Homemade Vapor Rub

Directions

  1. 1Fill a glass container with 1/4 cup of Shea butter.
  2. 2Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the glass container.
  3. 3Add 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.)
  4. 4Place the glass container in a double boiler on the stove and melt the ingredients until nice and smooth.
  5. 5Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes.
  6. 6Add 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil to open up airways.
  7. 7Add 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil for clear breathing.
  8. 8Add 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil as a best overall oil.
  9. 9Add 5 drops of Lemon essential oil for immune support.
  10. 10Add 5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil for immune support.
  11. 11Add 5 drops of Clove essential oil for immune support.
  12. 12Add 3 drops of Lavender essential oil to promote relaxation.
  13. 13Give the mixture a really good mix after adding all essential oils.
  14. 14Pour the mixture into containers, such as deodorant tubes or tins. Reuse old jars if available.
  15. 15Set the filled containers aside to cool.
  16. 16Once cooled and solidified, store the vapor rub in your medicine cabinet and use as needed.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup Shea butter
  • 0.25 cup Coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Beeswax pellets
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 10 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
  • 5 drops Clove 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.