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Homemade Vapor Rub Recipe
Easy recipe for DIY Vapor Rub using coconut oil, shea butter, and essential oils.
Author:
Emily
Equipment
4 oz. mason jar with lid, or any other sealable glass container
Materials
20
drops Eucalyptus essential oil
15
drops Peppermint essential oil
4
tablespoons
shea butter
2 ½
tablespoons
coconut oil
Instructions
Fill a small saucepan of water about 1/3 of the way full and place on the stove over medium/low heat.
Place the jar in the water being careful not to allow any of the water into the jar.
Add the shea butter to the jar. Once it melts, add the coconut oil and stir to combine the two.
Once the shea and coconut oil are melted, carefully remove the jar from the saucepan.
Let the mixture cool down for about 15 minutes at room temp.
Add the eucalyptus and peppermint oils and stir again.
Allow the mixture to cool until the vapor rub has solidified then seal with a lid. It will keep through the year when stored in a cool, dry place.