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Essential Oils for Bug Bites: Relief for Itchy Skin
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Easy Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent Spray

Author: Mama Z

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce carrier oil (mixture of neem, fractionated coconut oil, and/or organic jojoba)*
  • 15 drops essential oils**

Instructions

  • Drop essential oils into a glass spray bottle.
  • Add carrier oil and shake vigorously.
  • Spray and rub onto exposed skin before going outside.
  • Reapply every 60–90 minutes.

Notes

*No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you.  You can use any or a combination of these:  Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond. These are our favorite carrier oils; to see a full list of options, click here.

**Try blends using oils such as:
  • Cedarwood
  • Citronella
  • Clove
  • Eucalyptus
  • Lavender
  • Lemon eucalyptus
  • Patchouli
  • Peppermint
  • Thyme
Our favorite blend for mosquitoes is 5 drops each of citronella, eucalyptus/lemon eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils.