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DIY Chest Rub with Essential Oils

December 14, 2015 Updated on February 28, 2020 By Erin 11 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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As winter approaches each year, I work hard to keep our immune systems strong, our house clean, and our food whole in an attempt to stay healthy. This DIY Chest Rub Recipe with Essential Oils is perfect for the cooler weather in fall and winter!

DIy chest rub recipe essential oils RC Young Living

As part of my winter wellness routine, I always keep this Chest Rub on hand. The aroma of R.C Essential Oil makes me feel inspired and comforted with its uplifting aroma! Ahhh…the smell of R.C…it’s just lovely! Especially in the cold weather months when you want to snuggle up on the couch and just relax.

Like Thieves, R.C. Essential Oil blend is unique to Young living. It is a combination of spruce, cypress, three types of eucalyptus oils, and several other immune-boosting oils. It packs a lot of punch!

Young Living doesn’t specifically say what R.C. stands for, but many believe it stands for Respiratory Congestion. It is great for opening up the airways and providing respiratory support. You can diffuse 4-6 drops of R.C. throughout the day, or apply it diluted to the chest or upper back with this Chest Rub recipe. 

R.C. essential oil blend young living

R.C. Essential oil is a Young Living exclusive blend of:

  • Three varieties of Eucalyptus Essential Oil (E. globulus, E. radiata, and E. citriodora)
  • Myrtle Essential Oil
  • Marjoram Essential Oil
  • Pine Essential Oil
  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Cypress Essential Oil
  • Black Spruce Essential Oil
  • Peppermint Essential Oil

That’s a whole lot of oily goodness in just one bottle. Doesn’t that list just sound amazing! If you don’t have R.C., you can substitute Raven or any of the Eucalyptus essential oils in this recipe.

Here’s how to make our DIY Chest Rub with Young Living’s R.C. Essential Oil:

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

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DIY Chest Rub with Essential Oils

This Chest Rub recipe is perfect for cooler weather in the winter and fall.
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Keyword: chest rub, RC Essential Oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Double Boiler

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp beeswax white or yellow
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil solid
  • 60 drops R.C. essential oil
  • 4 oz tin or jar

Instructions

  • In a double boiler (or bain-marie), melt the beeswax and coconut oil together.
    How to Make DIY Chest Rub
  • Remove from heat. Drop in the R.C. essential oil and stir well.
  • Carefully pour into a small tin with a lid or another jar with a lid. Let cool before using it.
    DIY Chest Rub
  • Use as needed by rubbing a quarter-sized amount on the chest and/or upper back. Reapply frequently.

Notes

Store this Chest Rub at room temperature. It may melt in warm climates. Place it in the refrigerator to return to a solid. 

RC Essential Oil Chest Rub Recipes Young Living

See more essential oil recipes for winter wellness:

  • NingXia Red Gummies
  • Honey Lemon Throat Drops
  • Invigorating Shower Bomb
  • Moisturizing Hand Cleanser Spray
  • Immune Boosting Roller Blends
  • Elderberry Gummies
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Comments

  1. JoAnn says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Hi girls, what is the shelf life for this rub last? And do you use when you’re congested?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      September 8, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      I think this would definitely last at least a year in a cool, dark environment and much longer in the refrigerator (for a cooling sensation). We use it because the scent is refreshing and invigorating. The essential oil blend we use here includes the naturally occurring compounds linalol acetate, linalol, camphene,
      and eucalyptol which support wellness.

      Reply
  2. Terry says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Is there any reason why you couldn’t make this in the microwave instead of double broiler? I ask because I’ve been asked to make this with a 55 & older crowd at a wellness facility that doesn’t have a stove.

    Reply
    • Terry Bickel says

      August 20, 2017 at 9:25 pm

      I see that u dont have a reply yet. Just wanted to tell u that I did mine in the microwave and it turned out great. I just did it a little at a time on a lower heat and kept stirring till totally melted. Love it!

      Reply
  3. Chris says

    September 22, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    Where do you get your beeswax? I’d like a pure and natural source if possible.

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      September 26, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      All of our ingredients are linked in the recipe. This is the organic beeswax that we love (affiliate link) – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LTUBOE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006LTUBOE&linkCode=as2&tag=recwitessoil-20&linkId=U7JIHVWVH677H4XP

      Reply
  4. Carmen says

    December 28, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Is this safe for use on children and pregnant women?

    Reply
  5. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires says

    September 20, 2018 at 5:17 am

    I’m currently using Young Living Lavender Oil! It is perfect! I found your post from Pinterest! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    January 4, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    Is there an easy way to measure 60 drops?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Jennifer! There are about 80 drops in a 5 ml bottle, so you are going to use most of it. I typically count out the drops, but 60 drops would be the same as about 3 ml. Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply
  7. Pat says

    January 23, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    I have a grandson that will be 2 July 31. Can this be applied to his chest

    Reply

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