Guest guest Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 HERBAL INSECT REPELLANT 1/2 teaspoon citronella essential oil 1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil 1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil 4 ounces distilled witch hazel Mix ingredients in a 4-ounce spray bottle. Shake well. Spray onto exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mucous membranes. Reapply every 2 hours, or as needed. Recipe courtesy of Laurel Vukovic. August 2004 Herbs for Health NATURAL INSECT REPELLANT 2 ounces vegetable oil or vodka 1/4 teaspoon each citronella and eucalyptus essential oils 1/8 teaspoon each cedar and rose geranium essential oils Combine ingredients and apply mixture directly to all exposed skin. Keep oil away from your eyes and mouth, and be careful not to rub your eyes right away after applying the repellent with your fingers. Source: Keville, Kathi. Herbs for Health and Healing. Rodale, 1996. March/April 2004 Herbs for Health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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