Do you like Vicks VapoRub?
It is true that this balm is effective in curing colds.
In particular to decongest the nose and calm coughs.
It is the best remedy to relieve symptoms and get a good night's sleep.
The problem is that the Vicks VapoRub is sometimes poorly supported , especially by children.
So here is the easy recipe to make your homemade VapoRub, without the bad ingredients in it. Watch:
Don't worry, this homemade recipe from Vicks is just as effective than the product sold commercially.
And what's more, the whole family can use it, even the little ones.
Why ? Because unlike the Vicks Vaporub, it does not involve any danger. Watch:
- 10 to 15 drops of essential oil to scent:eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lavender or a mixture according to your preference
- 125 ml of coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets
1. Put the wax in a water bath.
2. Melt the wax, stirring gently.
3. When the wax is well melted, incorporate the coconut oil and the essential oils of your choice.
4. Mix well until all the ingredients form a homogeneous whole.
5. Transfer the mixture to a container with an airtight lid.
6. Leave to infuse and rest for 24 hours.
And there you have it, you have made your homemade Vicks VapoRub :-)
Easy, fast and 100% natural, right?
Even more need to go to the pharmacy to buy Vicks!
- After a few months of use, it is best to discard the mixture , because by dint of putting your fingers there, bacteria can develop there.
- The use of olive oil makes it possible to obtain a more liquid mixture, while the wax solidifies it more. Choose the consistency you prefer.
- If you are making the mixture for a child, add a larger dose of olive or coconut oil and divide by 2 essential oils.
- Never rub the mixture directly under your nose or that of your child. Use it only on the chest.
And for infants rub it preferably on the feet.
- You can replace the beeswax pellets with Candelilla wax.
Vicks VapoRub can be dangerous for young children. It contains ingredients that are irritating and to which the body reacts by producing even more mucus.
This goes unnoticed for adults, but not for children under 2 years old. And that can cause a lot of problems.
The airways of an infant or young child are much narrower than ours.
And if mucus increases in addition to inflammation, breathing may become difficult or even impossible.
You can end up with serious breathing problems. Some cases have already been reported. The Vicks also contains turpentine oil which is very "breathable", but not suitable for children.
Why does Vicks seem to be so effective? It is menthol in particular that allows the brain to believe that it can breathe more easily because of the feeling of cold.
This feeling of coldness makes him believe that there is better airflow. Your brain believes it without it actually being the case.
