Recipes: Body
Essential Oil Bug Spray
Words by Rita Ovis
Photography by Alex Falconer
TIME:
5 minutes
MAKES:
4 cups
YOU NEED:
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Non-Alcoholic Witch Hazel
Baking Soda
Water
Peppermint Essential Oil
Non-Alcoholic Witch Hazel
Baking Soda
Water
Keep the bugs at bay, the all-natural way. This non-toxic alternative to DEET repellents smells lovely, and helps you enjoy the outdoors—mosquito-free.
ESSENTIAL OIL BUG SPRAY15 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil 12 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 2 cups non-alcoholic witch hazel 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups water |
Method
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a spray bottle.
- Shake gently to combine before each use.
- Spray onto your arms, neck, and legs. Reapply every hour as needed.