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By now everyone should have an idea that I am big, big, BIG on people who make their own products being educated in the subject before putting their first item up for sale. Here is a most fabulous class, or “intensive” taught by Grande Dame Jeanne Rose. There is nothing like taking a class with Ms. Rose – it’s the best investment you can make towards success!

APRIL 18-20, 2008.
BATH & BODY BOOT CAMP — A Skin Care and Professional Spa Formula Class for Your Life With Chocolate and Salts for Health.
San Francisco, CA

$325 before March 1
$350 after
 (enrollment limited to 10)

Deep Medicine: Discovering A Personal Path to Healing & Using Aromatherapy and Aromatic Herbs. Everything you need to know about skin, salt, water, hydrosols, essential oils, herbs for the skin and body and to make your own products.
• Have you ever wondered why some women have such wonderful complexions?
• Have you ever searched for just that right skin care product that is appropriate
for you?
• Would you like to know how to make more prudent and informed decisions in
choosing your skin care products?
• Would you like to learn how to make your products and to treat skin like a queen?
Essential oils have a profound ability to penetrate the skin and can have a very rejuvenating affect. “Salute Per Aqua“, S.P.A. Seminar: an Experience in Natural Beauty, Skin Care, water and salt. It is an enriching class in which you will learn the secrets of Chocolate as a tasting and as a clay mask; beautiful age-defying skin care, take home the perfect blend and a personal bath product; learn the mysterious effects of essential oils on the psyche, all about herbs, water and salt. For the Professional product maker as well. $325 before March 1 and $350 after.  In San Francisco at the House of Aromatic Wonders. 219 Carl St, San Francisco, CA 94117.  To register please phone 415/564-6785 or secure your seat online.

Can’t make the class? Ms. Rose also offers distance learning courses that start at $125. For more information please visit The Jeanne Rose website.

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DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief

When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

  • No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative 
  • Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies 
  • Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy 
  • Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support 
  • Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies 

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm) 
  • 2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets 

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 
  • 8 drops peppermint essential oil 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil 
  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil 
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil 

Optional for kids under 5:
 Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

  1. Melt the base:
     In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid. 
  2. Cool slightly:
     Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid. 
  3. Add essential oils:
     Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness. 
  4. Pour into tins or jars:
     Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on. 
  5. Label & store:
     Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months. 

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

  • For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season. 
  • For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale. 
  • For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes). 

Mum Tips

  • Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities. 
  • Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles. 
  • For a nighttime version, add a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender for extra sleep support. 

 

 

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