Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Johnson’s and Johnson’s have been getting some bad press lately with the realization that their products contain way too many chemicals lots of parents have been seeking out natural alternatives. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s easy to make and if you follow the link on the SoapQueen website you can order all the items at once from Brambleberry.
Recipe:
8 oz. (by volume) Sunflower Oil
4 oz. (by volume) Rice Bran Oil
4 oz. (by volume) Avocado Oil
1 oz. (30 mL) Oat Extract
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.
Base:
Essential Oil Blend (for adults):
Optional for kids under 5:
Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.
A recipe is more than a list of ingredients. There is not enough information in this post. Do you simply dump the oils on the list in a bottle and shake it? Do you combine them with heat on the stove top? Does it need to be shaken before each use? What is the best way to store this? What’s the shelf life? Do you use less, the same amount, or more than Johnson’s? Can you add Vitamin E, aloe vera, or essential oils? Any ingredient substitutions in case we don’t have / can’t afford these ingredients on your list?