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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
Many people swear by essential oils as home remedies and claim they help keep their kids out of the doctor's office. Though these claims are not backed by the FDA, it certainly sounds intriguing! So if you want to figure out how to incorporate them into your family's routine, here are some good ways to start.
Content courtesy of our sponsor Plant Therapy
Top 5 Oils
- Lavender
Lavender Population is known for being calming by reducing anxiety and acting as a stress reliever. It can also help with minor burns and reducing scarring and other skin issues including eczema and psoriasis.
- - Lemon
Lemon can be refreshing, energizing, and uplifting. It can also be added to your favorite household cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.
- - Peppermint
Peppermint is stimulating and can help enhance alertness and improve your energy. It can also relieve headaches, nausea, digestive problems, and congestion. Because of its menthol content, peppermint has a cooling effect which can also help reduce a fever and relieve pain.
- - Tea Tree
Tea Tree is often known for its ability to help combat acne and oily skin. You can also add a few drops to laundry to help keep things fresh.
- - Frankincense
Frankincense frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. It's great for wrinkles, scars, dry skin and damaged skin, and can help heal a wound or cut. It can also calm and relax your body and uplift your mood.
Top 5 KidSafe Synergies
Plant Therapy also has a line of KidSafe Synergies, which are basically different blends. Here are their top 5 for summer:
- Germ Destroyer
Move over hand sanitizer! A germ fighting oil is great to have on
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
- - Sneezy Stop
Do you or your child suffer from allergies? These synergies have been known to alleviate symptoms caused from seasonal allergies.
- - Ban The Bugs
Beware summertime buggers! Your family can play outdoors more this summer with an all natural insect repellent using these synergies.
- - Calming The Child
These relaxing synergies are great to use during the day or before bed when you or your child are feeling overwhelmed or extra wound up.
- - Nighty Night
These two oils are perfect to help you or your little one sleep more soundly during the night. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I know we've all gotten to a point where we will try anything!
hand to help your family fight any sickness you might come in contact with.
christina says
I would love a collection of oils from a website that I've only heard great things about!
Theresa R says
Their quality and prices.
alyson says
I have always wanted to try essential oils, just have no idea where to start.
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Michele Washington says
My son and husband have a lot of allergies and I am very sensitive to smells, however I seem to do well with essential oils. My husband also suffers from migraines. Because of the above, I'm really trying to get away from chemicals and trying to use more natural remedies.
Kellie says
My kids are the reason I recently started on my path to learn about essential oils so this would be a wonderful addition to my very small collection. :-)
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I hope that I win.
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Jennifer Gumina says
oils are so fascinating and I have wanted to really get into them for quite some time. This would be the perfect opportunity to start exploring oils and using them for so many things. We don't use medicine in our home unless absolutely necessary and believe in healing the problem not the symptom
DianaD says
Love using essential oils in daily life. Love supporting family businesses!
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Joni G says
I'd really like to try these.
Miranda says
I've been taking a couple classes from a woman who knows a lot about essential oils and she uses a lot of Plant Therapy's products. I've been dying to try them for myself!
Nicole Jakubowski says
I have just started using essential oils in my home and classroom. I have an oil diffuser that I consider one of the net purchases I have made this year. I would love to have all of these oils to try as I have only used lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint. The synergies sound amazing as well!
Nicole Jakubowski says
Oops! I meant best purchases, not net.
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Cindi Br says
I'd like to have some more natural alternatives in our cupboard for mild issues with our families allergies, stresses, and daily living. We already use peppermint for headaches, but I know we can do more!
Dorothy says
Have recently started using essential oils. Would love to have this set
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Dana says
Interested in trying the kids safe oils!
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lequitta says
Oils are a way to mix healthier chemical free products for family and pets. I would love to do more with them and learn more.
Ellen says
I have just started dabbling in using essential oils and it would be a wonderful gift to receive such a great starter set!
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Emily says
Interested in their oils for kids.
Brittani says
I am going greener and I know this would make my children a lot healthier than the medicine they receive now.
KD says
I have enjoyed using essential oils for about 6 months now. I love a natural approach to healing.
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KD says
I have enjoyed using essential oils for about 6 months now. I love a natural approach to healing.
Melissa Andrews says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils because I want to take a more holistic approach to my life.
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Lesly says
Plant Therapy has a great reputation of awesome customer service and a wonderful line of products. I would love to expand on the few oils I already have to use for wellness and cleaning. I would never be able to afford this beginner set and synergies on my own. Thank you for the opportunity!
cindy says
Would like to learn more about essential oils.
Misty C says
I love Plant Therapy! I would love to win because there are numerous oils in both of those sets that I don't have yet.
Trina says
I have minimally used essential oils with great results and would love to try more and learn more about their use--especially for kids!
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ESSENTIAL OILS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING THE HUMAN BODY AMD SOOTHING THE SOUL!