Natural Vapour Rub Medium – Infant Version (Below 2 Years Old) 60ml

Natural & Petrolatum Free
Natural Relief for Cough & Colds
Combined with your loving touch, this safe and effective natural decongestant vapour rub is perfect to soothe and relieve symptoms from blocked nose, respiratory congestion, colds, flu, cough, sinusitis, allergy symptoms, etc.
Also available in Kids Version (above 2Y) for kids above 2 years.
 
Direction: Apply liberally onto the chest and back (as well as along the spine) and soles of feet for little ones (especially under the four smallest toes). For supporting respiratory function, this salve can also be applied after every shower.
 
Cautions:

• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If skin irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your GP.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use if allergic to the ingredients.

Why Petroleum Free?

• Petroleum jelly – a byproduct of the oil refining process – is not sustainable nor eco-friendly. As it cannot be metabolized by the body, it stays in the body as a contaminant, which can potentially pass on to children during breastfeeding [1].
• Potentially carcinogenic according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) [2].
• No beneficial qualities for nourishing skin where natural alternatives can do better.
• Potential Xenoestrogen presence may disrupt hormones balance, leading to estrogen dominance, which is linked to infertility, menstrual problems, accelerated aging, allergies, nutrient deficiencies, etc [3].

References:

• [1]. Evidence for cosmetics as a source of mineral oil contamination in women. Concin N1, Hofstetter G, Plattner B, Tomovski C, Fiselier K, Gerritzen K, Semsroth S, Zeimet AG, Marth C, Siegl H, Rieger K, Ulmer H, Concin H, Grob K.J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2011 Nov;20(11):1713-9. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2011.2829. Epub 2011 Oct 4.
• [2]. EWG Research Shows 22 Percent of All Cosmetics May Be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity. Environmental Working Group (EWG).Epub 2007 Feb 8.
• [3]. Specific in vitro toxicity of crude and refined petroleum products: II. Estrogen (alpha and beta) and androgen receptor-mediated responses in yeast assays.Vrabie CM1, Candido A, van Duursen MB, Jonker MT.Environ Toxicol Chem. 2010 Jul;29(7):1529-36. doi: 10.1002/etc.187.