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Do you like the Vicks VapoRub?

It is true that this balm is effective in treating colds.

Especially to decongest the nose and calm the cough.

It is the best remedy for relieving symptoms and getting a good night's sleep.

The problem is that the Vicks VapoRub is sometimes badly supported, especially by children.

Here is the easy recipe to make your homemade VapoRub, without the wrong ingredients in it. Look :

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. Look :

What you need

- 10 to 15 drops of essential oil to perfume: eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lavender or a mixture depending on what you prefer

- 125 ml of coconut oil or olive oil

- 1 to 2 tablespoons of beeswax pastilles

How to do

1. Put the wax in a double boiler.

2. Melt the wax by stirring gently.

3. When the wax is well melted, stir in the coconut oil and the essential oils you have chosen.

4. Mix well until all the ingredients form a homogeneous whole.

5. Transfer the mixture to a container with a tight-fitting lid.

6. Let it steep and sit for 24 hours.

Results

And there you have it, you made your homemade Vicks VapoRub :-)

Easy, fast and 100% natural, isn't it?

You don't even have to go to the drugstore to buy Vicks anymore!

Additional advice

- After a few months of use, it is best to throw the mixture because by 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 preferably rub it on the feet.

- You can replace the beeswax pastilles with Candelilla wax.

What are the risks of Vicks sold in stores?

The 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 quite a bit of trouble.

The airways of an infant or toddler are much narrower than ours, and if the mucus increases along with the inflammation, breathing can become difficult or even impossible.

It can lead to serious breathing problems. Some cases have already been reported. Vicks also contains turpentine oil which is very "breathable" but unsuitable for children.

Why does the Vicks seem to be so effective? It is especially menthol that allows the brain to believe that it can breathe more easily because of the feeling of cold.

This feeling of cold makes him believe that there is a better flow of air. Your brain believes in it without actually being.

Your turn...

Have you tried this recipe to make your homemade Vicks VapoRub? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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