Natural Vapor Rub Recipe
A soothing and petroleum-free version of the classic over-the-counter cough and cold vapor rub.
Servings: 5 ounces
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil (or olive or almond oil)
- 2 TBSP beeswax pellets
- 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil (use 4-10 drops for children ages 3-6)
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil (use 10 drops for children ages 3-6)
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil (omit for children younger than 7)
- 10 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil (safe for ages 6 months and up, optional)
Baby Vapor Rub (6 months and up)
- ½ cup coconut oil (or olive or almond oil)
- 2 TBSP beeswax pellets
- 2-5 drops fir essential oil
- 2-5 drops cedarwood essential oil (cedarwood Virginian chemotype)
- 2-5 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Melt beeswax with your carrier oil of choice in a double boiler just until melted. You can also use a heat safe glass bowl on top of a small pot.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the essential oils.
- Stir until well mixed and pour into a container with a lid to store. Small tins work well, as does a glass jar.
- Allow the vapor rub to cool completely and harden.
- Use as needed to reduce coughing and congestion. See safety information in article.
Notes
I keep some of this vapor rub in lip balm containers too. These go in my purse or I'd use them on the bottom of my young children's feet.