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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.
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I would love to try these! I've been considering purchasing them for some time.
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We have really bad allergies and I would love to see if the essential oils would help with them.
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I would love to win on e of these sets so that when all three of my children start school in the fall I will be ready to fight germs on all levels. Thanks.
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Tawni says
Love using essential oils, but have never tried Plant Therapy. Would love the opportunity to see how they compare!
Megan Rozar says
i love using essential oils to keep my allergies at bay and also for wound care!
Sarah Zingler says
I have read a lot about oils and their amazing benefits and have been wanting to try them. I would love to win this!
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Diane says
I've heard great things about using essential oils and would love to try it, but hesitant because they can be expensive!
Mary Kay Cornish says
I would like to use these oils for my 13 year old daughter. She suffers from eczema, constipation, anxiety, and depression. I've heard that he sensual oils work incredibly well and I would like to try them with her.
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Melinda says
i love to take care of my family naturally
Shannon says
I would like to try plant therapy oils because I've heard good things about Plant Therapy.
Lisa McGinnis says
Plant Therapy sounds like a fantastic resource for EO's! I'd love to try them!
Jill says
I'm loving making my own skin care products and household cleaners. I'd love I give these a try!
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Ashley white says
Since I was pregnant, I was worried about having dangerous chemicals in the house. I switched to homemade cleaners using essential oils. I never knew they had other health benifits until recently and have been wanting to learn more. This would be a great opportunity to learn more about essential oils in general and why plant therapy is better than other essential oils.
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Sherrie says
I'd love to try these because- I don't believe in our medical system anymore.
Robert says
my wife and I have been trying alternative to traditional OTC medications and working to incorporate more natural and organic products and food into our lifestyle. One of these kits would be the perfect addition to our efforts!
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Amy Webb says
i would love to try more oils. I've tried a few and had good luck them helping headaches.
Crystal says
I have heard a lot about essential oils and would love to try them as natural remedies to common ailments as opposed to chemical medicines.
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Stephanie says
Many of my patients ask me about them and I'd love to experiment with them and learn more!
Christie says
I am just starting into essential oils and would love the chance to try your product!
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Nicole says
I want to get into essential oils but am overwhelmed about where to start!
Sara R. says
I already use Plant Therapy oils already, but am super excited to try some more of their kid safe synergies!
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Traci says
I've been wanting to try essential oils and this would be a perfect way!
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Dawn says
Newsletter. Would love to try these oils and move toward more natural healing. My son has kidney disease and is taking an immunosuppressive drug. Keeping his immune system functioning and consequently healthy via oils is essential. He also has terrible eczema that needs natural remedies.
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I'd love to get started with one of these sets!