Chers Santies,
What if I told you that it's possible to make your own blends? essential oils repellents capable of repelling mosquitoes in a frighteningly effective way?
With summer evenings fast approaching, you're probably dreaming of enjoying every moment undisturbed by those pesky little insects. In our previous article, we explored the various anti-mosquito plants.
In this article, we'll transform your home into a haven of peace mosquito repellent thanks to essential oils powerful. Discover two simple and effective recipes for making your own repellent blendsrepellent blends, combining natural ingredients with optimum protection. Get ready to say goodbye to bites and hello to peaceful evenings.
Recipe n°1: Repellent Skin Oil
To begin, you will need 8ml of vegetable oil of Calendula or Calophylle (which is naturally repellent). Then add :
- 5 drops essential oil of Lavender Aspic ou officinal
- 10 drops essential oil of Java citronella
- 2 drops essential oil of Peppermint
- 10 drops Geranium essential oil
Apply between 5 and 10 drops of this mixture directly to mosquito-exposed areas of skin . You can repeat the application up to 4 times a day. Suitable for adults and children over 6 years of age.
Precautions for use on Repellent Skin Oil
This blend is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women or children under 6.
Essential oil blend for diffusion
To make a blend of essential oils for diffusion, mix the following in your diffuser diffuser :
- 6 drops ofLemon Eucalyptus
- 10 drops of Java citronella
- 3 drops of peppermint
- 10 drops of Officinal Lavender (True Lavender)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
- This synergy is reserved for children over 6 (+6 years) and adults.
- For children over 3 years of age (+ 3 years), simply diffuse a mixture of Java lemongrass and True Lavender.
Tip : essential oils can also be sprayed onto clothing. To do this, take a clean spray bottle and fill it halfway with water. Then take the essential oils listed above and mix them in the bottle. Shake well before each use.
This mixture is to be sprayed onto clothing only.
It's also possible to choose just one essential oil to spray. In this case, opt for True Lavender or Lemongrass, which are good mosquito repellents and suitable for the whole family.
