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We are all susceptible to catching colds, sinus infections and upper respiratory infections at any time of the year. I have been sick for over a week now and I am willing to try just about anything to feel better!
Reasons why I hate having a head cold and upper respiratory infection:
- suddenly turned into a super annoying mouth breather
- losing all progress made at cross fit by not being able to work out
- husband is grouchy because I started snoring from being stuffy and it keeps him awake at night
- losing my balance makes me look like a total klutz
- so foggy that I have a hard time concentrating at work
- can not smell or taste my delicious Starbucks coffee all day
- have to use cheap, throw away make up so that I don’t get cold germs in my good stuff and re-infect myself with illness
Believe me, I am a huge fan of the many wonders of medical science, but I need something even more than over the counter meds now. A friend of mine sells doTERRA oils and sent me some in the mail to try. I decided that since I have to use a temporary lip gloss while I am sick, I should just make to make a lip balm that I can use for my dry lips as well as breathe in the healing oils that will cure my cold!
I am going to show you how to make it for yourself too!
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons beeswax (grated or pellets)
1T olive oil
1T cup virgin coconut oil
5 drops of melaleauca
10 drops of on guard
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make:
- Melt beeswax in a glass container
- Let sit for 5 minutes to cool
- Add all other ingredients and mix.
- Allow mixture to sit for a couple of hours in the refrigerator until thickened.
- Store in an airtight container.
I put mine into an empty prescription bottle with the label torn off. . .
This is why you should use these particular essential oils for a head cold:
Melaleuca oil is a proven healer against infections and protects against seasonal and environmental threats to the immune system.
On Guard is a blend of oils sold by doTERRA that contains wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary. This is blended specifically for immune function.
If you like peppermint, you could add some of that too!
If you think that this is something you would like to try, please consider buying from my friend’s site Life Essentially. She is a long time distributor of essential oils and has a blog with fantastic resources as well (like a lot more all natural recipes that you can make at home).
* I was not given products in exchange for this post. I have added affiliate links to my friend’s site so that she might get credit for sales from this post.
Crystal Wall
Looks awesome and healthy benefits as well. Great job!
nicole dziedzic
I am a huge fan of using essential oils! Great way to make some home remedies! Awesome all natural lip balm to make, very fun!
Dhwan
i love this! I’m always having problems with chapped lips and this looks wonderful.
Melissa Pezza
I’ve got to make some of this. I love, love, love lip balm, and I hate getting sick. This is an awesome two-for here!
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita
This sounds wonderful. I love that it might be able to help me keep colds away. I have too much to do to be sick!
diane
I have made my own lip balm and it is incredibly easy. Having a cold is no fun at all!
Jennifer Sikora
I have always wanted to make my own DIY lip balm. I am going to have to get some beeswax and try that.
Scott
Looks easy to do. But I would be wary of the claim “cure a common cold”. There is no cure discovered for the cold.
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs)
This is a great idea. I love using essential oils to stay healthy.
tracee
Is it safe to use an empty prescription bottle (if its not your prescription)? I thought that residue lingers in the bottle even after its been washed/goes through the dishwasher.
tracee
otherwise its a great idea. Certainly cheaper than buying an empty tube.
jtemcio
Good point tracee! My bottle was a prescription for antibiotics for a sinus infection and I washed it out, never thinking about whether or not the medication had permeated the plastic! It might be best to use a small tupperware type container or as you mentioned, purchase a small container specifically for this. I like how you think!
Nicki
I love this! I am definitely going to try it.
Paol Trenny
This is such a clever idea. I love it and plan on using this recipe for myself and other loved ones in my life. Thanks.