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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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I am interested in trying natural oils. I have not tried these yet.
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I would like to try Plant Therapy oils. I have used lavendar for calming and pepermint for aches and like the results. It would be nice to have access to more oils to try but they can be expensive.
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I've tried a few oils and I would love to try more. I've read great reviews about this brand.
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Michelle B says
I have few oils that I love to use...would love to have more to use for sleep, calming, and for around my home!!!
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Stephanie says
Lavendar has been a lifesave in our house!
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Erica Tomlin says
Hi, I have been seeing so many articles lately about essential oils but I'm not sure where to buy or which ones are real etc...my daughter is 7 and we have been battling eczema, allergies, and asthma since she was 2. I would really love to try these to see if they help!!
Lainie says
I would LOVE to win this, since I always have trouble falling asleep at night. It doesn't matter if I lay in bed at 10pm...I won't fall asleep until 2-3am. And my toddler is an early riser!
Jenn C Cook says
i would love to try essential oils because I think it would really help my kids! One has anxiety and always worried at bedtime about storms. The other tends to get hyper and has social anxiety.
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Jenny says
I would love to give these a try - especially the frankincense
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Aja says
We use plant therapy and love it. High quality for a fraction of the price.
Skye says
I would love to try Plant Therapy's essential oil kit because I just graduated last week with my Bachelor's of Science in Alternative Medicine. Essential oils and aromatherapy play a large part in my life and will be a cornerstone of my alternative medicine practice. I currently have only a handful of oils due to cost and I use them regularly for myself and my children Having a profession kit from a dependable brand would be greatly appreciated and utilized. I cannot currently afford to purchase such an amazing kit, so winning this giveaway would be such a blessing!
Thank you Plant Therapy and Lisa for offering us the opportunity!
Morgen says
I'd love to try essential oils because they are so much safer for my kids
Tammy T says
Would love to try! I haven't used any essential oils yet.
Lindsey says
I would like to try out some different oils to help my husband sleep!
CB says
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Kara says
I have acne and sleeping issues that I would like something natural to help with.
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Karissa Nord says
I am a stay at home mom of 4 who would love to start using healthier alternatives than over the counter medicines. I have been hearing more and more about essential oils but have not been able to try them yet. I would absolutely love to receive this set and start making my home healthier.
Bethe Kichula says
I have been interested in essential oils for a long time but have yet to try them!
Jenny says
Would love to try oils with my kids for sleep and wellness.
ashley says
I love lemon, lavender and peppermint. cant wait to explore more.
Miki Baxter says
id like to try these oils because I've heard a lot of testimonies about how they've helped many families and would like to use more natural remedies with my family.
Lori says
I've tried a few brands of oils and like how this one caters to families, specifically for germ prevention.