Decongestant balm

Whose mom (or dad) didn't slather them with Vicks Vapo Rub when they were sick as a kid? Or send it humming out of the humidifier in a mist? That ritual was so ingrained for so many of us, that we're likely to reflexively do the same when our kids are stuffed up and sick. But did you know that it only takes 5 simple ingredients to make your own, all natural, homemade chest rub? Beeswax, coconut oil and three essential oils (eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary)create the penetrating and soothing vapors we've come to know and love, but without the endocrine disrupting petrolatum found in its conventional counterpart.

This winter, try something new and pledge to make an all natural remedy. Already have a homemade favorite? Share yours below! And don't forget to check out our blog for more information on how to create your own homemade decongestant chest balm.