Directions
- 1Pour about 2 inches of water into a pot and bring it to a low heat, ensuring it does not boil.
- 2Add 1/2 cup of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of beeswax pellets, and 1/4 cup of castor oil into a glass measuring cup.
- 3Place the glass measuring cup with the oils into the pot with water to melt the ingredients very slowly over low heat.
- 4Once completely melted, remove the glass measuring cup from the heat.
- 5Let the melted mixture cool for just a few minutes until it is slightly cooled but not hardened.
- 6Add about 10 drops of peppermint essential oil to the mixture.
- 7Add about 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to the mixture.
- 8Add about 15 drops of lavender essential oil to the mixture.
- 9Mix the essential oils thoroughly into the melted balm mixture with a spoon.
- 10Quickly pour the mixture into small tins before the wax starts to harden.
- 11Set the filled tins aside to allow the balm to cool and set up completely.
- 12Create and print labels for the balm, naming it 'Breathe Easy Balm' and listing the ingredients.
- 13Once the balm is cooled and set up, apply the labels to the tins.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup coconut oil
- 0.25 cup beeswax pellets
- 0.25 cup castor oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
Equipment
potglass measuring cupspoonsmall tinslabel printer
Tips
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before adding essential oils, but not too long, or the wax will start to harden.
- Work quickly when pouring the mixture into tins to prevent the wax from hardening.
- Adjust the amount of essential oils to your preference, noting that the recipe yields a small batch for infrequent use to prevent rancidity or waste.
- The balm is soft, calming, and made with trusted ingredients, supporting natural and holistic living.
- This can be a great DIY gift option.
- It’s important to make a small batch as this is not something frequently used, to avoid waste and rancid products.
- The balm helps with coughing at night when lying down, providing a soothing effect like a homemade Vicks VapoRub.
- This is a natural and trusted alternative to commercial vapor rubs, promoting natural and slow living lifestyle.
- The melting process should be done slowly over very low heat; do not let the water boil to preserve the integrity of the ingredients.
- For safe handling of essential oils, ensure the mixture is slightly cooled before adding them as heat can alter their properties and effectiveness.
- The balm should be allowed to cool and set up completely before applying the labels and using it.
- Always check for allergic reactions to essential oils before widespread use; a small patch test is recommended.
- Store the balm in airtight containers away from direct sunlight and heat to extend its shelf life.