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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.
Beth says
I'd love to learn more about essential oils as I think they have amazing healing benefits.
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Linda says
I've been trying to learn more about essential oils and how they work. Our sources are limited where I live, so having a starter kit would be wonderful!
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As the mama of a toddler, everything seems new for me! I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils to continue to look for an alternative way to handle all the things that comes up with little ones and young families! This would be a great introduction into the world of essential oils that I have been trying to learn about for some time now!
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Beth L. says
I would love to win this set because I am a huge fan of the Plant Therapy oils that I've tried so far. I just had my first baby and I'm eager to learn how to use essential oils more in the future, particularly for my son when he's a bit older. I've used a handful of their oils so far, but would love to expand my collection!
Julie says
Would love to try remedies for allergies and colds!
Elizabeth says
I would love to try all of the kid safe ways to use essential oils. To help naturally repel bugs this summer and to help calm my kids at bedtime : )
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Angela Mazzella says
I've been trying some common essential oils. I would like to try more.
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D'Arcy says
I have just started learning about essential oils and I would love to try Plant Therapy's oils. They sounds like a natural and healthy way to treat my family. Thank you for this contest!
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I would love to have the essential oils. I'm a big advocate of natural remedies as they are much safer than manufactured products, especially when it comes to kids.
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Carla says
I would love to try essential oils as a natural and safe way to combat germs, calm my children, and keep bugs away safely!
beth says
I have always wanted to try oils.
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Everly Danison says
I want to try essential oils because I want to try more natural remedies with my family.
Becky Leonard says
I agree with some of the other comments, would love to try it to see if it works!
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Jessie says
I would LOVE a chance to win! As a mother of a 2 year old I work hard to make my own natural products to use at home and on the go. So far I have been buying local Lavender and use it everyday. These sets look amazing and are kid safe! I hope to win!!!
Marie Eatman says
I started out with an MLM oil company and after doing a lot of research have found other companies that offer a similar if not better product. And more reasonably priced. Such as PT. I would love to try your oils! We have been making products for a little bit more than 6 months and have come a long way! I have found a lot of great info about PT and particularly your customer service. Free shipping is a big plus! I actually was on your site yesterday but somehow missed this giveaway :)!
Thank you,
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Marsha Schmitz says
I'd like to try oils to see if they really work.
Kirsten says
I would love to try out the remedies to cure my kids and avoid medicating them!
Lindsey says
I have three essential oils at my home and would love to buy more bu they are so expensive. I am really interested in learning more about them and their many uses!
Would LOVE to win and would diffuse in my diffuser daily!
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Shea Peterson says
I would love to try these oils. I am intrigued by the idea of using natural means to solve problems and bring delight to my family. Thanks!
Jen B says
I would love to win this. We have been using various kinds of oils for a bit now. We are running very low.
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Kellie says
I have a 10 month old who struggles to nap well and is still quite colicky, and I've heard that essential oils might help us!
Bonita says
I've been hearing a lot about essential oils lately and today I had my first experience with a stress-relieving oil that a friend rubbed on my neck. I liked it and I'm interested in learning more about natural healthy alternatives to common ailments.
Brenda Hastings says
I would like to try these essential oils because I am trying to get pregnant and would like to overhaul my medicine cabinet with things that are safe and natural alternatives.
Amy K says
I would love to try more of the essential oils (I only have limited experience) for non-topical uses.
Alanna Kramer says
I dabble with a few essential oils now and love it. I am very interested in learning more about essential oils, so I would love to try Plant Therapy's top 32 set to see what else essential oils can do for me and my family. :)
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