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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.
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I would like to try them because I've tried peppermint and it really works. Also because I have aN allergy baby and any all - natural treatment I can find for her, I want to try.
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Rebecca says
I would love to try them all! I try to use as many natural remedies as possible and am always on the lookout for more.
Amanda K. says
I've always wanted to try essential oils but never before have I had the time to devote to it.
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Michelle says
I know that essential oils could really help our family continue making the best choices for our health, but knowing where to begin, which ones to buy, then affording them keeps me from getting started. Hoping this could change that!
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i would love to win because I am fairly new to oils (learning a ton) and want to be safe using them with my kids. Planet Therapy has a great reputation and I would love to try their oils especially the kid line.
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i just bought an oil diffuser but no oils yet because I don't know which ones to get!
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I have minimal experience with essential oils and would like to learn how to use them more. Thank you for this giveaway!
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Thanks for sharing with us. I would like to try more oils but can!t afford to buy them all!
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Sarah Wargo says
I have friends who use and sell oil, so I am always seeing these new and creative ways to incorporate them into everyday life and I am curious! I live pretty holistically and use 2-3 on a regular basis (lavender for sleep, eucalyptus for breathing) but I would like the opportunity to try more. I understand the benefits and I would like to experience them for myself.
Jennifer G says
Would love to try oils for those with allergies, migraines, and anxiety in my family.
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I'm really into learning about the oils. Really want to learn how to use them and use natural products. I want to get away from toxic store products. Would love to have these kits to start out.
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I am very impressed with the prices you offer. This company has been highly recommended from several of my friends! I look forward to trying your products! :)
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I want to try essential oils because my body responds better to natural and traditional medicines
Chanelle (C.M.) says
I love essential oils, but they're very hard to afford for me as a college student -especially high quality ones like Plant Therapy's. Winning would be incredible!
Kate s says
I have chronic migraine and I'm determined to do everything environmental/nutritional/etc. that I can to possibly keep my kids from developing this disease as well. So I'm excited to get into the world of EO!
amanda Morrison says
I would love to use these oils to heal my pain in my back and also make my house greener. Get rid of all chemicals!
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I would love to win the EO. I am trying to get healthy naturally. I have just been introduced to EO and would love to own them.
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I would LOVE to try EO for lots of reasons, better sleep, less stress, etc...not to mention being able to replace store bought chemical ladden producst with natural products.
Beth says
I would love to win this giveaway because I want to make my own natural products using new & different oils that I have never tried.
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Carin Najjar says
I would love to try these oils for skincare and to keep myself and my family healthy and happy!
Kendall says
Using essential oils is part of my religion but do to my financial means I can't often afford them. When I have I've used them to help with getting sleep and keeping my depression at bay.