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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.
Amanda says
I have been wanting to get a set of essential oils for a while now. I have tried a few here and there but have been saving to afford a set. This would be absolutely wonderful to win. I have a couple of Plant Theropy oils here and have enjoyed using them. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set!
Nikki K. says
I'd love to try Plant Therapy's essential oils b/c I am making changes in my family's life to be healthier and more natural. This is just another component to that, especially since I've learned that oils can be used topically, inhaled, in some foods, and for cleaning.
Laura says
wow, what a great giveaway! I would love the essential oils kit for a number of reasons but mostly to try to improve my sleep!
Brittany R says
I would LOVE to win this. Everything I need is in this kit. I have transitioned into a plant based diet and these oils will help with so many things. :)
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Courtney says
We are trying to move towards a more "whole" lifestyle and adding oils would be a great addition to other changes we are making.
Jacklyn McDonald says
I would love to try natural remedies, My 9 year old daughter was just diagnosed with migraines. I am looking at diet and other natural ways to treat without medications. Thank you for the consideration!
Kadee says
I'd love to try these oils. I have heard so many good things about EO's, and I'd like to find a more natural way to deal with problems.
robyn says
I would want because I would like to find oils that I could use as natural remedies!
Danielle M says
I've been wanting to start using EOs for awhile now but, especially for my 2 youngest that have a touch of asthma.
Kristin Workman says
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I love essential oils and always looking for great companies to buy from! Would love to have the kids oils!
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Jaclyn Bowen says
I would really like to try these oils to see if they can help with my anxiety, migraines, and mood swings.
Amy W. says
I've been following you for a while and have done a decent amount of reading on the benefits of essential oils. Unfortunately, I haven't quite found the budget to afford this new beginning. I would LOVE to win this opportunity to improve my health and overall well-being.
Samantha says
I have been wanting to give essential oils a try, but they are so expensive! I would love to win this!!!!
Kasey says
Lavender helps my rambunctious 3yo settle down at night!!
Brigid McKee says
I would love to try new oils!
Natalie says
I am a big fan of EO. Have never tried Plant Therapy would love to see how it compares to those I have been using. Thanks for the detailed guide above...great info!
Nicole says
I've been researching which oils work best for colds, headaches, immune booster and allergies. Plus I want to start making my own cleaning products. So many great EO out there.
Darlene Turner says
I have decreped knees. Pain pain pain. I would love to use these oils to help ease the inflamation and also to enlighten so many other aspects of my life!
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Kati says
I would love to incorporate using these essential oils in my traveling hair salon! I have thought it would be a nice addition to my services by offering tailored oil experiences to each client through smelling or scalp massage!! This looks perfect to get that jump started as an addition to my business!!!
Staci says
Because I'm new at this and need help! Please pick me!!!!!
Rachael says
I'm working on building up my stock of oils, this would help immensely!
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Jamie says
I've been looking for something just like this! I would love to try it since my kids are getting sick too!
Samantha cannon says
I have 2 kids and would like some natural ways to keep bugs away and keep all of us healthy.
julie hanson says
I love essential oils. They work great for me. I do not use this brand but would love to try it and maybe make a switch
Taylor says
I've never used essential oils for health purposes (just for their lovely smells!) I'd love to see what all the fuss is about!
Allison says
I would love to have these help me to relax
Erin I. says
I've heard great things about essential oils and this company in particular!
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Sarah Sampson says
I want to try EO's for my skin conditions. I have heard they can do wonders.
Mary M. says
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dana` says
Frankincense would come in super handy for us right now
Jennifer says
I'd love to win this set, natural healing with out any side effects!
Danielle Jones says
I have wanted to try oils for quite some time now, the price is just to much for me as a full time working mom of soon-to-be two. I have been trying to get my family to go as natural as possible, less medications, less harmful cleaning products, we even stopped using wipes and have gone to cloth! This is the perfect way to finish that transition!
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