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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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Cristin Galperin says
I would like to try them for helping lose weight and feeling better naturally. I hear the citrus oils will jump start your system.
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Dawn Gentry says
I would love to win, a friend swears by them but I'm on a full time student budget!
Dawn says
Would like an alternative to traditional medications.
Heather says
I have been wanting to try essential oils because I have heard so many good things about them. I hope that I can try these!
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Sharon says
We recently started using essential oils to diffuse and they work wonders for my sons sniffles. I would love to try other remedies.
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chanel says
I would love to try out essential oils. With 5 kids, I can imagine they'd be super helpful.
Morgan says
I've been wanting to try essential oils for a couple of years now but still haven't been able to just start! This will be the perfect push to get going.
Dina says
I am suffering with problems sleeping and hot flashes and don't want to go on hormones! I'd like to try essential oils but don't know where to start.
BREANN BROWN says
I always like to try the brands that aren't mainstream. I have one Plant Therapy oil and have wanted to try more.
Shelly says
I've been hearing to try oils for my migraines, and now that I'm pregnant, I can't take medications so I'm looking for safer alternatives.
Janel says
I've really been wanting to get into essential oils but haven't known where to start. Would love to win this!
Debbie says
I would love to try because my eight year old daughter has juvenile arthritis, and even though I am a little skeptical, I have heard that they provide relief for others.
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amy says
I would love to try essential oils because this past year my life has been turned upside down. I've been trying to get my feet back on the ground and it would be so nice to feel lucky again. Also, I love sharing anything holistic that works, converting nonbelievers to the magical world of natural remedies!!
Paislie Marchant says
I have a 4 month old and we are trying to take more natural approaches to healing in or household. This would be a great start! Thanks for the chance to win :)
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Kristina says
I would like to try essential oils to combat seasonal allergies and stop taking medication!
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Linda in FL. says
I've started making my own homemade toiletries, and adding aromatherapy sounds like an added bonus to things like skin lotions and such! Thanks!
Alicia says
I have dabbled in oils a little bit and have seen how well they work for my family! I would love to win this set :)
April says
i have heard so much about oils and would love to try them! Especially for sleep and anxiety!
Sophia says
I'd love to try them and see if they help my family.
Donna D says
Newsletter =) I have wanted to start using the essential oils since we have changed our whole "lifestyle" eating and being healthier in every aspect...Since my sister was diagnosed with cancer we are doing all things natural. Would love to win this set!! Thanks for the opportunity =)
Aimee says
I have heard some amazing things about essential oils over the years, and I have really wanted to give them try. I just have never had the finances to put down so much money at one time. Really hoping this would give me that chance!!
Niki F says
I have been reading up on essential oils for a month or so and am not sure where to start. This would be a great start!
Jamie says
Years of insomnia, and restless leg syndrome have gotten me intrigued with the oils. I would love the opportunity to try them.
kylie says
I would love to try their oils, I've heard great things about the quality!
Sarah says
I've done lots of research and had several friends explain the benefits of essential oils, but sadly have not had the funds for a start up.
Pam says
I would love to try the oils to see how my family and I could benefit from using natural health solutions, instead of having to bring chemicals into our home. I am trying to make the conversion to all natural products in our home to protect my baby and toddler from unnecessary toxins. Thanks for your consideration!
Shauna says
I want to try these because my 29 year old husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lynphoma in February and just finished chemotherapy. He is in remission but is feeling some side effects still. We just radically changed our diet according to the 100 days of real good cookbook and now I would like to add in essential oils to keep him in remission.
Mary Bass says
I have tried a couple other brands and love oils! I'd love to try Plant Therapy as well!
Maribeth says
I would love to win the essential oils, My husband is a TERRIBLE sleep walk. His doctor just recommended lavendar, for him as well as meditation. This would be a great kit to get us started. I also have a 4 year old and a little one on the way. So some thieves oil, to keep away the germs and some peppermint to keep my tummy happy would be awesome!!
Sandra says
I want to try then because I too have sleep issues and melatonin doesn't work for me.