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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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Lelania says
I have been wanting to limit the amount of medicines I have been using and thisbsounds like a great way to get started!!!!
Vanessa says
I have been making a clean up process for over 2 years now, we no longer use any chemical whatsoever for cleaning (I even became a Norwex consultant), the dirty dozen, process food and GMO's have no space in our home anymore, 100% of our personal care products (kids and me, dad is a work in progress) are organic and chemical free... So the next step is to clean up for good our medicine cabinet, a real goal for me to stop exposing my family to synthetic solutions. But it has been overwhelming and sometimes confusing given the different opinions out there. So I have found myself doing this much slower than I wish it had been. I would REALLY LOVE to have a set that has an answer to that!!
Veron says
So many people in my friend circle use essential oils and talk about it all the time and I want to see for myself what all the fuss is about and if this stuff is legitimate!:)
Deja Lizer says
I am always looking for new ways to maintain a healthy and balanced home. The little bit I've used essential oils has been for creating calming or relaxing atmospheres or for fresh, clean scents. I would love to know more about the various uses and especially the well-being side of oils for some of our ailments.
Emily says
I've just started looking into the uses of essential oils and am fascinated. I find they can help improve my mood immensely. My husband and I are trying to find more natural alternatives for minor medical needs as well.
Melissa M says
I would absolutely love to have this. I make my own cleaners/shampoos/soaps and use essential oils for a variety of reasons. Having this set at my disposal would be invaluable to me and my family!!
Jackie Novitsky says
I think essential oil are amazing. I only have a few that I've recently purchased, but they have been a lifesaver in the short amount of time I have been using them. I would love to grow my collection!!!
shreddinbetty says
i am interested in learning more about natural health and wellness products, including things that can be made at home using essential oils!
Aja says
I would love to incorporate more oils into our healthier way of living!
Sarah says
I would love a chance to get my hands on these essential oils! I could incorporate them into my spa business! Use them to customize my facials and manicures and pedicures! My clients would love that!
Crystal L says
I've been looking into essential oils recently since a friend told me that they could really help my 12 year old daughter with her fibromyalgia & arthritis. I would love to use more natural remedies.
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Dorothy says
I have been researching essential oils and am looking for a reputable company with quality products at a reasonable cost! This company looks amazing and I love the blends :)
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Michelle says
I would love to get started with essential oils. I have used Plant Therapy peppermint oil in my homemade mouthwash. I am very interested in trying others and incorporating them into my daily routine.
lauren says
I would love to try the nighty night blend to help me sleep.
Peggy Blohm says
I'd love to try the lavender oil on our wool laundry balls and the kidsafe synergies for our children!!
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Amanda says
I have been very interested in essential oils for a while now, after listening to a few summits on the topic. I am not sure where to begin or how to determine the quality of a product and also keep in mind my budget. I have been looking for a starting point and this would be a great opportunity.
Beth says
I think Essential Oils Rock!! They have done wonders for the allergy sufferers in my household!!
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Angie Witt says
I'd love these essential oils. Im 38, have a 13month old and one on the way. I'm not too keep on medicating for every little thing or using toxic sprays for other little things. I just want my babies to be the happiest and healthiest that they can be. ☺️
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Jenifer says
I would love to explore the benefits of these oils!
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Beth P says
I use lavender and peppermint essential oil and love them and I am interested in trying some of the other ones.
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Michelle Keown says
I would love to jumpstart my family on using essential oils to help compliment our whole foods lifestyle and manage some chronic health conditions in our family: Type1 Diabetes, Hashimoto's, asthma and alergies and sleep disturbances. Thanks, Lisa!
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Tiffany says
I would love to try plant therapy essential oils I heard they are a great brand and affordable. I love the idea of esstential oils and am trying to get more natural ways into my life instead of medicine and chemicals.
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Jen K says
I'd love to try these oils as my children are always complaining of tummy aches (which I think is some anxiousness/nervousness). I think the calming one and nighty night would be great.
Joanne Knouf says
I've used/tried lavender & Tea Tree, but am excited to learn more about using other essential oils.
Isabel Ford says
I would love a chance to learn more about essential oils for myself and my family. :)
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Amanda says
I am just starting my EO collection and this would be a big help!
Kristen M says
I would love to try the oils! I've been told they can really help with relaxation and I have so much trouble falling asleep at night!