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We love camping. Especially when I don't end up with hundreds of welts from bug bites. I am not a fan off the commercial sprays with their dangerous chemicals and I have been wanting to make my own spray. I tried out a new recipe for bug spray and it worked like a charm! I call it Bugger Off.
Here are the details of my concoction. Feel free to adjust to your liking.
First off I started with Citronella essential oil, I bought it in bulk so I would be set for the summer.
Next I gathered some Lemongrass essential oil, this stuff is amazing and very versatile. Nice to have it in your collection.
Lastly, I made sure I had a couple of amber glass scary bottles available. I think the next time I make this recipe I will buy a larger glass spray bottle since I tend to go through this spray faster than other varieties that I make.
Bugger Off!
1 1/3 cups Purified Water
1/2 cup Witch Hazel
20 drops Citronella Essential Oil
30 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
First add the water to the glass bottle, be sure the bottle is clean. Add the Witch Hazel. Dropper in your 50 drops of essential oils. Swirl around a few times. Store in a dark cool place. Apply every couple of hours as needed. I spray it directly onto my clothing and have never had issues with the oils leaving stains.
Options: There are plenty of other oils that work well as bug repellents. Feel free to vary the oils used, but I would recommend adding a total of 50 drops for this amount of spray. A few options: Rose Geranium, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree, and Clove.
I hope you enjoy the recipe and stay welt free this summer!
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