When I first started my essential oil journey, I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of companies out there that make essential oils (all of which touted their oils as the best quality) and I didn’t know who to trust! Some companies had vastly different prices than others, some companies made you sign up for memberships, and almost every company had some reason that they were the best and everyone else was subpar.

So, being the nerd that I am, I began researching!

The first two essential oil companies that come up in a google search are Young Living and Doterra. I pretty much immediately ruled them out because they’re MLM companies that require you to have a membership, hike up their costs in order to pay their distributors, and oftentimes their distributors encourage unsafe practices that get you to use up the oils faster so you’ll need to buy more sooner. I don’t have anything against the oils themselves, or really even the distributors (as I think they are fed dangerous information and pass it on because they trust the source and honestly think it’s true), but I definitely knew that those were NOT the companies for me.

Then there are some smaller, but still popular companies like Mountain Rose Herbs, Rocky Mountain Oils, Eden’s Garden, Aura Cacia, NOW Foods, etc. I’ve used oils from the last two companies from before I discovered Plant Therapy and they are nice oils (and convenient since they’re available at Whole Foods!). But I didn’t find that any of these companies specifically resonated with me.

I don’t remember how I first stumbled upon Plant Therapy, but I have a feeling it was on Instagram. I immediately loved their vibe, their non-MLM-ness, and the more I learned the more I loved them. Scroll down to learn why I love PT and you should too!

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Why I Love Plant Therapy

Plant Therapy is a company that I love because they truly care about their customers so much. As Chris Jones, one of the co-founders of the company, says:

“Our ultimate goal is not the be the largest essential oil company; it is to positively impact the lives of as many people as humanly possible. Ultimately, I feel this is possible only by providing our customers with an exceptional experience that keeps them coming back. By selling such high quality products at such an affordable price, we not only positively affect the lives of our customers, it also gives us the financial means by which we can help those who are less fortunate to live a happier, healthier, and more productive life.”

Here’s how they fulfill that promise:

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The oils:

• Are 100% pure & natural
• Are well tested for quality
  • Every time an oil is purchased from a new supplier, 3-5 samples from the batch are tested, and when buying from the same supplier, the new batch is also tested.
  • Every batch of oil is first tested organoleptically by Robert Tisserand, then sent to 3rd party labs to undergo Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS) testing.
  • You can find the batch code on each bottle of PT essential oils, and then view that specific batch’s GC/MS report online! I LOVE transparency!
• Are less expensive than oils from MLM companies because there is no middle-man (distributor) that needs to be paid – but the oils are the same or better quality!

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The company:

• Is a family owned business out of of Idaho (they actually have a storefront there if you’re local!).
• Has certified aromatherapists on staff – and they are super helpful when you e-mail them questions!
• Works with world-renowned essential oil educator Robert Tisserand of the Tisserand Institute.
• Promotes the safe usage of essential oils (i.e. no ingesting, no applying neat, etc. – learn more about the do’s and don’ts of essential oils here!).
• Offers free shipping and returns in the US – and the shipping is fast! Most customers find that their orders come before UPS predicted they would.
• Has INCREDIBLE customer service – if something has broken in the mail, they’ll get you a new one right away! They’ve even been known to send specific stickers that customers have requested (did I mention you get an adorable eo-related sticker with every purchase!? YES PLEASE!).

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What Plant Therapy Offers

Plant Therapy has SO many great products. Here is an overview of their main offerings:

• Single oils (including a line of USDA certified organic oils)
• Synergies (great when you’re starting out and don’t want to spend a bunch of $ on singles)
• Pre-diluted roller bottles (for easy application)
• Essential oil sets (my faves are listed below)
• Carrier oils (remember to dilute!)
• Lotions
• Diffusers (including a car diffuser!)
• Storage cases (although if you buy a set, you get a nice wooden box with it!)

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How to Get Started

The products listed below are the sets I would recommend for beginners. Learn more about how to safely use essential oils in this post: “Essential Oil Do’s and Don’ts.”

When you’re first starting out, you want at least a small selection of oils, and a small selection of ways to use them (diffuser, inhalers, roller bottles, etc.). Check out the options below to find out which one works best for you.

Grab some oils now, and hop onto my essential oil journey with me!

1. Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint

This is a great starter set! If you’re looking to ease into your essential oil journey slowly and frugally, then these are a great three oils to start with. Here are the benefits of each oil:

• Lavender – “the mother of all oils,” promotes calm & relaxation, can help improve sleep, anti-inflammatory
• Lemon – energizing and uplifting, perks you up (great to use in the morning, along with lemon!), anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
• Peppermint – fresh and stimulating, enhances alertness and energy levels, cooling on skin, great to use for headaches

2. Essential Oil Gift Set #1

If you’re looking for a bit more of a comprehensive set, this is the one for you! These are the 6 oils (well, I had lemon instead of lemongrass) that I started with! Honestly, you don’t need any more than this starting out. These 6 oils can be combined in so many ways to make beauty products, cleaning products, and help ailments like headaches, colds, etc.

This set includes the same 3 as the set above (but with lemongrass instead of lemon) PLUS:

• Eucalyptus – stimulating and exhilarating, helps with mental focus, great for helping with respiratory issues (it’s my go-to when I have a cold!)
• Sweet Orange – uplifting and brightening, can help relieve tension and sadness, a very happy oil
• Tea Tree (melaleuca) – anti-septic, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, great for cleaning and treating acne

3. Top 6 Synergies Set

Synergies are great because they contain multiples essential oils, and therefore can be a more cost effective way to get the benefits you want if you don’t want to buy many single oils. This set contains Plant Therapy’s most popular synergies and there’s something for everyone!

• Worry Free – promotes relaxation with a blend of lavender, marjoram, ylang ylang, sandalwood, vanilla, and chamomile
• Germ Fighter – helps ward off illness with a blend of lemon, clove, eucalyptus, cinnamon cassia, and rosemary
• Immune Aid – keeps your immune system in tip-top shape with a blend of frankincense, tea tree, rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus, and sweet orange
• Relax – brings about a peaceful, tranquil state of mind with a blend of lavender, marjoram, mandarin, patchouli, geranium, and Roman chamomile
• Energy – gives you a boost of energy with a blend of blood orange, peppermint, lemon, ginger root, eucalyptus, and geranium
• Rapid Relief – helps relieve pain quickly with blend of peppermint, clove, laurel leaf, black pepper, cinnamon cassia, ginger root, geranium, German chamomile, juniper berry, and thyme

4. 7 & 7 Set

Like the sound of synergies, but want some singles too? This set has got you! It contains the 7 most popular single oils and the 7 most popular synergies.

5. Essential Oil Starter Set

This is Plant Therapy’s official essential oil starter set and it includes many of my favorite oils (including lemon, lavender, peppermint, and tea tree – which are listed above) PLUS:

• Grapefruit – brightening scent, helps relieve mental fatigue and moodiness
• Frankincense – astringent, disinfectant, helps relieve stress and anxiety
• Carrier oils (coconut & almond) are important because oils should be diluted before they are used on skin
• Roller bottles are the easiest way to apply oils to the skin – just put a few drops of the oils you want in the bottle, fill to the top with a carrier oil, and roll away!
• Inhalers are the easiest way to get the benefits of inhaling essential oils on the go! You simply put a few drops of essential oils on a cotton wick and keep it contained in the inhaler, then unscrew the top and take a few sniffs.

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How to Be KidSafe

Finally, I want to talk about Plant therapy’s KidSafe line – the first line of essential oils specifically designed with kids in mind! They are safe for children aged 2-10, but also effective for adults, so don’t be afraid to use them on the whole family! Read all about it here.

The KidSafe line includes:

• Single essential oils
• Synergies
• Roll-ons
• Sets
• ‘Lil Stinkers – plush aromatherapy toys!

And here are the KidSafe sets I would recommend for beginners!

1. Top 3 KidSafe Set

If you just want to dabble in using essential oils with your children, this is the set for you! It includes:

• Germ Destroyer – protects children against seasonal illness with blend of spruce, marjoram, lavender, rosalina, and lemon
• Calming the Child – helps relax children’s minds and emotions with a bend of mandarin, tangerine, lavender, and Roman chamomile
• Nighty Night – creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere at bedtime with a blend of lavender, marjoram, mandarin, cedarwood, patchouli, clary sage, Roman chamomile, and blue tansy

2. KidSafe Starter Set

This set includes the top 6 KidSafe synergies. This includes the three in the top 3 set, plus:

• A+ Attention – helps your child stay focused with a blend of petigrain, bergamot, cedarwood, grapefruit, lavender, and vetiver
• Immune Boom – keep your child’s immune system healthy with a blend of lemon, palmarosa, dill, petigrain, copaiba, and frankincense
• Sniffle Stopper – support your child’s respiratory tract with a blend of fir needle, rosalina, spruce, cypress, spearmint, and cedarwood

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I hope by this point I’ve sparked your interest in essential oils! As I’ve begun my journey to holistic health & healing, I’ve come across many beneficial products and practices and I hope to share them all with you here.

Essential oils are slowly becoming an essential part of my day! I can’t wait to share with you all of the things I do with them. I want to try and help anyone who might be overwhelmed by the vast scope of essential oils by breaking them down into little pieces.

Look out for future posts to come, and in the meantime, browse Plant Therapy’s site using any of the links above!

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