tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post3546451171047525562..comments2023-09-06T11:20:56.427-04:00Comments on Easy Peasy Organic : Coconut Chest RubEasy peasy organichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-16606608980094028212013-06-20T04:57:08.439-04:002013-06-20T04:57:08.439-04:00@Kerri Great point, Kerri! Axx@<a href="#c5072147654552411891" rel="nofollow">Kerri</a> Great point, Kerri! AxxEasy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-50721476545524118912013-06-17T10:15:09.456-04:002013-06-17T10:15:09.456-04:00Great recipe! One thing I would change in the rec...Great recipe! One thing I would change in the recipe though...a glass pot is mandatory...essential oils will pull the petrochemicals out of the plastic pot/container and leech the chemicals into the chest rub. www.aromatools.com has awesome dark and clear glass jars to buy, fyi. As another reader posted, you don't have to buy the dark colored glass, just store in in a pantry or refrigerator. :-)Kerrihttp://www.itstimetogreen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-26491734852014307152013-05-04T11:11:20.394-04:002013-05-04T11:11:20.394-04:00@Brittany MaxwellNot necessary, but anything with ...@<a href="#c1234174463786909647" rel="nofollow">Brittany Maxwell</a>Not necessary, but anything with essential oils in it (like eucalyptus or peppermint or lavender, etc) is best kept out of direct sunlight or it loses its potency. Which is why I usually go for dark jars for this kind of stuff. :)Easy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-12341744637869096472013-05-04T04:03:17.301-04:002013-05-04T04:03:17.301-04:00Hi there! Do you need to store it in a blue conta...Hi there! Do you need to store it in a blue container? At my health food store, I know they sell blue and clear/white plastic/glass containers. Brittany Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810902729139898403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-47591517164529354142013-02-23T10:02:19.722-05:002013-02-23T10:02:19.722-05:00Try adding an emusifier like bees wax to bring the...Try adding an emusifier like bees wax to bring the melting point up so it is more room temperature stable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-53172785869990293262013-02-12T18:16:55.116-05:002013-02-12T18:16:55.116-05:00@Lauri Garrison Eek! Wouldn't want that, then!...@<a href="#c2328691921261039248" rel="nofollow">Lauri Garrison</a> Eek! Wouldn't want that, then! :)<br /><br />I did a quick google search to see what other oils are 'expectorants' - those are the ones that induce productive coughs and help clear the lung passages. You might try a combination of frankincense, rosemary and/or marjoram instead. I've not used them in this balm before, but they seem to have similar expectorant properties to eucalyptus or peppermint, so worth a go. I reckon it'd smell quite nice with citrus plus a combination of the above. You might like to play around with relative proportions, to get something that smells nice for you ... a winter-cold perfume, so to speak :)<br /><br />Always be sure you don't react to new essential oils, if you haven't tried them before. And hope you feel better soon! <br />AxxEasy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-91766571792623604522013-02-12T18:07:19.039-05:002013-02-12T18:07:19.039-05:00Michelle - we used to do the same thing! Give it a...Michelle - we used to do the same thing! Give it a go - a 'free' foot massage can't hurt a cough :)<br /><br />Anon - I'd try subbing with peppermint essential oil. The menthol in the mint should have a similar effect. Easy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-23286919212610392482013-02-12T18:04:56.889-05:002013-02-12T18:04:56.889-05:00I am EXTREMELY allergic to peppermint.....is there...I am EXTREMELY allergic to peppermint.....is there another option that would still be effective?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256735475277734405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-4655142992752695162013-02-12T17:42:13.864-05:002013-02-12T17:42:13.864-05:00Wonderful recipe, I am going to make some to have ...Wonderful recipe, I am going to make some to have on hand in our home. I love handmade skin care products with organic ingredients. ;o)Paula Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016712110534286172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-62248497868754397782013-02-12T16:25:06.856-05:002013-02-12T16:25:06.856-05:00Is there an oil you can substitute for the Eucalyp...Is there an oil you can substitute for the Eucalyptus for someone with an allergy to it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-75085623694609135172013-02-12T14:45:12.099-05:002013-02-12T14:45:12.099-05:00I just found you & THANK YOU! this is wonderf...I just found you & THANK YOU! this is wonderful! Kind of strange question about this - we use the OTC kind by rubbing on the bottom of the feet to help with coughing at night - do you think your version would work in the same way?Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-53836258990067055612013-01-22T16:22:00.286-05:002013-01-22T16:22:00.286-05:00Anon,
Absolutely - much more so than the vaporubs ...Anon,<br />Absolutely - much more so than the vaporubs you buy at the chemist! I make this for my own little girl. <br /><br />The amount of essential oils in this recipe should be low enough even for sensitive skin, and coconut oil is a great moisturiser, but if you're worried just start with a small bit on the first go. <br /><br />Always use your own best judgement, particularly with anything that goes on your skin or in your mouth.Easy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-91151788806901624072013-01-22T08:13:48.387-05:002013-01-22T08:13:48.387-05:00I just want to make sure this is children safe as ...I just want to make sure this is children safe as well. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-82492729335710927982013-01-08T10:39:27.389-05:002013-01-08T10:39:27.389-05:00@Leelyn Great idea, L! I don't think that woul...@<a href="#c107286722140943636" rel="nofollow">Leelyn</a> Great idea, L! I don't think that would harm ... you might just have to experiment with making a pretty smell out of them all :)Easy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-1072867221409436362013-01-08T06:47:54.753-05:002013-01-08T06:47:54.753-05:00I was thinking of adding Lavender oil to this mix ...I was thinking of adding Lavender oil to this mix since it is usually hard to sleep when sick, do you think this will mess the mixture up or help it?? thanksLeelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847053053256077026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-54794128605523412582013-01-07T23:11:05.376-05:002013-01-07T23:11:05.376-05:00I made this with the solid coconut oil. It's ...I made this with the solid coconut oil. It's great!! A tiny bit goes a long way. I made it over a month ago, and what is left in the jar still smells as strong as it did when I made it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502753858704817641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-74091272225974747072013-01-07T15:22:52.194-05:002013-01-07T15:22:52.194-05:00You can also whip the solid coconut oil and essent...You can also whip the solid coconut oil and essential oils with a mixer for about 5-7 minutes and it will be more spreadable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-8307953623214658032013-01-06T05:05:38.322-05:002013-01-06T05:05:38.322-05:00Put your drops in capsules. Put your drops in capsules. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990983150624051377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-67342871820070943522012-12-14T18:58:19.616-05:002012-12-14T18:58:19.616-05:00Hello! Can I add beeswax to make it more like a sa...Hello! Can I add beeswax to make it more like a salve type homemade product?<br /><br />And thank you so much fro sharing this recipe. Blessings!!Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-31986281331669757792012-12-05T20:40:29.623-05:002012-12-05T20:40:29.623-05:00Then add some menthol crystals in there!Then add some menthol crystals in there!Hippy Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125336738286801382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-61755967504929457272012-10-20T16:23:14.101-04:002012-10-20T16:23:14.101-04:00@Mustang65 When I remember, I choke down droppers ...@<a href="#c2511595595003813192" rel="nofollow">Mustang65</a> When I remember, I choke down droppers of olive leaf extract ... supposedly it increases immune function (but it *does* taste pretty awful :) ) AEasy peasy organichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622506744529786367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-25115955950038131922012-10-09T23:14:40.274-04:002012-10-09T23:14:40.274-04:00Hi-I just saw this posted on Pinterest and am curi...Hi-I just saw this posted on Pinterest and am curious about your olive leaf extract information. I saw the link to wiki but am wondering what you do personally with olive leaf? Thanks!Mustang65https://www.blogger.com/profile/02490225253227292509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-90993914068430902372011-12-16T04:16:23.963-05:002011-12-16T04:16:23.963-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.cydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628459962661488251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555026666921417340.post-19696186383921056022011-11-03T11:25:57.526-04:002011-11-03T11:25:57.526-04:00Great recipe! I love coconut oil on my skin - soot...Great recipe! I love coconut oil on my skin - soothing and soaks right in.Witch of Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215650029608694535noreply@blogger.com