Make your own cold balm in 5 minutes

Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are back in high season. Time to make a cold balm yourself! I have here a great tutorial for DIY cold ointment to make.

When your nose is stuffy or runny, your eyes water and you feel listless - then it's time for a cold ointment. It may not make the cold disappear immediately. But for that the Cold cream the Symptoms alleviate and help you feel better. And this in a completely natural way.

This homemade cold balm contains essential oils that will help your body clear up the chill.

Essential oils evaporate on the skin and stimulate the nasal and bronchial mucous membranes. This helps you get rid of mucus faster.

You don't have to go to the pharmacy or drugstore for a good cold cream. You can Make cold balm yourself. Much faster than you think.

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Why you should make cold balm yourself

Have you ever looked at the ingredient list of the creams you buy?

Many cold ointments are based on mineral oil. But you can easily use natural ingredients for skin care. They are gentle on the skin and much better for health.

This much you need to know: An ointment can't help the common cold, but it will make you feel better.

No matter whether Wick VapoRup, Tiger Balm or Broncholind - all of these cough ointments have mineral oil as their base. Creams with this base are considered very critical by many experts - including Stiftung Warentest. It may be that the components of the petroleum penetrate the skin barrier. What exactly they do in the body has not yet been fully clarified.

However, if you can avoid it, then you should use this opportunity.

The advantages of a homemade cold ointment

• It is skin friendly
• You know what's in it and what's not
• It does not contain artificial ingredients
• You only need 5 minutes
• 100 grams of the ointment costs not even one euro

By the way, it is also worth it financially. Because such a purchased ointment is very expensive. But it is so easy to make a cough ointment yourself. 100 grams cost in the DIY variant not even 1 euro. While branded products cost 12 euros per 100 grams.

Once you get the ingredients, they last forever. You can make cold balm galore with them. It takes just 5 minutes to mix all the ingredients.

What ingredients do I need to make my own cold ointment?

Let's take a quick look at the ingredients list. I'll also tell you how each ingredient works.

Vegetable oils

So the basis for this DIY tutorial is not mineral oil, but olive oil, Coconut oil* and Shea butter*. All three oils have a soothing and nourishing effect on the skin. As it is already irritated enough around the nose, this is just what I need.

Don't have olive oil on hand? Then use another oil. Very good also work Almond oil* or Jojoba oil*. You can also use sunflower oil.

Natural essential oils quickly lose their fragrance when exposed to air. If you mix them with fatty substances like Almond oil*, olive oil or similar, they are preserved for much longer. This ensures that they are held in place. This allows the components and fragrance of the essential oils to reach the mucous membranes and bronchial tubes via the nose.

Beeswax

It ensures that the cough balm becomes solid. Without wax, the cream would be liquid like a dressing. You can order the wax in larger quantities on Amazon or buy it in a craft store. It lasts forever and is used in a great many DIY creams.

Depending on the quality of the Beeswax* The ointment can become more solid or more liquid. If it is too runny, you can simply melt it down again and add new wax pastilles. If the cold cream is too solid, melt it down and add a little more oil.

None Beeswax* at hand? Then reduce the amount of olive oil and use it to make your own cold balm Coconut oil*, Cocoa butter* or Shea butter*. An alternative to Beeswax* 1:1 is to replace berry wax.

Essential oils

The best essential oils to make cold cream yourself are eucalyptus and peppermint. Each cold is different and each person reacts differently to the additives.

ImportantEssential oils are highly concentrated, you should never apply them undiluted on the skin. They are always mixed with a base oil, like olive oil in this case.

As an alternative to Eucalyptus oil* or Peppermint oil* You can also try these oils:

• Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and diaphoretic.
• Lavender oil* combats headaches and is effective against bacteria.
• Spruce needle is diaphoretic, expectorant and antibacterial.
• Peppermint acts against bacteria and viruses and is analgesic.
• Eucalyptus disinfects, kills germs and loosens mucus.
• Linden strengthens the immune system, is diaphoretic and helps against a large amount of cold symptoms.
• Tea tree oil* disinfects you properly. It fights viruses, bacteria and fungi.
• Sage helps against sore throat.
• Menthol: Clears the airways.

High quality cold balms from selected essential oils, help you to be and become healthy. They clear the airways, helping to improve breathing and coughing. They also have an anti-inflammatory and relaxing effect because they can fight germs, viruses and fungi while strengthening the immune system. You can here read more about the effect of individual oils.

Due to these properties, they are effective helpers against coughs, colds and other diseases. Cineole-rich oils such as eucalyptus and myrtle are particularly useful in treating cold symptoms due to their strong antiviral properties.

DIY Tip:

In the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils you will find many step-by-step instructions with photos.

When I started to look into the subject, I stumbled across this book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book myself.

How to make cough ointment yourself

Well, curious too? Then off to the Make cold balm yourself.

You will find here a very detailed step-by-step instructions with detailed explanations. If you regularly make ointments, creams and balms, then you will find a short version of the recipe at the end of the blog post. Here comes the instructions for those who have little experience with natural cosmetics.

These instructions are sufficient for one jar.

Ingredients

• 10 g Coconut oil* (about 1 tablespoon)
• 10 g Shea butter*
• 75 ml olive oil
• 15 g Beeswax*
• 10 drops Peppermint oil*
• 4 drops Eucalyptus oil*
• 4 drops Lavender oil*

Also: scales, saucepan, jam jar with large opening, spoon (ideal: wooden spoon), glass for filling.

Preparation

Prepare water bath

For the cold balm, you need to set up a water bath. To do this, bring water to a boil in a pot. Place an empty jam jar without a lid in the pot. Important: The jar must have a large opening and should not be too deep - you must be able to stir in it without any problems.

The water should cover about half of the glass. Once the water begins to simmer, you can proceed.

Pull the pot off the stove.

Combine oils

Cradle Coconut oil* and Shea butter* off. Pour them into the jam jar. Stir with a spoon until the oils melt and combine. Now add the olive oil. Stir gently so that you get a uniform mixture.

Now come the BeeswaxAdd the *-pastilles. Here, too, it's all about stirring.

Fold in essential oils

Now you give Peppermint oil* and eucalyptus and Lavender oil* to it. Stir well again and the mixture is ready.

Do a little test: take a small sample and put it on a cold plate. Due to the small amount on the plate, the mass will be slightly harder than in the final product. Too soft? Take more wax. Too hard? Take a little more coconut oil.

When you are satisfied, pour the mixture into the clean jar.

Let the cold balm cool without the lid and only then close it.

Important: Essential oils are not suitable for infants and asthmatics!

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Where to put cold balm?

Apply the cold ointment to the back, neck and chest. It can also be helpful to apply the cream to the forehead - but be careful: the ointment must not get into the eyes! Do not apply the cold balm more than 3 times a day. Massage the balm well and then keep the body warm.

Before going to bed, apply the balm thinly to your bare chest and back. Then put on a warm shirt and wrap a cloth loosely around your neck. The rising essential oils make it easier for you to breathe at night and also smell wonderful. Breathing becomes easier and mucus is loosened.

Eucalyptus oil* has an expectorant, antiseptic, revitalizing and regenerating effect. You can also play around with the oils in the recipe for your balm. Lavender oil* can be added as a third oil, for example.

Another option: transform your bedroom into an aromatic space with the help of fragrance lamps. When you have a cold Peppermint oil* particularly effective for aromatizing your living space. Eucalyptus, lavender or rosemary are a good choice for a feel-good oasis against the common cold.

The ultimate cold killer!

Can you put cold balm under the nose?

If your nose is very stuffy, you can apply cold balm. You will quickly notice that you can breathe more deeply again. However, if you have a cold and a runny nose, we do not recommend it. The essential oils will then burn the skin.

What do I have to pay attention to if I want to make cold ointment myself?

Caution is advised primarily with the essential oils. They are very highly concentrated, which not everyone can tolerate. If you use these oils, you should pay attention:

• Only pure vegetable oils: Make sure that's what the label says: "100 percent pure essential oil."
• Do allergy test: In some cases, essential oils can cause allergic reactions. Apply a little olive oil (or Almond oil*) to the crook of your arm and then apply a drop of the desired oil to the skin as a sample. If there is no reaction after 20 minutes, you can use the essential oil.
• Pay attention to the shelf life: For new oils, make sure that the lid is tightly closed. The shelf life of essential oils is about 6 to 12 months. It is best to write the date of opening on the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place.
• Pregnant women, babies and toddlers: This cold balm is not made for pregnant women, babies and young children. The reason for this is the essential oils. If in doubt, consult with your doctor.
• The cream is also not suitable for asthma patients and anyone who has a chronic respiratory disease. Also, if your skin is damaged, for example, by sunburn or you are hypersensitive to essential oils, you should not use the balm.

How to properly store homemade cold balm?

Thanks to the beeswax and coconut oil, the cold ointment has a very long shelf life. You can leave it in the refrigerator for a year and use it again and again when you have a cold.

The cold ointment is a wonderful gift for Christmasthat you can prepare early and so do not get stress.

And here, as promised, the short version of the instructions for all those who regularly experiment with natural cosmetics.

Our conclusion

A homemade cold cream is ready in no time. You can store it in the fridge for up to a year and you don't even need many ingredients. Sounds good, doesn't it? So, from now on, make your own cold balm.

Have fun making it and good luck!

 

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