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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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Lindsey says
have been wanting to try essential oils for myself and my two littles but haven't been able to make the initial investment. Would love this free giveaway!
Jennifer D. says
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In addition, I was recently introduced to essential oils through a session at a local spa. I'd love to have the opportunity to expand my knowledge and hands on experience with this kit.
Wendy says
I'm brand new at trying oils (just received a starter kit) and would love to have more to use!
Marci P says
I have tried a couple of brands of EOs. Would love to also try Plant Therapy!
Carrie H says
Love natural plant based healings! I would love to try this brand of essential oils! Love kids friendly!
Vanessa Wainwright says
I'd love to win and gain experience with essential oils a a part of our natural medicine cabinet! Incredible prize!
Tara says
What a nice giveaway! I regularly see an acupuncturist who recommends essential oils to aid in so many things. It would be amazing to have this at home for easy access!
Jaclyn Bowen says
I would love to try these to help with my anxiety, migraines, and brain fog :-)
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Amber says
I'd like to try the as we just became a family of four last December and are eliminating as many toxic and unnatural things as possible while adding in the good things. Both my 6 year old and infant caught the flu this year and I wish I had more natural defenses to prevent it!
Andi says
Essential oils changed my mom's life. I want to join the fun!
Ginger Lightburn says
I'd love to try these because our family has been suffering with allergies and digestive issues that I've heard the oils can help with. I'm new to the oil concept but am so tired of pumping our family full of chemicals to try to make something work. There has to be a better way. Thanks!
Karen perry says
I love the idea of being more. Natural with my kids health!
Nellie Lara says
I have heard about the benefits and would love to win!
Stephanie Hines says
have been thinking about try essential oils out, would love to quit giving my daughter ADHD meds and was thinking this might help!
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Kristen says
Wow! I have been wanting to try essential oils. Especially for my twin girls!
Roseanne says
I want to try this out for some anxiety issues and sleeping problems. As well many other opitions it can provide my household with twins.
Nicole Haggerty says
I have dabbled with essential oils a little (lavender and serenity by doterra) and have always wanted to try others but I don't really know how to use them. I would love to try this brand especially if it comes with a beginners guide!
Shannon Rakes says
I've been looking for ways to incorporate EO's into daily life!
Jennifer touchstone says
I've been wanting to try essential oils but I want to make sure it's worth the cost. I'm interested in it for the overall health of my family. We've had lots of sickness over the last year and I am hoping for something that keep is naturally healthy. I'm also interested in the products for hormone related issues. I've heard they work and hope to win so I can try them firsthand!
Tiffany Marston says
I would love to try their Kid Safe synergies...I use DoTerra but I am want my kids to be safe and I am hoping Plant Therapy could help me with that.
Jennifer says
I would love to find a natural way to help my daughter with her allergies. I have heard great things about oils being the way to go.
K.C. says
Would love to try some essential oils !
Elizabeth Holstine says
I would love to win one of these sets! I have several oils, but there are several more in these kits that I would like to try!
Sherry says
I have been trying to convince my husband to get on board with oils but he doesn't like the cost. This would solve the problem. Me, Me, Me. :)
Tricia blozvich says
I want to try oils for my illnesses. And my childrens. I've heard they help alot.
Cathrine hart says
im about to be a new mom and would love to try EOs for small ailments and overall general health for my family.
Emily H says
Would love to try essential oils for sleep issues and for my son's asthma.
Karen O says
Would love to try these! I have lots of friends who use essential oils. We have a lot of skin problems in our family so would definitely like to try the lavender and frankincense
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Dottie says
I would like to try these to experiment with different scents as well as medicinal uses for essential oils in my home!
Kelly says
always wanted to try essential oils but never knew where to start. Maybe this is it
Jennifer says
I would like to get away from using so many store bought products (i.e. chemicals) in my family and start a more holistic and natural lifestyle.
Lori says
I Would Love To Try The Oils.....Especially The Ones For kids
Alicia M. says
A friend of mine used Basil essential to treat an ear infection. She told me that the pain left almost immediately after placing a cotton ball with a few drops of Basil oil in her ear.
Jennie says
Have just started learning about Essential Oils and their many benefits. Have heard good things about using them on children with attention challenges. Would LOVE to win this. :)
Michelle says
I would love to try essential oils with my family. I have been hearing so many wonderful remedies using essential oils. I love the idea of changing over my skin care products to all natural and adding wonderful scents.
Vickibeth says
I'm a new oil user and I'm loving learning how to better (more naturally) care for my family. It would be so exciting to win this set and build my very small collection! :)