Have you ever caught a whiff of pine needles and immediately felt your sinuses tingle?
You’re not alone! The invigorating scent can prompt a delightful rush for congested sinuses, especially during allergy season. That’s where our Deep Breath Homemade Salve comes into play!
This natural remedy harnesses the power of nature’s defenders, featuring a harmonious blend of essential oils. This incredible chest salve provides soothing relief and promotes clearer breathing, helping you breathe fully.
Dive into this simple recipe and discover how easy it is to support your health while indulging in nature’s refreshing aromas!
Salve Vs. Balm
In home remedy products, the terms “salve” and “balm” are often used interchangeably, but they each have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Salves are typically oil-based preparations that blend natural waxes and oils, making them particularly effective for deep moisturization and healing. Their thicker consistency allows for a protective barrier on the skin, ideal for soothing dry or irritated areas. On the other hand, balms often contain added ingredients such as butters which provide a creamier texture that can be easier to apply and absorb into the skin. While balms can also offer soothing benefits, they tend to be formulated with a balanced mixture of emollients and might focus more on fragrance or cosmetic appeal.
What’s in This Homemade Salve Recipe?
Coconut Oil (Solid)
Solid Coconut Oil is the backbone of this homemade salve, providing a rich and creamy consistency that enhances the overall texture. This natural emollient creates a protective barrier and locks in moisture, making it a perfect ingredient for soothing discomfort during allergy season.
Beeswax
Beeswax contributes to the salve’s consistency, helping to achieve a luxurious, thick texture that adheres well to the skin. This natural wonder creates a protective layer over the skin that shields it from environmental irritants and locks in moisture, ensuring your skin remains hydrated and comfortable.
Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil enhances the salve’s overall texture, making it smooth and easy to apply. It also lends a natural green hue. Thanks to its high concentration of essential fatty acids and nutrients, hemp seed oil is renowned for supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
Defender Essential Oil Blend
The Defender Essential Oil Blend is a powerhouse of nature, meticulously crafted to support respiration and boost immunity. This invigorating mix typically combines essential oils, each chosen for specific health benefits. Incorporating this dynamic blend into your Deep Breath Homemade Salve enhances its soothing properties and creates a natural shield that empowers your body to thrive amidst seasonal challenges.
Eucalyptus (Globulus) Essential Oil
Known for its powerful properties, Eucalyptus Essential Oil supports respiration by promoting clearer airways, making each breath more refreshing. It’s particularly effective at easing seasonal discomfort, helping to soothe the irritation that often accompanies allergies or colds. Additionally, Eucalyptus Oil boosts immunity, working synergistically with the other essential oils in the Defender blend to create a natural shield against environmental stressors.
Things to Remember When Using this Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If this oil has been oxidized (left with the cap off for long periods of time) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
Some essential oil recipes are not generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil recipe is safe to use with kids aged 10+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless directed by a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Deep Breath Chest Salve Recipe
Deep Breath Chest Salve Recipe
Time: 5 mins
Est. Shelf Life: 6 months
Yield: 2 fl oz
Ingredients
- FROM YOUR BOX
2 Tbsp coconut oil (solid)
¼ tsp beeswax
½ Tbsp hemp seed oil
15 drops Defender Essential Oil Blend
20 drops Eucalyptus (Globulus) Essential Oil
- FROM YOUR HOME
2oz jar 🛒
Directions
- In a double boiler or the microwave using short intervals, melt the coconut oil and beeswax together.
- Add the hemp seed oil and essential oils and stir.
- Pour mixture into a 2oz jar and allow it to cool.
- To use, apply to the chest for a refreshing breathing experience.
tips from katie
- Hemp Seed will give this product a natural green color.
- In many recipes from Simply Earth, you’ll notice that we usually melt all our oils together (except for the essential oils). We don’t add hemp seed oil until step 2 in this recipe. This is because hemp seed has a lower smoke point than most carrier oils, and we want to avoid overheating it.
- Our Deep Breath Chest Salve only takes about 5 minutes to make but then it needs to set which typically takes around 20 minutes.