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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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Amy Marko says
I have heard many amazing things about these oils! I would love to try them out.
Jennifer Lee says
What a great giveaway! I've been wanting to try essential oils for a long time but am so overwhelmed by all the options and what to buy and how to use them. A friend of mine uses them to relieve everything from migraines to heartburn and swears by them. Would love to win this set!
Tara says
I'd like to try essential oils because they are so intriguing, but so expensive!
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Karen says
I would love to try different oils during my pregnancy and help my hubby sleep better. Maybe this would help our allergies too?
Adrienne says
These oils sound fantastic, I'm really interested in the syngery blends!
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Safca says
I want to make some bug spray!
Emma DeSart says
Everyone talks about them and dying to try them.
Heather says
I would LOVE to win!! I have been wanting to try oils for a long time, but never have any extra money to spend on myself :/
Tracey says
I have several friends who swear by essential oils. I would love to give them a try! I have some of those nights where I can't seem to turn off my mind and would love a drug free, more natural way to deal with it.
Nicole O. says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for a while now but it a little cost prohibitive. This would be amazing!
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Tessa says
I would love to learn about these since my son has asthma and I would love some natural alternatives.
Helen says
My friends are raving about essential oils, and I would love to try them!
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Jenni says
I have wanted to try oils for a long time because I have heard so much about their healing powers but had no funds for them.
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Erin @ My Monkeys & Me says
I would be super excited to try out these Essential Oils. I have wanted to experiment with Essential Oils mainly for the safety of my family. Side effects scare me. I want to have a happy & healthy family and I feel essentials oils might ensure such bliss!
Maribel says
Newsletter! I lived in Twin Falls, ID where Plant Therapy is located, as a tween. Small world! :)
Maribel says
I have used dine EOs in the past to treat headaches. I have been doing some reading on other EOs and have friends who use then a lot. Very interested in natural remedies.
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April Catlin says
I have been interested in EO for awhile but have not had the funds to try any out! I would love to get a set of either to try out!
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Lynne Dawson says
I am new to essential oils and have just recently bought some of the Plant Therapy oils. There are so many I'd like to have, that winning one of these sets would be really helpful in getting me on my way to a healthier lifestyle.
Marci says
I would love to learn more about Plant Therapy's Essential Oils. They are a newer company to me and I keep hearing great things about them!
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Julie says
I would love to try these oils. I have been hearing about them and seeing recipes for colds and other health issues but haven't actually bought and/or tried any yet. I do have a lavender balm made with pure lavender essential oil by another company that I use on my families cuts and bruises in place of neosporin and I think it works even better, so I think I'm a believer of essential oils.
Cindy B says
Sounds very interesting. Looking to learn more!
Emiko says
The kid's oils sound great!
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Hanna says
I have heard so many amazing things about essential oils, most specifically their ability to fight germs and allergies in adults and children alike in a non toxic way! As a teacher who often comes into contact with lots of germs, I know I am often forced to take many over the counter medications that simply cover up my problems so that I can continue my work. I would love to learn to use essential oils to fight germs before they cause sickness for myself and my kids!
erin says
Would love to try the essential oil kit!!! Price has always been a barrier so this starter guide would be awesome.
TAnia says
Would love to try the essential oils. I have been wanting to get some essential oils b/c of all the benefits.
Adrienne says
Am new to essential oils and would love to try some especially for my kids!
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Danielle Budka says
I'm so excited to try these all! I recently bought tea tree oil due to a friend and I LOVE it but its SOO expensive! I would love to win! Good luck all and thank you for the chance!!!