Homemade Vapor Rub
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Fill a glass container with 1/4 cup of Shea butter.
- 2Fill a glass container with 1/4 cup of Shea butter.
- 3Fill a glass container with 1/4 cup of Shea butter.
- 4Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the glass container.
- 5Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the glass container.
- 6Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the glass container.
- 7Add 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets to the container. (Note: The video doubles the recipe, using 4 tablespoons, but the given recipe is for a single batch.)
- 8Add 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets to the container. (Note: The video doubles the recipe, using 4 tablespoons, but the given recipe is for a single batch.)
- 9Add 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets to the container. (Note: The video doubles the recipe, using 4 tablespoons, but the given recipe is for a single batch.)
- 10Place the glass container in a double boiler on the stove and melt the ingredients until nice and smooth.
- 11Place the glass container in a double boiler on the stove and melt the ingredients until nice and smooth.
- 12Place the glass container in a double boiler on the stove and melt the ingredients until nice and smooth.
- 13Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes.
- 14Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes.
- 15Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes.
- 16Add 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to open up airways.
- 17Add 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to open up airways.
- 18Add 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to open up airways.
- 19Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil for clear breathing.
- 20Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil for clear breathing.
- 21Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil for clear breathing.
- 22Add 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil as a best overall oil.
- 23Add 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil as a best overall oil.
- 24Add 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil as a best overall oil.
- 25Add 5 drops of Lemon essential oil for immune support.
- 26Add 5 drops of Lemon essential oil for immune support.
- 27Add 5 drops of Lemon essential oil for immune support.
- 28Add 5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil for immune support.
- 29Add 5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil for immune support.
- 30Add 5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil for immune support.
- 31Add 5 drops of Clove essential oil for immune support.
- 32Add 5 drops of Clove essential oil for immune support.
- 33Add 5 drops of Clove essential oil for immune support.
- 34Add 3 drops of Lavender essential oil to promote relaxation.
- 35Add 3 drops of Lavender essential oil to promote relaxation.
- 36Add 3 drops of Lavender essential oil to promote relaxation.
- 37Give the mixture a really good mix after adding all essential oils.
- 38Give the mixture a really good mix after adding all essential oils.
- 39Give the mixture a really good mix after adding all essential oils.
- 40Pour the mixture into containers, such as deodorant tubes or tins. Reuse old jars if available.
- 41Pour the mixture into containers, such as deodorant tubes or tins. Reuse old jars if available.
- 42Pour the mixture into containers, such as deodorant tubes or tins. Reuse old jars if available.
- 43Set the filled containers aside to cool.
- 44Set the filled containers aside to cool.
- 45Set the filled containers aside to cool.
- 46Once cooled and solidified, store the vapor rub in your medicine cabinet and use as needed.
- 47Once cooled and solidified, store the vapor rub in your medicine cabinet and use as needed.
- 48Once cooled and solidified, store the vapor rub in your medicine cabinet and use as needed.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Shea butter
- 0.25 cup Shea butter
- 0.25 cup Shea butter
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 0.25 cup Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Beeswax pellets
- 2 tablespoons Beeswax pellets
- 2 tablespoons Beeswax pellets
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops Lemon essential oil
- 5 drops Lemon essential oil
- 5 drops Lemon essential oil
- 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
- 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
- 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
- 5 drops Clove essential oil
- 5 drops Clove essential oil
- 5 drops Clove essential oil
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
Equipment
Glass containerStoveDouble boilerDeodorant tube (optional)TinsSpoon
Tips
- All ingredients are easy to find on Amazon.
- If you don't have all the essential oils, use what you have.
- Using a deodorant tube makes application easier for kids.