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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.
Kate says
Very curious about oils but have been intimidated to try them out, no idea where to start...this would be perfect! Such a great giveaway, thanks for opportunity!
Gabby says
I would love the essential oil kit (not the kid kit, I dont have kids) because I'm trying to make my own homemade, natural, custom perfumes out of essential oils to use and gift :)
Melynda says
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Melynda says
I would love to try EO's, but they have always been so expensive. This would be amazing to win!!
Crystal says
I have a couple of Plant Therapy's oils. They are wonderful. I am slowly adding to my collection as I can afford them. This would help me achieve that goal a lot faster as well as trying oils that are further down my list quicker.
Melissa Greederd says
Awesome Giveaway! We've got a lot of food and environmental allergies in our family. Almost all of our food is made by scratch. I've heard such good things about essential oils. I've only just started researching them, but I'm looking forward to new health alternatives for my family.
Beth says
just getting started with essential oils. would love to learn more
Gretchen says
I've heard about the many benefits of incorporating essential oils into a healthy lifestyle, but I never knew where to start. This offer would be perfect, plus it would be a great addition to my health coaching practice.
Carrine York says
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Carrine York says
I would absolutely love the chance to try Plant Therapy's essential oils! I've been wanting to start them in my home and my classroom but I currently don't have the money to spend. Thanks for considering me:-)
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Mikaela says
Trying to get away from the chemicals. Would like to start trying essential oils.
Melissa Mclamb says
I have been very interested in trying essential oils. I've been reading a lot about them. My biggest hold up has been which company to order from. Plant therapy sounds like a great company!
Kate says
As as mom always trying to find a safer more natural way to take care of my kids and my family I would love to win this!!
leah p. says
I would like to branch out a try new oils!
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Erin Ellis says
I would love to win because I have been researching essential oils, and I know they can benefit my family. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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Mariana says
I use some essential oils in my homemade deodorant and toothpaste, and they work great! I would love to incorporate new oils and learn what other amazing uses they have!!
Denise says
Would like to use more oils to replace cleaning products and to enhance certain health areas.
Jenn says
I want to start using essential oils in homeopathic recipes!
Jessy says
Signed up for newsletter as well. :)
Jessy says
I would love to get started with essential oils. I have just a couple of them... would love the starter kit! :)
Jessy says
Forgot to say why! I would love to get into EO's because of all the benefits I have heard about and it's a natural, homeopathic way to treat (and prevent) illnesses and aches and pains. Thanks!
Joyce H says
Love the idea of essential oils and using botanical remedies.
Vanessa Gilmore says
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I have recently moved to a more natural and organic lifestyle due to health concerns. I see essentials oils as part of this new lifestyle, but don't know where to begin. I've purchased a couple but honestly don't know what to do with them.
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Kimberly says
looks amazing, I swear by the few essential oils I use but would love to learn more
Cari says
To stop using chemicals and live a natural life.
Vee says
LOVE EO's... have been wanting to try out Plant Therapy since they get such rave reviews.
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jessica Schwaniger says
I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE NEW PLANT THERAPY, FOR ME AND MY FAMILY, WE HAVE HAD ALOT OF STRUGGLES IN OUR HOUSEHOLD WITH CRANKY CHILDREN AND ALLERGIES AND ALL SORT IF THINGS. I have actually bought so frankensence to help with my child who has ADHD and it has improved her grades tremendously, they are just so expensive and the ones I have found are pre diluted and I would rather have the real thing with no extra additives!
Melissa Pistorius says
I love essential oils, but don't have much of a budget to get into them. I would love some to better life for my family!
Shawna says
I'm interested in trying these as we're looking into using less chemicals and medications and living a more natural life.
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Tiffany says
Newsletter...plus one more comment on why I want to try their products....when signing up for the newsletter I discovered that they are an Idaho company. As an Idaho resident I love learning about/supporting Idaho companies.
Kelly says
Relaxation !
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Amy says
I'm interested but it seems so overwhelming - I have no idea where to begin with oils!
Renee says
My sister in law swears by these. I have one sample & have loved it! I'd love to try more!!!