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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.
Kathryn Burlingame says
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I would love to begin using essential oils in my everyday life. Recovering from cancer I have been trying to improve my environment. Air, water, food, chemicals, cleaning, etc. essential oils has interested me for a while but I just haven't taken the leap to begin! Would love to win the set! Blessings to all!
Kristin Peters says
I have tried some of Plant Therapy's essential oils, but I would LOVE to be able to try some of the synergies--especially the kid safe ones, since we have a baby on the way.
Jo says
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Jo says
This is the PERFECT giveaway for me! I actually just placed my first order with Plant Therapy this past week in hopes of FINALLY getting into essential oils. I was thinking I really wish I could purchase it all... But at this time it's not a option. Essential oils are becoming more popular because I think as healthcare increases, sickness increases we are starting to notice something's off. For me personally Im tired of these products packed with cancer causing ingredients, doc appts where every ailment is treated with prescriptions ...Im ready to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle. We've already made the switch to more natural /local foods ...now it's essential oil time! Thank you 100 days of real food & Plant therapy for this opportunity. Good luck to everyone!!! :-)
Ashley Haugh says
I'd love to be able to try different oils... They're so expensive, as a sisingle mom, I just can't swing it!
Britt says
I have 4 kids and would like to try natural products for their health.
Connie says
I would love to win the oils so I can treat my family's daily ailments naturally!
Carol White says
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Deanna Tonn says
Love the PT oils I have tried so far and with 8 kids I would be thrilled with the kids line !!! We have Better Than Kisses and as you can imagine..use it daily ;). I also subscribed to the newsletter !!! Blessings to anyone who receives this amazing giveaway!!!!
Karol Quinn says
Already subscribed to the PT newsletter! :)
Lorena says
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Carlynn says
I'd love to have access to a more natural way to promote my family's health.
Karol Quinn says
I love Plant Therapy essential oils! But I can't afford everything on my wish list. This would be an amazing win! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lorena says
I think I've heard that Robert Tisserand formulated Plant Therapy's synergies, and I have a lot of respect for his research. I have one PT synergy, and LOVE it!! I would really love a chance to try their other ones - either the ones that are safe for my children, or the regular set. :)
Carol White says
I have only tried lavender for relaxing. I would be very happy to begin using essential oils for more maladies.
Nora says
I am continuously adding natural ways to support my healing journey. I have been drawn to EO's for years and am now serious about seeing how they can support my health and overall well-being. The few that I have incorporated into my daily life have been amazing and I want to learn more about all, not just a few! Also in the process, educating my family of EO benefits and emptying out my home as well as theirs of the chemicals and over-the-counter meds that contribute to our overall degeneration of good health.
Melissa says
I have had information from many essential oil options out there and I would love the opportunity to try some for free! Would love a natural bug repellent as our backyard seems to attract Mosquitos! Thanks!
Sarah Robinson says
Very interested in essential oils.
Gloria Martin says
I am starting to make homemade household and personal care products with my 8 yr old daughter. I am hoping to find her music lessons.
Jessica says
I love the quality and prices of PT! I am new to EO and would love to win this to try all the oils
Jen says
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Jen says
I LOVE that Plant Therapy created their KidSafe line with Robert Tisserand who literally wrote the book on Essential Oil Safety!
Judy Gordon says
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Judy Gordon says
I dabble in essential oils, but would love more of an assortment and to widen my knowledge of the oils. Fingers crossed!!
Kami Furr says
I've been interested in trying essential oils, but I've always been too afraid and they are expensive. I have a tiny bottle of lavendar, and I love it, but it is only oil I've tried.
Nora says
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Yasmina Gauthier says
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laura jackson says
I love any and all kinds of oils use them for most of home and body life, the make life so easier and full filling. Thanks.
Jessica says
I subscribe to PT's newsletter
Jennifer says
The KidSafe set is my dream set of oils!! I get the newsletter, like them on Facebook, and am a member of both of their oils groups :) oh, and I think you're super awesome for partnering with them (as if you weren't already!!) :) happy Friday!
Cindy says
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Shayla moore says
I have always been into trying new things so I would love to give these oils a try a review them for my YouTube page. Also a great to have for my family.
Yasmina Gauthier says
Working toward my Clinical & Aesthetic Aromatherapist Certifications and am an essential oil lover ♡
Christy says
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Christy says
I have tried some PT oils and would love the opportunity to try more.
Molomatic says
I would love to try the oils with my child. I think it would help with getting to sleep and asthma. Thank you for the great giveaway!
Denise Koss says
Newsletter. I love essential oils. I am new to them, so I don't know what they are all used for, but I do use a lot with my kids for sickness and allergies and I use them in cleaning.
Kim says
Would love to try the oils for a more natural approach to health and well-being for my family!
jenn says
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Marge Belli says
I recently started getting interested in oils & your website has been invaluable, it would be even better if I won the awesome starter set!!