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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.
Karen P says
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Karen P says
I'm interested in learning more about how essential oils can support my family's health.
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Corinne T says
I'm interested in beginning to use essential oils for my families health and day to day use, but have felt overwhelmed at where to even begin. This would be great.
Jennifer (Thumper) says
I want to learn which oils work for different things to improve my health abd am well being
Tamara says
I am always interested in New brands to try
Heather says
I've wanted to try essential oils, but have been overwhelmed by all of the different oils, as well as different brands.
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Michelle says
I would LOVE to have these to use with my family. We are in Mexico at present and essential oils would really help with various ailments.
Love your blog too!
Jackie says
Looking at making homemade soaps/cleaning supplies. Heard plant therapy was the best.
Diane says
I would love to try for relaxation purposes.
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Mandy says
I would like to try using oils to help with my allergies.
Erin says
I really want to try their oils because if 100 Days trusts them I know their quality is good!
Sarah says
I'd love to try the essential oils. I have heard GREAT things. I am especially interested in this giveaway because it includes essential oils that are safe for kids!! One of the biggest reasons I've waited to try is because I've not been sure what is safe to use with kids and what is not. Would love a chance to these oils out!!
Michelle says
We have suddenly had an explosion of allergy and asthma symptoms in our home and I am looking for a natural treatment to replace all of the inhalers, nasal sprays and pills the doctors are giving us. Several friends have told us of their success using essential oils and I am eager to try it for my kids and I.
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KimJ says
Hi - I have been using doTERRA essential oils since September and would like to compare. Frankincense is my favorite but it is the most expensive (right below Melissa oil). Would love to try another brand to see.
Candace says
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Candace says
Would love to see if they would benefit the asthma/ allergy sufferers in my household.
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Courtney says
I would love to start using oils and this would be a great way to get started and learn more.
Koleta says
I'd love to try essential oils! I've heard so much about how great they are, but haven't wanted to invest I. An expensive set without trying it out first.
Maria Baker says
Plant Therapy's oils are of excellent quality. I have been using them for a while and I am very happy with them. I also like their low prices and free shipping. The aromatherapists give you safe and professional advice. Safety is their biggest concern. Their customer service is the best. Their integrity and transparency is also the best.
Evi says
I would love to learn how to use essential oils!!
brenda butigan says
I am new to essential oils and just purchased the advanced aromatherapy from Plant therapy, to be able to receive this set would be so exciting! I have heard so many good things, Can't wait to get started. I hope I win!
Heather says
I would love to try plant therapy oils! I am just getting into using essential oils and really want to try the kids synergies to help have happy healthy kids.
Gareth Whitehurst says
My wife keeps telling me about how these can repel Mosquitos. I want to try it.
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Amy Whitehurst says
We homeschool I've been wanting to try oils for the ADHD symptoms that both my kids and I battle with. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Jennifer P says
I love working with essential oils, unfortunately the price often makes them a luxury I cannot afford.
Amber says
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Rebekah says
For a long time now I've wanted to start using us into oils. I would be excited to get this kit and learn more about them. I want to start taking a more natural approach to life and this would be a great start.
Morgan Young says
(already get the newsletter). I love PT. I have tons of EOs from them already but this would round out my collection. I am slowly turning my family and friends on to EOs so I need to replenish my stock!!
Cristina says
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Cindy says
I love you using oils to keep the summer bugs away.
Cristina says
I would love to win to finally have all the oils needed to really stock up my bathroom cabinet! I've been experimenting slowly with oils, but some are so pricey I haven't been able to make some items, like bug spray.
Laurie G. says
AND newsletter! :-)