Why Choose Urban Medicine Woman's
BREATHE BLEND for Cold and Flu Season?
Why Choose UMW Breathe Blend for Cold and Flu Season?
With so many products available to combat cold and flu season, you might wonder what makes Urban Medicine Woman’s Breathe Blend different? Here's the truth: I created this blend for myself.
Like many of you, I choose products based on who makes them and my personal experience with similar items. Is my Breathe Blend the purest or most organic option out there? I honestly don't know. Does it top every Google search recommendation? Probably not. But here's what I do know, it works
The Story Behind Breathe Blend!
Each of my blends has a unique origin story. Breathe Blend came to life during COVID when regular trips to the store weren't possible. I wanted to recreate my go-to respiratory relief product: Vicks VapoRub. My goal was to develop something with similar benefits but more travel-friendly, something I could easily toss in my purse for those essential outings.
As a bonus, this blend of essential oils also provides excellent defense against airborne bacteria. I create blends to address my own needs first, then share them with friends and family who ask. That's how my business grew organically. My philosophy remains the same: blend for yourself first, then for those who reach out to you.
Comparing the Ingredients
Let's look at what's inside both products:
Vicks VapoRub:
- Active Ingredients: Camphor (4.8%), Eucalyptus oil (1.2%), Menthol (2.6%)
- Inactive Ingredients: Cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol, turpentine oil
UMW Breathe Blend:
- Top Notes: Rosemary (contains camphor), Eucalyptus, Peppermint (contains menthol)
- Middle and Base Notes: Lemon (anti-inflammatory), Chamomile (calming)
- Carrier: Jojoba oil, provides a natural protective barrier for skin, balances natural sebum production, and is gentle enough for sensitive skin like mine
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- Peppermint Essential Oil contains Menthol, which has cooling properties and also has the ability to help open up the airways in the sinuses.
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil is known to open up respiratory airways and has powerful anti-microbial benefits that help fight off types of bacteria or viruses.
- Rosemary Essential Oil has an antihistamine-like effect on the body and can help to alleviate allergic responses.
- Lemon Essential Oil acts as an expectorant which helps our body to get rid of excess phlegm.
- Chamomile Essential Oil provides a calming effect.
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Finding What Resonates With You?
There are countless excellent options for respiratory relief. The question is: what resonates with you? If Vicks has always worked for you, or if my story and approach speak to you, then I believe I have the perfect product for you.
If you are only treating symptoms, there is a strong possibility they will be back. They might be in a completely different place, and they might be more intense.
BREATHE BLENDS
Urban Medicine Woman - Breathe Roll-on.
Urban Medicine Woman - Breathe Synergy Blend.
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About The Author, Ayrin Estis
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Ayrin Estis is the Founder of Urban Medicine Woman (UMW) and has been working with Essential Oils for over 15 years. Certified Level 3 as Clinical Aromatherapist from the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), Ayrin is very active in formulating blends for many commercial product lines as well as private label. Ayrin is also working with wellness practitioners to create an environment of balance.