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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.
Jennifer Barnes says
I've tried a couple but would love to try them on a more consistent basis.
Crystal says
I would love to see what benefit essential oils could bring to my family!
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Lisa Kobb says
I have just begun to use a few essential oils this year and have seen results! I would love to start making more use of them in our day to day living as a natural alternative to medicine and other chemicals.
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I have 5 kids at home and have gradually been moving the kids to a healthier lifestyle which includes the use of essential oils and all the great benefits :)
Tracy says
I've been wanting to try essential oils but I just don't know where to start. A kit with a guide would be amazing!
Stephanie says
I've been wanting to try oils as a natural alternative. Thanks!
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Christina Montgomery says
I love oils! They are such a great way to help my family! I would love to win this!
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I am slowly getting into, and understanding the benefits of, essential oils in many aspects of daily life. What a wonderful gift the set and guide would be....
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Vicki Messina says
I have been dabbling in essential oils, but could use a nice well rounded kit to get me moving in the right direction! I would be so grateful!
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I am slowly making The switch to a more natural and organic lifestyle for my family and I. This would really help us out a lot! Thank you for the opportunity
LeAnne Prachasaisoradej says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils because I'm a beginner in essential oils. I like the thought of using more natural ways to cure illnesses rather then using medicine that our bodies can reject or build tolerances too.
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New to essential oils and would love the opportunity to use them and learn more about them!
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Would love to try more natural cures that are kind on my body and the environment! I am in graduate school for marine biology and price is a big factor on my college budget, winning some of these oils would be a blessing!
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I think they are a company with their heads on straight and a breath of fresh air to the aromatherapy community.
Sarah C says
I would love these! Just getting started and I am working on growing my collection and learning all of the uses.
Krisky Zagami says
I would love to try all those essential oils. I had a daughter that spent 10 days in Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Ten days later, no diagnosis, no answers, and $80,000 in medical bills. Yeah, slap me some oils!! Haha! The more natural I can keep our lives, the better!
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I would love to use more natural ways to keep my family healthy!
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Meg says
I would like to win because I have tried a few essential oils but would like to incorporate their use more fully into my family's life.
JessM says
I've been wanting to try essential oils, but have not gotten started yet. This would be an amazing start. Thanks for the chance to win :)
Courtney Daniels says
I would love these essential oils to keep my family healthy in a safe way!
Kristy Tolley says
I'm really trying to move away from cleaning products & body products that contain chemicals. I've recently started incorporating essential oils in my cleaning & skin care.
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Haley Hardison says
Would love to try these for different ailments rather than putting chemicals in my body! Would be nice to win since they are so expensive.
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I would love a natural way to repel bugs and keep my kids healthy
Subbu Ganapathy says
Would love to explore essential oils..in pain management, wellness....no harm as its chemical free !
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I'd like to use them to clean my house and make it smell good! Also to treat my headaches.