Green Life Guide: Homemade Insect Repellent
It seems as though every few years we find out about additional dangers found in every day applications such as insect repellents. Now, one of the best ways to treat bug or mosquito bites is to avoid putting yourself in a location or position to get bit. This isn’t always possible depending on where you live, however, so another way you can live a greener life is making your own, organic-based insect repellent. Not only will it be safer for you and your family, but it will cost less money and be more environmentally friendly.
Homemade Insect Repellent
What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Homemade Insect Repellent
Small pitcher
Clean spray bottle
1 Oz of a Carrier Oil (Any massage oil or olive oil will work)
15-20 drops of citronella oil (essential)
15-20 drops of lemon oil (essential)
15-20 drops lemongrass oil (essential)
15-20 drops of eucalyptus oil (essential)
How Do You Make Homemade Insect Repellent
The steps to make the insect repellent are pretty simple:
Step 1 – Mix the oils with the carrier oil in a small pitcher or mixing bowl.
Step 2 – Pour the mixture into a spray bottle
Although this recipe for insect repellent is homemade, you should not use it on small children or infants due to the citronella oil