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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.
Cassandra says
I would like to try the Peppermint to aid my headaches, and the Tea Tree to get rid of my oily skin! I have never explored the essential oils and this giveaway would give me an opportunity to do just that.
Aisha says
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Aisha says
I look forward to getting to try the synergies with my family and continue my health explorations with essential oils.
Teresa K Johnson says
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Teresa K Johnson says
Learning about essential oils and want to explore more.
Marilyn says
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Marilyn says
I am trying to be healthier by taking better care of what I put on my skin and in my body.
Robin says
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Robin says
thank you. I've wanted to learn more about them for some time due allergies, adhd and other health related issues in my family.
Meg says
I am on the path to living as naturally as possible. We have cut out chemicals in our food, cleaning products and personal products. Would love to explore natural remedies through essential oils.
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kelly says
This is so amazing. My 5yo refuses to sleep through the night and may latest research has led me down the path of diffused oils and how they help us sleep. Would love the chance to find out so we can all get some sleep!
Debbie says
Thanks for the giveaway. I love my oils. I need to grow my collection and knowledge.
dawn says
I dint like giving over the counter medication to my children one has allergies and would like to try the oils for that
Erin H. says
I've tried some oils in the past with great results! I'd love to try more!
Kelli says
I'd love to win these because I keep hearing so many great things about essential oils!
Amanda says
This is a great giveaway! I've been desperate to try EO, but they're always a bit pricey for us. Thanks for doing this! :)
Kayla says
Very awesome giveaway! I've always wanted to experiment with essential oils but they can be so expensive! Thanks for the opportunity!
laura says
My 3 year old's asthma has been out of control all winter, and I want to move her off the inhaled steroids by trying essential oils.
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Kristina Summers says
i'd love to be able to try these. I've been curious about essential oils for a while, but haven't had the money to do a full investment. This would be a great opportunity to try them and figure them out!
Chrissie says
I would love to learn more about the oils and begin using them with my family! Thank you!
Renee C. says
Would love to try for my kiddos allergies and summer bug bites!
Donna says
I would love to win these oils to help in living a healthy lifestyle
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Lisa C says
Would love this!
Janell says
Just discovered essential oils. I want to learn all I can!
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Sarah Hudson says
I would love a chance to try these oils because I have four kids, 2 with special needs, and I try so hard to keep everything as natural as I can and would love to extend that to our medicine cabinet.
Echo Taverner says
I would love to try these as natural remedies for my children & for household uses as well.
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amr3636 says
We are working towards a more natural household and this would be perfect!
Jennifer says
I would like to use essential oils to rid my house of chemicals.
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Kara D says
I would love to win because I've wanted to try essential oils for common maladies!
Brook Hayes says
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Brook Hayes says
I am trying to rid my home of toxins because of my sons health issues and think oils are the way to go.
Jennifer says
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Maybe it will let me post if I say something else. Haha It keeps telling me it's deleted my comment. :/
Aurora says
Always interested in natural products to use for the family!