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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 like to try them for my children's allergy symptoms and as a way for trying reduce use of other medicines.
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I would love to eliminate synthetics from my house and essential oils are a great tool for that.
Colleen says
I have studied and implemented herbal/plant therapy for many years, often with great results, but I have not used essential oils yet, My daughters and friends have been telling me about their benefits, and I have been wanting to try them myself for various health issues and overall well-being,
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Shanna says
I would like to eliminate chemicals in our house & use natural essential oils.
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I am interested in learning about essential oils!
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Joy says
I would love to try the kid safe oils!!! I am new to oils and have heard wonderful things about Plant Therapy oils!!
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mandy says
I would love to try to ban the bugs...my poor son is magnet for bugs!
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This is something I have been wanting to learn more about. Thank you for the info and please sign me up for the newsletter.
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would love to get off my meds and also keep my grandson safe from bugs, sneezes, etc.
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I would love to get off any type of dr prescribed medication!!
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Ginger says
I've already tried and loved some of Plant Therapy's oils, but I would love to try their synergies!
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Sarah says
I love a few drops of lemon in my water and lavender on my feet before bed!
Neva says
I have recently started using essential oils with my family and have the positive effect it can have. I would love to try the synergies with my 8 year old son.
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lasabrae says
I am learning about essential oils and have used a few with great Success. It would be awesome to have one of these kits.
Amy says
I am enjoying learning about essential oils. These kits would be a great addition to our collection
Lee says
I'd like to try plant therapies essential oilsbecause it sounds like they have some great products to use this summer with the kids. I always like trying new natural alternatives.
Sara says
I would love to give essential oils a try. I have heard great things about them and would like to try them for my son who has ADHD.
Tieneke says
I have a few oils, but would love a few more to try! With summertime coming up I am looking for an insect repellent concoction and something safe and natural to keep bugs and snails out of my gardens.
Jessica Garcia says
I would like to try essential oils because I think they would be a safe alternative to trying to heal my family's bodies.
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Mara says
One of the aromatherapy groups that I joined has mentioned Plant Therapy over and over and over again, all of it good. The group's praises have piqued my interest. It would be such a delight to win! Thanks for the opportunity!
Bonnie C says
Been wanting to try oils for a while! Two kiddos at home and trying to kee artificial agents away as much as possible! It's tough!
alianora says
I'd love to try these! So far, I've mainly been getting eos at the local metaphysical store.
JAMIE says
I would love to try Essential Oils. I'm pregnant and think it would be nice to try. NEWSLETTER
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Amy Hebert says
Have Spent lots of time researching essentials oils. Have several that I want to try. This kit would be great!
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Naya M says
I love using essential oils for added benefits to my DIY skincare, hair care, and household products. It's always better than using commercial products.
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Ashley says
I have a sick little ones and I would like to try something natural!