Hopefully Cold and flu will not strike your family this year. But if does we have paraben free, natural Vapor rub recipe for you. It is safe on babies and adult alike. This formula is designed to help relieve congestion by shrinking swollen mucus membranes. The vapor contains antibacterial and antiviral properties to aid healing. Store bought vapor rub have two main active ingredients menthol and eucalyptus oil. But these also contains turpentine oil and petroleum along with other ingredients.
This natural vapor rub can double as foot, hand and dry skin softener as well.
Here is all you need
5 TBSP Organic almond/olive/coconut/ soybean oil
1 TBSP Beewax pallets
1 TBSP Organic Cocoa Butter
1 TBSP Organic Shea
20 drops Eucalyptus Essential oil
10 drops each of Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint essential oil
5 drops each of Thyme, Tea Tree essential oil
1-2 drops of clove oil
1/2 tsp Organi Menthol crystal or 20 drops Cajeput essential oil (optional for strong flavor)
In a double boiler melt all the ingredients except essential oils. remove from heat add oils and pour in storage container. allow to sit for 20-30 min and cap it. Let it sit overnight before using. Feel free to adjust the scent according to your preference. If its strong for you add more Cocoa Butter
Please use within a year for maximum freshness.
Use the balm under the nose, on soles of feet, on chest and back.
Enjoy the sweet smell and get well soon !!!!
It makes great gift as well.