DIY ALL NATURAL BUG REPELLANT

Ditch the chemicals, fortunately essential oils can safely and effectively repel bugs.

The following are common bugs and the essential oils most effective to repel them.

Mosquitoes and Flies--------- Cedar, citronella, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus and peppermint.

Ticks----------------------------Rose geranium, Juniper, rose wood, thyme, grapefruit and oregano.

*Lemon eucalyptus , however, is not recommended for use for children under 3 years

Whipping up your  DIY all-natural bug repellant is a so easy!

 
I chose to use citronella, lemon eucalyptus, thyme, geranium, and lavender essential oils, and used them in even amounts.

DIY all-natural spray bug repellent:

What you need:

•Witch hazel

•Essential oils of choice

•A small glass bottle

 For every 1 oz of witch hazel, add 30 drops of essential oils (total, not each). This is a 5% dilution, which is considered safest for application to the skin.

 

 

DIY all-natural salve bug repellent:

shea butter

•Organic shea butter

•Coconut oil

•Essential oils of choice

•A small glass jar

 Make a lotion with equal parts Shea butter and coconut oil, and add 30 drops of essential oils (total, not each) per 1 oz of the mixture. This is a 5% dilution, which is considered safest for application to the skin.

Enjoy the rains bug-free!

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