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DIY VAPOR RUBS 
(2 easy to make recipes)

Vapor rubs are usually used to treat symptoms of the common cold, cough and to impair breathing. 
You can also use vapor rubs:

to relief minor pains in the muscles, joints and throat,
to soothe sinus headache,
to soothe earache, 
to treat minor wounds,
to heal cracked heels,
to heal nail fungus

Vapor rub 1

Ingredients:
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup coconut oil
¼ cup grated bees wax
20 drops peppermint essential oil
20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Preparation:
Melt the oils with the beeswax in a double container over medium low heat. Stir while melting; when they are combined cool it slightly. Add the essential oils and stir again. Pour the mixture in a container with a lid). Don`t close the lid until the rub has cooled completely. 

Vapor Rub 2

Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil
2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles 
20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil 
20 drops peppermint essential oil 
10 drops rosemary essential oil 
10 drops cinnamon essential oil (optional)

Preparation:
Melt beeswax with the oil that you chose (olive, coconut etc.) in a double container over medium heat. Add the essential oils. Stir in the oils and put the mix in container of your choosing (with a lid). Don`t close the lid until the rub has cooled completely. 


Caution: Some essential oil and amounts of essential oils aren’t safe for children. Consult with your doctor before using them on children. 

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