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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.
Dawn H says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's oils because I am trying to transition my family to more natural healing and cleaning products.
Kerry says
i am starting my oily journey and would love to learn more. I have 4 kids and wanted to try the set for kids but it sold out so fast! Please consider me.
Alicia Chafin says
I would love to try the frankincense for relaxation!
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Laura Schulte says
Essential oils have recently caught my attention. So many different uses for them and they have stood the test of time. I have purchased a couple but would love to have such a beautiful collection.
Mary M. says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils because I rcently had a baby and I want to raise her in a natural and holistic manner. I want to care for her with the purest products I can, to help ensure a long and healthy life for her.
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Jessica says
I already use many, but would like to try some new oils in these giveaway sets from plant therapy!
Brandy Gonzales says
Would love this as we just moved two months ago and everyone's allergies are in a tizzy because of all the new to us flora!
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Kelly S. says
Both of my children have ADHD and anxiety which results in sleep problems as well. I'd like to find more natural ways to help them with these issues other than medicine. Winning this would get us off to a great start!
Leslie says
I love Plant Therapy's EOs and would like to try some of the oils I don't yet own! I am already a subscriber of their newsletter.
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Susie says
I have just gotten a couple of Plant Therapy's oils and so far have enjoyed them. I would love to try more and love how they are made safe for kids!
Sandy Wolff says
We have been going through some really tough stuff at our house with both us & the kids. I would love to try a more organic solution to our issues.
Brandy says
I've used lots of eo brands, but never plant therapy. I would love to see how they compare in effectiveness.
Sara says
I'd love to try more natural remedies!
Amy Whittinghill says
I have been reading about this and Plant Therapy was by name recommended to me by my friend! I have switched our cleaning supplies to Norwex system and have been a '100 Day' follower for some time - I would love to win this!
Betsy says
Would love to learn more about Essential oils for my family.
Ann says
So, I have been struggling with vertigo. Have been off my feet for a couple of weeks with it. One day my mom, who lives in another state, calls me to say "my cleaning lady says her mom has vertigo. She rubs ginger essential oil behind her ears and it helps her. She also uses lavendar to help her calm down when she is upset by the vertigo." I happened to have those two oils, they were sent to me by a FB acquaintance who sells them. I went to find them, used as directed and amazingly I was feeling so much better within an hour!!! Now I want to learn MORE!
Stephanie keplinger says
I would like to try them as I would do all natural ready's then use man made meds
Lois Flynn says
i am interested in trying the oils for sinus and allergies. Also for anxiety.
Amy says
in have been wanting to try essential oils for many ailments: headaches, immune support, relaxation.
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Stephany says
I'm interested in entering this contest because I want to introduce products to my family that are natural and no filled with chemicals. Thank you!
Amanda says
I would love to try essential oils! I have fibromyalgia and I hear that EOs are great to help sleep and overall pain.
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Beth says
I would love to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils I have heard good things about them and would love to use them.
Kristin says
I would love to try the oils! Always looking for natural insect repellent
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Jam says
Our family just started using essential oils for natural remedies and we would love to get this to help guide us through the basics. This is amazing, hope we win it. :)
Lauren says
Very interested in oils but don't know where to start! This would be great.
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Kristi says
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Melissa says
I've tried lavender oil and love it...ready to try all of them now! Next on my "must try" list is tea tree oil.
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Colleen says
I have three children all have sleep issues (nightmares and sleep walking). I would love to try something natural to help!
Heather says
I have a set of three my mom gave me: lavender, lemon, and peppermint. I use the lavender to help me sleep and for my anxiety attacks. It's very helpful.