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What You Need To Know Natural Mosquito Repellent Essential Oils

By Sarah Long


Basically, mosquitoes are one of the most irritating insects. They may be small, but they are the bane of existence for individuals who are fond of going on outdoor adventures. For majority of people, rushing to the store to buy shelved repellents seems to be the best solution. Nevertheless, for individuals who do not want to apply products with chemicals, they can cut the costs of time and finances by creating their own repellents at home. You can utilize natural mosquito repellent essential oils and come up with a repellent easily.

Many people have researched about the most suitable essential oils for making their own product. They include peppermint, citronella, eucalyptus, rosemary, thyme, lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus, and tea tree oil. Here are some of the recipes with varying mixture of such oils.

Usually, there are two prominent methods based on your preferred method of application, either for rubbing or spraying. For instance, one recipe to create a natural mosquito repellent spray will need several materials, as well as ingredients. They include 15 drops of citronella essential oil, peppermint, lemongrass oil, 1 funnel, 1/2 oz. Bottle of Witch Hazel without alcohol, one mixing jar to be able mix the components, and 1 empty spray container.

After mixing all the ingredients put the hazel in a jar and add the essential oils. Mix all the materials well and use a funnel to have the solution into a sprayer. For effectiveness ensure that you have shacked the mixture well before use every time you are spraying. This is cost effective and it will not consume much time.

If your skin is dry you can manufacture a particular lotion that keeps mosquitos away and it will help your skin to remain moisturized. There are specific ingredients that you must have to make a high quality lotion. They include; 6 drops eucalyptus, lavender 8 drops, citronella 6 drops, tea tree oil 8 drops and four ounces fractionated coconut. You should then mix all the ingredients well and give them time to condense and apply on your dry skin, after some time it will be well moisturized.

A nebulizing diffuser can also be utilized if you want to have a great product. It is usually the most popular method when making a repellent. The ingredients are lavender oil 8 drops, citronella 8 drops, tea tree oil 8 drops and a standard nebulizing diffuser similar to diffuser used aromas that are organic.

However, you ought to be cautious about which oil to apply for pregnant women, people undergoing holistic therapies or children as some interferes with various body processes. You should take note that only tea tree and lavender oils can be used directly on the skin. The rest of the oil must all be diluted first.

However, whichever way you create your own mosquito repellents at home by utilizing essential oil, you will be cutting costs on purchasing products from stores. Moreover, you will ensure you keep off harmful chemicals. Generally, natural repellents help individuals, especially those who enjoy outdoor activities like camping.




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