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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.
Dora Payne says
Any natural applications interest me. Like lavender ' s soothing properties no drugs needed.
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Erin lewis says
I use lavender every morning on the tables in my sleep exist Ed classroom but that is the only one I know anything about.
Neva Hurlbut says
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Neva Hurlbut says
I"m learning about EOs and their benefits. Trying to rid our lives of toxins and chemicals.
Oana says
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cyndi says
I'm very curious about essential oils because I've heard lots of interesting things about them
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Kalyn says
id love to try some to help my headaches and depression.
Teresa b says
Would love to win this. My son is working through a diagnoses of anxiety and depression and I have been told essential oils will help.
Caryn hamrin says
I've been dabbling with EO's recently but would love to have a complete set and instructions!
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Kat says
I have friends who rave about essential oils but haven't really tried them. Now would be a good time to try.
Jessica says
I have been reading about essential oils and own a few but have been collecting them slowly. These sets would be perfect in allowing me to progress faster in my learning!!
Jessica says
I have been reading about essential oils and own a few but have been collecting them slowly. These sets would be perfect in allowing me to progress faster in my learning!
Emily G says
oh and....newsletter :)
Nicole Bruce says
I am new to the essential oils world and would love to try out new EOs.
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Emily says
Oh my goodness these look amazing! I work with herbs and natural remedies a lot, but I'm just getting into essential oils and learning to use them for more than just smelling nice! I just gave birth to my second child & would absolutely LOVE the kid-friendly synergy blends!!
Amy Ross says
I would LOVE to win this! I have never tried these oils but always wanted to. I would especially love tje oils for kids! I have 3.
Martha says
I recently found the great benefits of the differnt essential oils. I love adding them to my infuser for a great aroma plus health benefits on the different oils.
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Nikki says
new to the whole scene and would love to try some essential oils.
Jenny D says
I've been fascinated with essential oils and their applications for a more natural lifestyle. I would love to have a set to kickstart my journey into better health!
Stephanie says
I think plant therapy is a fantastic company, they stand behind their products and strive for the best. They are knowledgeable and care about safety and proper usage of eos. They aren't multi level sales.... They are a great business and the few oils I do have are from them! Btw I love the kid safe line and notation on the bottles, it's sooo helpful and accurate!
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Mackenzie Srey says
I have been doing a lot of research about essential oil and have been highly impressed with plant thearpies line of oils and trying to purchase them. Unfortunately times are hard so spending so much money on oil has been difficult but i was able to purchase a relax synergy blend from PT to yse in my homemade mother days gifts. This would be such a blessing!
Christina Burkhardt says
I am fairly new to the world of clean eating...I have only cut out processed foods for 5 months now...along my journey to better health and wellness I keep seeing essential oils pop up as a great thing...this would be a wonderful blessing for my family and myself...thank you!
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Tara Mason says
I want to see if this would help with these crazy Kentucky allergies!
Joann Mulder says
just getting started with essential oils trying to help my children - 16 yr old with anxiety and 5 yr old with adhd. Would love to be able to win this awesome gift of oils to make use the per lenses or make new blends to naturally help my family!
Amanda says
We have always wanted to try eo's! We are a very natural family of 6 and believe this to be the next step in our wellness journey.
cheryl heuvelman says
I'm 66 years old and recently started my journey to good health and mental well being. I am cutting out as much processed food as possible and buying organic.
Seems as though the universe is helping and now I've come across essential oils!
I sure hope my knowledge continues to flow with the help of many. An opportunity like this to get free oils is amazing. I hope I win !!!!!
melissa h. says
I'm really trying to focus more on natural things and would love to use these instead of chemicals to clean and medicines for pain, etc. I'd love this!!
Heather says
I am looking for natural ways to treat common ailments and clean my home! Plus, they smell amazing!
Valerie says
Would love to try your eo's, I've heard that they are among the best!
Gail says
Always wanted to try this, to see if it would aid health problems in the family.
Also wanted to diffuse fragrance into the air, that is safe, and has extra benefits other than smell, without the negatives of chemicals.
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