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How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent Spray with Essential Oils

Dive into this presentation to discover how to make a natural bug repellent spray using essential oils. Learn about the best oils to repel mosquitoes and other pests while promoting health and wellness with toxin-free ingredients.<br>

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How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent Spray with Essential Oils

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  1. How to Make Homemade Bug Repellent Spray with Essential Oils

  2. Lookingforasaferandmorenaturalapproachtorepelling bugs?Inaworldwhereconcernsabouttoxicchemicalsand theirimpactonourhealthandtheenvironmentprevail,taking control of what we put on our bodies becomes a powerful act ofself-care. Today,let’stalkaboutcreatingourbugrepellentusingthe magicofessentialoilsandnaturalingredients. Weallcanfeeltheuneasethatoftenaccompaniestheuseof mass-produced bug sprays, with their long list of unfamiliar ingredients and potential health risks. But let’s not get too concerned about this: Here’s how you can feel empowered withtheknowledgeandtoolstoblendyourownbug- repellentthatisbotheffectiveandtoxin-free. Keep reading to delve into the world of natural remedies, sharingarecipethatallowyoutocustomizeabugrepellents accordingtoyourpreferencesandspecificneeds. INTRODUCTION

  3. CitronellaEssentialOil(Cymbopogonwinterianus jowitt) Citronella essential oilis steam distilled from the leaves of this swampybushy grassthatgrowsinhumidtropicalclimates.Theoil is composed of a very high percentage of a certain molecule that hasbeenshowntowardoffinsectsandmicrobes,especially mosquitos.Italsoisveryantifungal,andantibacterialwhichmakes itagreatoiltouseduringthesummerwhenspendingalotoftime outside. LemongrassEssentialOil(CymbopogonFlexuosus) Lemongrass Essential Oilis steam distilled from the long leafy leaves of another bushy grass that grows in very humid and tropicalclimates.LemongrassisabotanicalrelativeofCitronella andsharesmanyofthesamearomatherapeuticproperties. Hereisalistofourtop5essentialoilsto usein yournaturalDIYBugSprayrecipe

  4. For example, Lemongrass also is composed of the same unique moleculefromCitronellathatisresponsibleforrepellinginsects, warding off germs and microbes and drying up damp conditions. Plusitevensmellsverysimilar! Turmeric essential oilis steam distilled from the fleshy orange rhizomeoftheturmericplant.ArelativeofGinger,Turmericisalso antimicrobial and antiseptic. However, unlike ginger, turmeric has someuniquebioactivecompoundsthatresearchhasshownare particularlyeffectiveforkeeping ticks andmosquitosaway. GeraniumEssentialOil(Citrussinensis) GeraniumEssentialOilissteamdistilledfromthefragrantleavesof this large herbaceous bush that is native to the middle east. It is loaded with molecules that have been shown to be antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial. In fact one molecule in particular is welldocumentedforitseffectsagainstkeepingmosquitosaway! Plusitsroseyaromaisverycalming,soifbugsstressyouout-this oilwillcertainlykeepyoufeelingcalmer. TurmericEssentialOil(Curcumalonga)

  5. TeaTreeessentialoilissteamdistilledfromtheleavesofthis tall fast growing tree that is native to Australia. Its aromatherapeuticpropertiesandbenefitsaremany,andit’s beenwelldocumentedthatteatreeoilcandeterbugs,andkeep germs and microbes away. It’s a great essential oil to reach for whenwantingtodeterbugs. Here’showtomakeyourownnaturalDIY BugSpraywithEssentialOils Thisrecipemakesone4ouncebottle. Whatyou’llneed: Smalldigitalscale Measuringcupsandspoons,orglassbeakers Stirrers,eithermetalorglass Smallwhisk One4ounce(approximately100grams)glassbottlewitha sprayer. TeaTreeEssentialOil(Melaleucaalternifolia)

  6. BlankLabels ParchmentPaper Papertowel Ingredients: 100grams(about½cupofdistilledwater) 3dropsofCitronella 3dropsofLemongrass 12dropsofTurmeric 12dropsofGeranium 14dropsofTeaTree Steps: Beforestartingtomaketherecipemakesuretheareawhere you will be blending is very clean. That means wiping down counter spaceswithrubbingalcoholandputtingawayany food items and extra clutter. Once your counter space, or tabletopisclean,linetheareawithsomeparchmentpaper, pullyourhairbackandthoroughlywashyourhands.

  7. Setoutyourdigitalscaleandallotherblendingtoolssothey areeasytograbwhenneeded. Bringoutallofyouringredientssotheyareaccessible. Usingyoursmalldigitalscale,andmeasuringspoons,measure andweighyourdistilledwaterandpouritintoabeakerora measuringcup. Addalltheessentialoilsintothebeakerwiththedistilledwater andstirwell. Next,pourthemixtureintoyour4-ounceglassbottle,insertthe sprayerandtightenandshakethebottlevigorously. Make upanameforyourDIYBugAwaySpray,andwritethe nameandtheingredientsonthelabelandattachthelabelto thebottle. Always shakethebottlevigorouslybeforespraying,andmake suretoavoidyourfaceandeyes.

  8. Inconclusion,choosingnaturalingredientstokeepmosquitoesawayoffersnumerous benefitsthatalignwithourwell-beingandvalues.Byoptingfornaturalrepellents,we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals, protecting our health and that of our environment. Additionally, natural ingredients often come with added therapeutic properties, benefiting ourskinandoverallwellness.Embracingaholisticapproachtomosquitopreventionallowsus toconnectwithnature,harnessitsgifts,andliveinharmonywiththeworldaroundus. Let'sprioritizeourhealthandtheenvironmentbymakingconsciouschoicesandembracingthe powerofnature'sdefenseagainstmosquitoes. CONCLUSION

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