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Ask the Aromatherapist

Each month Emma Fairbrass CAHT (Certified Aromatherapy Health Therapist) answers a question on Aromatherapy.

Question
I am going camping and find the bugs this time of year are terrible. Is there anyway that I can make an all natural bug spray using essential oils?
-Glenda

Answer
Hi Glenda,
You can make your own all natural bug spray.
1/2 tsp of alcohol (suggest vodka)
1 tsp of witch hazel
125 ml of distilled water

3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
5 drops Lavender essential oil
1 drop Sage essential oil
15 drops Citronella essential oil
6 drops Basil essential oil
14 drops Catnip essential oil

Add all ingredients to a dark glass spray bottle.
If this is out of your budget you can try:

30 ml of distilled water
12 drops of Citronella essential oil
1/2 tsp of alcohol
Add to a spray bottle.
This will work for 20 minutes to an hour.

My special tip add a few drops of Citronella essential oil to your hair brush and brush your hair immediately.
This will keep the bugs away, happy camping!

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