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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.
Denise M says
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becky mc. says
I would live to try these oils. I love essential oils and am looking for a good, quality oil we can rely on. I use them to clear my mind, help relax, clear congestion amongst many other uses. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!
Teri says
I would love to try Plant Therapy essential oils because I have never used/purchased any due to not being knowledgeable enough on how to choose the right oils. This would be a great starter set for me....and if i won I could finally put these in my homemade sugar scrubs! PICK ME!!!!
Alexandra says
Been intrigued by essential oils but have not taken the plunge yet. Would love to win.
Destinee lashley says
I've been wanting to try using a more natural method for curing things but have not been able to justify the cost of the oil, would love to be able to try it first to see if we like them!
Deanna says
I LOVE Plant Therapy! I don't have many of their essential oils, but I would love to grow my collection. Would be great to try some of their others to diffuse and use to relieve stress, help sleep etc.
Sarah McCort says
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Megan says
I would love to try the KidSafe oils for my 9 year old!
Amy Hegwood says
I want to try them to make lots of DIY health and beauty stuff for me and my 3 boys!!
Mindy says
I would love to give them a try and see what all the rage is about!
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Amy says
Would love to try them and learn about the many different uses. The price of most has stopped me so far from getting started with them.
Lauren A says
I have dabbled in oils but would LOVE to try these kid safe oil ideas !
Chelsea says
DoTerra is all the rage around here, I'd like to see how these compare.
Kareena says
My son has allergies and bronchial problems and this has been helping him out. NEWSLETTER.
Lindsay says
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Rachel says
I have a few oils, but I'd love more since I'm trying to move away from commercial junk filled products.
Debbie P says
I would love to be entered to win the essential oils. I have gotten very interested in learning about them; have gotten very disillusioned with conventional medicine. Things that are more natural are definitely better.
tami says
Would love to try these for all the he aches and allergies we seem to have.
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Judi says
I have friends who love EO's. I would love to give them a try and continue moving forward in our healthy lifestyle change.
Christy says
We would lWe struggle h allergies and have tried a couple essential oils before and found them to be helpful. Would love to try these! :)
Tiffany says
Thank you for this giveaway. I have suffered from chronic headaches and migraines and doctors want me in medicine but I do not like to take medications. I have heard essential oils help and would love to try something more natural.
Andrea says
Ooh! This would be so great! Pick me pick me!
Kim Miller says
I have been using Doterra Oils with a lot of success. I would like to try a different brand of oils to see if they are just as effective. I have been thinking of trying Plant Therapy so I would love to try these!! newsletter
Rachael says
I've just recently learned of Plant Therapy! After a bit of research I've found mostly rave reviews and their prices are very affordable. Can't wait to try the oils!
Linda Sidowski says
Been wanting to try Essential Oils for some time now. Not sure where to start! Would love to win!
Wendy taylor says
I love essential oils and they have become a part of my daily routine. I'd love to try Plant Therapy oils. Thank you for the opportunity.
Audrey says
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I'm looking forward to trying essential oils because of the many benefits I've heard about. Specifically I would like to try the tea tree oil to help with the adult acne that may arise after I go off of my hormonal birth control to try to have our first child. :)
Sara says
I'm just getting into essential oils so I have a few basics. I would LOVE this to really see the full benefit for my entire family.
Dolores says
Fabulous set! I'd love to win this!
Brittanie says
I am always looking for the best in essential oils so any recommendation from 100 Days of Real Food is considered top notch in my book! #FingersCrossed #InItToWinIt
MamaK says
I found this recipe on Pinterest: http://www.primallyinspired.com/miracle-salve-recipe-free-printables/ and wanted to try it to help with my eczema. The recipe uses Plant Therapy blends.
Jennifer Parmeley says
ive been wanting to try out essential oils for awhile now. My youngest is showing signs of seasonal allergies and I would love to try and get him feeling better with oils instead of meds if possible. I'd also love to try it for energy and mental clarity for myself!
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Allyson says
I have trouble falling asleep and feel tired all the time, even with a full night of sleep, so I'd like to try essential oils but it's not really affordable for my budget right now.
Adrienne Briganti says
I would love to try Plant Therapy products. I have been wanting to try EO's for awhile, I just can't decide on a brand.
Christy says
We would love to try these. We struggle with allergies and have tried a couple essential oils before and found them to be helpful. Would love to try these! :)
Natalie says
I have been interested in trying essential oils since we moved to a new state. I have heard there are certain oils that help greatly with allergy issues and that would be a huge help:) Our allergies seem to be in overdrive with the new climate/area.
Christine A says
Would love to try oils for the kids allergies and my own headaches.
Kim says
I've been intrigued by EO for a bit now! Hoping to learn more about them and how we can use them for my family!! Thank you!