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This all-natural bug spray recipe is not only bad for bugs, it’s good for you. Good because it’s super simple. Good because it actually smells nice. And good because it’s not toxic on your skin. All that and it keeps mosquitos from biting.
If you’ve visited recently you would have probably happened by the Citronella CANdle project where you will have learned two things: I hate mosquitoes and love easy projects.
Oh, and one more thing, I don’t like toxic stuff, particularly on my skin as you will see in the Natural Skincare Series of recipes. So when it’s time to blow out the CANdles and come inside, invariably a few little buggers have camped out in hiding spots around the bedroom just waiting to hear rhythmic breathing.
I used to douse myself in horrible smelling bug sprays and lotions but it disrupted me as much as the mosquitoes didn’t like it. This recipe uses some pleasing essential oils in a base of witch hazel that I love and they hate. Take that!
Ingredients
- 4 drops citronella essential oil
- 4 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 4 drops mint essential oil
- 1/4 cup pure witch hazel
Directions
1. Add all ingredients into a small glass or plastic atomizer. Shake.
2. Shake well and apply liberally.
3. Label your jar with this printable. Just right click the image and save.
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i am so very allergic to everything (it seems) that having my daughter point out your bug spray recipe from pintrest is WONDERFUL!!!
Sounds wonderful! Lookin’ forward to trying this next week when I can gather the needed items. ;-D
Hi! How long would one bottle keep, you think? This (along with some other goodies) would be a perfect christmas stuffer (I’m from a tropical country and we have bugs all year long.) Thanks!
even the bottle is pretty. great i don’t have to buy store bought stuff. :)
Where is the best place to buy the essential oils??
you can find them at health food stores or all natural stores, some grocery stores have some of the essential oils.
That sure looks like it smells nice too!
I will definitely have to give this a try. I don’t like the idea of bug sprays from supermarkets because of all the chemicals and I hate the smell but I am being bitten a few times a day at the moment (I’m scratching my arms as I type), so this sounds perfect.
Thanks for sharing,
James @ Capital Gardens
Wow, this is awesome. I wish I found this earlier.
going to try this one too i love that i found this site
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My family and I love to go camping and the mosquitoes LOVE to taste my 5 yr. old…..I am glad to find an all natural spray I can use on my child as well as on myself…I am looking forward to trying this :) Thanks !
Where would I find pure witch hazel? Also, do’terra essential oils are wonderful!
Hi Dionne, try a natural food store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes. Or you can get some here:http://amzn.to/13x21aB
Thabks for sharing this great recipe! I’m using it for an Essentially DIY make and take this weekend at my SwissJust aromatherapy workshop.
What size bottle did you use? Can’t wait to make it!
Will this spray stain clothing? Will it wash out? Thank you!
You can also go to walmart.com for a 2pack for cheaper: http://www.walmart.com/ip/23744392
Will this repel ticks? I have had Lyme disease for a year and i am deathly of getting another bite. Thanks for your help.