Seasonal Allergy Relief: DIY Balm Using Essential Oils for Allergies

The simplest way to get seasonal allergy relief is with the easy-to-make, DIY essential oil balm using essential oils for allergies.

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If springtime brings more sneezing than sunshine to your household, you’re not alone. For so many of us, seasonal allergy relief becomes a top priority when the trees bloom, the grass grows, and pollen takes over the air. 🤧

While over-the-counter meds help some, they aren’t always the right solution—especially if you’re looking for more natural, gentle alternatives for yourself or your kids. That’s where essential oils for allergies come in.

Today, I’m sharing a simple, mom-approved recipe for a DIY balm using essential oils for allergies that uses the power of essential oils to soothe seasonal symptoms. It’s a non-toxic, easy-to-make option you’ll want to keep on hand all allergy season long.

Seasonal Allergy Relief

Both of our kiddos have suffered from seasonal allergies since they were babies. Without fail, at the turn of each season, they both start with the runny nose and watery eyes, and we go through tissues like mad. As you guys know, I really do try to turn to essential oils first before anything else and heal our family using natural, toxin-free methods, and I wish I started making this allergy relief balm years ago! We’ve always had more problems with Branden whenever it comes to seasonal allergies, but so far this year has been a big easier. He did have his adenoids removed in March, so that has obviously been a huge help, but using this allergy relief balm has been incredibly helpful.

Why Use Essential Oils for Allergies?

Essential oils are more than just fragrant—they contain powerful plant compounds that can support our respiratory systems, reduce inflammation, and calm histamine responses in the body.

Some of the most effective essential oils for allergies include:

• Lavender: Naturally calming and anti-inflammatory

• Peppermint: Opens airways and promotes easy breathing

• Eucalyptus: Great for clearing congestion and nasal passages

• Lemon: Helps support lymphatic drainage and reduces allergens in the air

These oils, when blended into a balm, create a powerful tool for natural seasonal allergy relief—especially when applied directly to the chest, under the nose, or even on the soles of the feet.

How to use this relief balm with essential oils for allergies

As you know, we’re all used to administering allergy medication to our kiddos whenever they are suffering. We might use a humidifier at night and even throw in some essential oils for allergies, but this blend takes things to a whole new level. This recipe is actually for a balm, meaning that it’s stored in a small glass jar and almost feels like a cross between chapstick and Vaseline. To apply, I recommend using it each morning, so that kids and your family as a whole get into the habit of using it every day, and rubbing a tiny bit underneath your nose and a little bit into your nostrils. You can use it as needed throughout the rest of the day. That’s it!

How to Use Your Allergy Balm

This balm can be used 2–3 times daily (or as needed) to manage allergy symptoms. Gently rub a small amount on:

• The chest and neck

• Under the nose

• On the soles of the feet (especially before bed!)

It’s a simple, holistic addition to your seasonal allergy relief routine that even your kids will love. (Pro tip: Pop it in your purse or diaper bag for allergy support on the go!)

DIY Balm Using Essential Oils for Allergies

This DIY essential oil balm for allergies is quick to make, kid-safe (when properly diluted), and travels well. Here’s how to whip it up in under 10 minutes:

• Small glass jar or tin
• 6 drops of lemon essential oil
• 6 drops of lavender essential oil
• 6 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets

First, why these essential oils for allergies?

There is always a reason behind why we use the essential oils that we do! As you can tell by now, lavender is used in so many different recipes because it does so many amazing things. Combined with peppermint and lemon, this balm not only smells amazing but it has antihistamine properties as well as act as an inflammatory. You will quickly notice decreased, sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. And then the coconut oil helps to keep you moisturized, while the beeswax helps to keep things you don’t want in your nose out.

To make: You want to first take a pot or skillet and fill it with about two inches of water and turn it on to low/medium heat with your glass jar and beeswax measures inside. The heat from the boiling water will melt the beeswax – just make sure you keep your eyes on it! Whenever it has melted completely, remove the jar and place it on a surface that can withstand heat.

Immediately add your coconut oil followed by your essential oils and stir until everything is mixed. Let cool and then you will be ready to use this completely nontoxic, natural, seasonal allergy relief balm!

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Extra Tips for Natural Seasonal Allergy Relief

In addition to using essential oils for allergies, here are a few other lifestyle shifts that can help you feel your best during allergy season:

• Run an air purifier in your home, especially in bedrooms

• Keep windows closed during high pollen times

• Rinse off after spending time outdoors

• Wash bedding frequently in hot water

• Drink plenty of water and herbal teas to stay hydrated

Encourage your family to use this lovely blend in the morning before they start their day and I promise they will notice a difference in how their body is reacting to their seasonal allergies!

If you’re a mama on a mission to find gentle, effective seasonal allergy relief for yourself and your family, this DIY essential oil balm is a must-try. It’s easy to make, safe to use, and harnesses the natural power of essential oils to help you breathe easier.

Have you used essential oils for allergies before? Drop your favorite combo in the comments or tag me on Instagram if you make this balm—I’d love to see it in action!

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XOXO,

Allison