Making your own insect repellent

Written by Jayne Tamburello on April 25, 2017. Posted in skin care

Insect Repellent Spray: Always shake well before using!

1. Purchase a plastic 4oz bottle with a spray nozzle (you can find these at many drugstores).
2. To the bottle, add the following:

• ¾ ounce of vodka (alcohol helps disperse the essential oils)
• One ounce of organic sesame, soybean or Neem infused oil (if neither is available then use any carrier oil)
• Two ounces of witch hazel water (I prefer Thayer’s) (or distilled water if you don’t have witch hazel)
  • Ten drops of either lemon eucalyptus or eucalyptus
• 40 drops of any of the following combinations:

basil, catnip oil, clove, fennel, geranium, lavender, lemon, lemon grass, rosemary, yarrow and ylang-ylang

Always shake well before using.