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DIY Chest Rub

Natural alternative to conventional vapour chest rub.
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Katie Stewart Wellness

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ¼ cup shea butter
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets
  • 10 drops Eucalyptus
  • 10 drops Peppermint
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Copaiba
  • 10 drops Arborvitae

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the essential oils to a double boiler (see notes for alternative).
  • Stir constantly until melted.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Add essential oils and stir well.
  • Pour into a glass jar and cool on the counter.
  • Use as needed.

Notes

If you don’t have a double broiler, fill a small pot with 1” of water at the bottom. Place a slightly smaller stainless steel bowl in the pot making sure it doesn’t touch the bottom. Turn heat to medium-high.

If you are missing some of the essential oils, make the rub with what you have on hand and adjust the ratios accordingly.

For children, use 5 drops of each oil.

For infants, use 5 drops each lemon and copaiba.