Bug Season
5-Minute Essential Oil Bug Spray Recipe
This recipe uses essential oils, which are highly effective and doesn't use chemicals or toxins! This is what I mixed up for my BURST Boot Camp in the Park ladies to use in the mornings.
Homemade Bug Spray Ingredients
30 drops geranium essential oil
30 drops citronella essential oil
20 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
1 Tablespoon vodka or rubbing alcohol
1/2 cup Natural Witch Hazel
1/2 cup water (or vinegar)
1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin (optional)
Directions:
Place essential oils in a glass spray bottle. Add vodka or alcohol and shake well to combine.
Pour in witch hazel and shake to combine.
Add 1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin if using. This is not necessary but helps everything stay combined.
Add water and shake again. Shake before each use as the oils and water will naturally separate some over time.
Store Bought Natural Insect Repellent Options:
There are now also some good natural insect repellent options available to purchase if you don’t have all of the ingredients on hand or want a simpler solution! Some of the ones that I have personally tried and like are below. (These can also be found in my Amazon Store-just click on the links)
Badger Essential Oil Insect Repellent:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FBPFJW/?ref=exp_loc_pl_optimumwellness&th=1
Babyganics natural insect repellent (listed as safe for use on children) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYV2GKA/?ref=exp_loc_pl_optimumwellness
Herbal Armor (allergy tested)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007AJNRJ0/?ref=exp_loc_pl_optimumwellness
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