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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.
Christi says
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Denise M says
I'm so into Homeopathic's and Bach Flower essences. this would be my next step.
Heather says
Yay, this could've my big break!!! ;)
I have been wanting to try essentials oils for some time now, just havent known where to start or what brand. Thanks!!!
Lindsay says
I would like to try Plant Therapy’s essential oils for the sake of my family's health.
Monica says
I would love to learn more about essential oils. With a baby on the way, I feel it is best I know what we are putting in and on our bodies.
Robyn says
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Carrie L. says
I'd love to try these as a replacement for some medications and chemicals (ex bug spray).
Jamie says
I am a novice with essential oils and would love to try new ones.
Kristin says
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I love using essential oils and would love to try their kid line!
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Peggy says
i would love to try these. I have try peppermint and lavender. I have chronic pain and have a hard time getting and staying asleep. I know I would love to try these & share w/ my family!
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Samantha Leach says
I'm an essential oil newbie,but I think they can be a useful tool if used correctly!
Angie says
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Kimberly says
I would love to try these essential oils!!!! I'm always looking for more natural remedies and this sounds like just the ticket !!
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Sarah McCort says
I recently began using essential oils after a recommendation from a dear friend. My family, which consists of 4 kids under the age of 6, have been abnormally ill the past 6 months. We are looking for a natural way to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions, and feel that essential oils are a great alternative. This kit would be a wonderful addition for our family!
Michele says
I would love to get my household closer to being chemical free!
Michele says
I hear so many great things about essential oils and want to learn more about them!
Savanna says
I've been saving up and I'd like to try plant therapy oils! We already use a lot of alternative practices and this would just complete the picture!
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Caley says
Love essential oils for home remedies and cleaning. Would LOVE to try these and add some new products to our routine.
Rosie Johnson says
I have been wanting to try essential oils after reading about the health benefits for my baby.
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Jamie Talbot says
I would love to try these oils because they have great health benefits!! My daughter uses them and her kids love them and seem to get sick a lot less than they used too. They smell so good too!! I also would like to use some in cleaning!! Thanks for the opportunity!!
AS says
I have been curious for a while and literally this morning went online to google how to start learning about essential oils. Got side-tracked looking on Facebook and this popped up from my feed! Fate? ;)
Trisha says
Newsletter. I have been wanting to try essential oils. :) My son has motion sickness, and I'm very interested in finding a "cure" for that. Thank you, Lisa, for all you do. I love all the information you share!
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Cathy Higginson says
I am excited to see the synergistic EO blends and I love the idea of combined EO for healing. Great job!
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Cyndee says
How heathy and awesome would using EO's be!?
Lory says
Would like to try for continued health and wellness!
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jane says
I would like to try essential oils as a replacement for chemical-based products.
Cyndi D says
I would love to try your oils. I have several friends that are using different oils and see many benefits from them.
Jaclyn Bowen says
Would love to try EO to combat migraines, anxiety, and brain fog!!!
Liz says
I would love to try the essential oils. My family is plagued with allergies and this would hopefully bring us some relief.
Dawn says
I honestly do not know much about essential oils but have friends that swear by them. I'd love to try them for me, but most importantly for my kids and hubby that have to live on allergy medication due to our environment here in GA.
Annie says
Been reading a lot about essential oils and would love to give them a try! Thanks!