I will show you below on how to use essential oils to naturally create a bug repellant recipe. Why choose essential oils over the traditional repellents? Essential oils are volatile chemicals stored in plant structures and are released by the plants to attract pollinators, repel predators, and other purposes. Essential oils are generally extracted from the plant by a distillation process; other forms of extraction include mechanical pressing and chemical solvents. So when you use essential oils, what you’re using to create your bug repellent is the life force of the plant, which is very powerful.
Our skin is the largest organ of our body and absorbs much of what we apply, so using less toxic ingredients seems like the right choice. There are several oils that can be targeted to the bugs that bother us during the summer months. You can experiment with one or a combination of the oils to make the repellent of your choice.
Simple Spritzer Repellent
2 ounce Bottle (spritz this on your clothes, hair, and face)
Directions
Combine the following:
- 1.5 oz of distilled water
- 0.5 oz of vodka or witch hazel
- 5-6 drops of Peppermint, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood and Lavender.
Shake and Spray. Voila! Spray on clothes and hair.
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