For those of you who have children, I found some of the best essential oils to use on delicate skin.
Baby Vapor Rub Essential Oils
Fir – Douglas fir or fir needles are gentle options that are great in a DIY vapor rub. They help the respiratory system and are generally safe for infants 3 months and older when diluted properly.
Cedarwood (Virginian) – This woodsy-smelling oil makes a great ingredient in moisturizing men’s lotion. But it’s also perfect in home remedies for coughing and to help relax.
These are great for a vapor rub, I just want to caution everyone that essential oils can be toxic to children and should be used with lots and lots of caution!
Highly toxic essential oils include camphor, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, thyme, tea tree, and wintergreen oils, the researchers noted. Many essential oils can cause symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations and seizures. Symptoms may also include chemical burns, breathing problems, liver failure and brain swelling, among others. - More Kids Accidentally Poisoned by Essential Oils
Saving this! I have an addiction to vapor rub… not kidding… I use it all the time! I have a jar that sits by my bed and I put a dab on every night before I go to sleep. I can’t wait to try this out and see how it compares!
It’s one of those things that can be dangerous without a lot of people knowing, so I just wanted to give the added precautionary message 