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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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Katie says
I have been dabbling with essential oils for a few years now. Just recently I had a friend diagnosed with Chronic Lyme's Disease after 6 years of misdiagnosis. Since we have been looking into anything that can help relieve any of her many symptoms. One of those thing was essential oils and blended oils. I would love to be able to gift this to her.
Susan says
I am just learning about medicinal herbs and would love the opportunity to try these! What a wonderful gift :-)
Amy D. says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils because our family is trying to become more holistic and all natural. This would give us a great jumping off point!
Chelsea Rutledge says
I would love to try them for health and healing for myself and my family!!! :)
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Adrienne says
I've heard great things about essential oils - would love to try them for myself!
Melissa Matheny says
would love to win! Great oils!
sandy says
would love to try the spearmint!
rachel says
I would love to win this and get to try essential oils! I've been looking into using oils in the home but the cost of getting started and knowing where to start have kept me from taking the step!
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Kaygee says
I would love to try essential oils and learn about their benefits. At this time in my life I cannot afford $400 for a kit. I don't know enough about them to be able to pick a legitimate brand. I suffer headaches and at 55,, just developed seasonal allergies. I'm hoping to find a natural remedy. Thank you
Chrystal says
Would love to try these
Brie says
I've been gaining interest in trying essential oils for stress relief and to pamper myself :)
Renee Johnson says
I am very curious about the therapeutic effects of essential oils......not to mention the amazing fragrances.
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Melissa Larson says
I have REALLY been wanting to try essential oils, for my daughters exczema, my husband's insomnia and my migraines!!!
Sarah says
I am interested in trying your oils as I have heard nothing but good things about them. I am immersed in learning all there is about natural healing and providing a more hollistically healthy life for my children, and leaving behind a healthier world for all.
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Chelsea says
I really want to try essential oils but have no idea where to start! I recently started suspecting my son has restless legs syndrome and I really would love to find a natural remedy to help him. Maybe this would help! I'm also on several meds for epilepsy so would love something natural to boost my immune system!
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Nicole says
I love essential oils in my homemade sugar scrubs!
Megan Horne says
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Alex Holtkamp says
This would be an absolute windfall!!! I have always wanted to do more than "dabble" with eos but up till now have only used them to oil cease and facial oil. Anyone would be blessed to be gifted theses oos and from sure a reputable company too!!! It's a double bonus!!! Good luck everyone!!! Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that it is me!!!!!
Cheryl says
I've always wanted to give essential oils a try, these sets look amazing!
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Monica Speer says
I have only just begun using essential oils and would love all the options!
Sara says
I have started using essential oils and I would love to expand my collection and learn more about how to use them. I love the smell and I love using products that aren't full of chemicals.
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jeannie says
Love to try them or fun and for health.
Melonie says
I've heard such wonderful stories about friends using essential oils for a number of different ailments and I would love to give them a try.
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Autumn Lucas says
I've tried a few and can see they work. I'd love to learn more and share what I discover!
Amy says
I would love to win this! Essential oils is a more natural holistic way of doing things. I'd love to be able to use a diffuser to help calm a fuzzy baby, or rub some oil on my son's chest when he gets sick. I'd love this!
Megan Horne says
I would LOVE to experience the healing benefits of essential oils to help soothe my anxious dog!!
Alicia says
I've been looking into trying oils for a while now, working on finding more natural methods for my family.
Olivia B. says
I just ordered a few of Plant Therapy's essential oils and I am IN LOVE!!! Wonderful oils from a wonderful company.