Question on EO use

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Hello everyone I have been lurking for some time and this is my first

post. I hesitate to ask this as it sounds silly but it is something

I would like an opinion on. I often use a couple of drops Lavender

and couple drops of Rosemary EO in a 15 ml bottle filled with Almond

carrier oil. I put this on my legs and arms to moisturize them plus

I like the smell. Walking the other day a small dog came running up

to me and starting licking my leg and I figured it was the strong

scent of the oils. It made me re-think about doing this when we go

camping/hiking where there is bears...don't laugh but would hate to

have a bear licking my ankle! Anyone have any ideas on this or

should I just keep the EO's at home. My next question is...when

using Lemon Tea Tree EO oil as a insect repellent..how do you apply

and how much? Would this oil be bad for hiking also? Jane