With fall fast approaching, it won’t be long before we start getting those random sniffles. While vapor rubs can be great to help with breathing, many of them available at the store are filled with petroleum and other chemicals. That’s why it is great to make your own at home.
Homemade Vapor Rub Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 TB of olive oil
- 5 drops of Eucalyptus Oil
- 5 drops of Peppermint Oil
- 1 drop of Thyme Oil
Directions:
Mix ingredients together, and rub on your chest. Avoid getting any in the eyes.
Places to purchase your oils:
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Awesome idea. I have been trying to make a conscience effort to use more natural items and especially to avoid using petroleum-based items when possible. I will try this recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Ohhh great idea! Thyme is one of my favorites and is antibacterial among other things. I’m thinking I will make this and use coconut oil to have more of a thicker paste like rub. Thanks!!
Great idea with the coconut oil! I’m going to try that one next time!
This is a staple in our house. I put a few drops in the tub for the kids and it helps so much!
I am new to natural products, but have seen a couple comments @ times about having
To be careful w/ use of essential oils. How do you know which ones to be careful of, etc?