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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.
Mel says
Would love this! Looks like an awesome kit to get started!
Nicole poulsen says
I want to use the oils to find lots of alternatives for toxic household items.
Janet says
Would love to learn how to use essential oils!!
Angela Morgan says
I would love to win these oils because I am really interested in starting to use essential oils to inmprove my families health. I have heard such positive things and would love to try them out.
Katie says
My husband was diagnosed with arthritis a few years ago and is also a kidney cancer survivor. With the arthritis he must take medicine daily to help with the joint pain. I've read a lot about essential oils and how they are a good holistic approach to medicine. I'd like to take the meds out of our lives (his remaining kidney pieces will thank us) and try the oils to see if there is any relief. It would also be great for our littles who both have eczema and allergies. Winning this package would give us a great jump start to see if investing further is something we should do for our family.
Abbie Durr says
I would like to try nighty night with my one year old. Naptime and bedtime is very stressful in our house.
Lisa Goodwin says
I have just started using some oils and love them! I would love to win the kid safe ones for my special needs son. Thank you
Lisa says
My kids won't SLEEP !!!!! I need to try something new and I've heard that using essential oils can help.
Laura says
I love using oils! They are fantastic!
Maria Andriotis says
I am fairly new to using essential oils and am very interested in using and learing more about them.
Adriane says
I really want to start learning about how to use essential oils to benefit me and my family.
Jessica Sullivan Bricka says
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Amy Adams says
I have a 22 month old and a 5 month old. I'm so tired of giving my toddler antibiotics, pain relievers and allergy medications for all of the maladies she's experienced since starting school. The baby has gotten sick now too, and I really don't want to start him on the seemingly never-ending antibiotics game. I've always believed more in natural remedies but have given into the pharma solutions for their convenience during these exhausting times. I'd love to get these babies well and feel good about doing it. .....And a little sleep would be nice too :)
Tricia says
I've been interested in trying essential oils as a safe option for my family.
Patricia Peck says
I am learning about essential oils and their therapeutic value. I would like to win one of these sets to experience their uses. The variety of oils included in these sets would benefit my family and allow me to increase my knowledge.
Andrea H says
Been thinking about trying them for a while...this would be a great start!
Nicki says
I can't stand the thought of another sickly winter like the one we just had! I'd love to try some oils to boost our immune systems.
Ally says
I just had the most miserable outdoor workout experience due to double digit mosquito bites. I'd love to be able to workout outside and keep the bugs off without risking my health or harming the Earth! :)
Melanie says
I would love to win the essential oils to help some family members with health issues. They are currently taking or applying medication and I think the essential oils is a much better alternative to modern prescription drugs. Also, I would love to try it myself as I try to eat clean, exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. I have actually thought about selling it after I'm educated about it.
Jenny says
I love the idea of using something natural with my children and family.
Abbie Durr says
I would like to try nighty night with my 1 year old who likes to avoid naps and bedtime. It causes us a lot of stress.
andrea says
Our family loves essential oils but we are looking for a reasonably priced company with good quality oils. Would love to try these oils!
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Tracy Brown says
I'd love to try Ban The Bugs just in time for summer. Looking for more natural ways to repel those annoying little guys!
Corene hutchings says
I would love to try these oils especially the kid safe ones because I have 4 little boys who would benefit greatly from using them as would I. I love essential oils! My mother has some and they smell so good!!
Rachel H says
I've just recently taken interest in essentials oils and researching their benefits for children as well. My daughter and I have a few skin conditions and are looking for an affordable way to get started. This kit would be a great start!!
Ruthie says
I would love to try especially the frankincense and lavender and see how well it helps me with my mother in law around. And I would definitely enjoy the other oils as well.
jodie says
Would love to try some new things!
Annie Lloyd says
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Amy Williams says
I have tried Other brands and would love to know more about plant therapy. I believe everyone should take their health into their own hands and use chemical free products as much as possible....be proactive not reactive.
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Janice says
I love the benefits of essential oils, yet I'm still an amateur and only have a few oils on hand. I have never tried Plant Therapy oils, but I've been wanting to try their blends for kids.
Shannon Rakes says
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Donna Gomme says
Prefer natural to OTC or Rx meds for healing
Kayla says
My friend swears by them, now I want to try for myself!
Shirley says
I am the full time caregiver for a family member with multiple serious medical conditions including Alzheimers. I have made healthy cooking and exercise a priority for both of us. I am also meditating as a way of relieving stress and want to find beneficial ways in which the use of essential oils can help both of us as well. I love lavender but know there is an entire spectrum I have yet to discover that can give pleasure and benefit for us both. Thanks for doing what you do -- wish you had been here years ago!
Donna says
I've used tea tree oil and sweet orange oil with success, and I'd love to try other oils and combinations. I have Crohn's disease and use as much complimentary treatment as I can. I also prefer holistic alternatives for my children.
Aly says
I would love to learn more about essential oils and use them to make my own household products.
Amy says
I'd like to try the Planet Therapy oils because I am new to the whole oil experience and these come highly recommended!
Melissa C says
My boys and I have recently made a lifestyle change after reading The Food Babe Way. I have heard so much about essential oils and know that this should be our next step to improve our health. My boys are 5 and 7 and are so on board with all the new changes we have made that it encourages me to continue. I know they'd love the oils as well.
Sarah says
I would love these to try them on my kids and to keep the Minnesota bugs away!
Gracie Hernandez says
I would like to win the Essential Oils giveaway! I am a firm believer that natural oils/plants are better and safer to use than medication. Although, I prefer do go the natural route I can't really afford it. Honestly, I don't even know where to start so winning this kit would be WONDERFUL and I would be one happy mama! My 2 year old son and I both have eczema and nothing really helps. My 3 year old daughter and I bothe have allergies. Also, I need better sleep so I can have more energy for my kids.