Disclaimer: If you feel symptoms of a common cold arising in your body, first and foremost check with your doctor that it’s not COVID. If you’ve been cleared and are indeed dealing with the common cold, try using these at-home tips to help alleviate congestion, soothe aches and pains, and clear your foggy mind.
Use an all-natural vaporizing chest balm.
Beauty Out of the Cold Vaporizing Chest Balm
Price: $11
Jumby
Rub a thin layer of this certified organic balm made with healing essential oils on your chest, neck, and upper back to help lull pain and aches caused by a fever and calm your upper body from uncomfortable coughing. The key ingredients are rosemary leaf oil, which is known to reduce dryness and help heal the skin (hello, blowing your nose nonstop), and eucalyptus oil, which can help you breathe easier at night.
Do not use on children under age 6.
Invest in a steam inhaler.
Personal Steam Inhaler with Variable Steam Control & Soft Mask
Price: $50
Vicks
Kourt uses this personal inhaler mixed with lavender, thyme, and peppermint oils to clear congestion at the end of the night when she’s sick or feels like she might be coming down with something.
Create an at-home steam session.
Body Towel
Price: $99
Resorè
Turn off the lights and take a hot bath or shower. Once you can feel the steam rising, close your eyes and deeply inhale and exhale and allow the vapor to clear your mind and grogginess from the day. You can even try this at-home winter soak for added self-care.
Positively Poosh Diffuser Kit
Price: $80
Saje x Poosh
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