Enjoy the outdoors
Don’t let the mosquitos ruin your outdoor fun. Try this DEET-free insect repellant
You Will Need
- 4 oz. fine mist spray bottle
- 2½ oz. distilled water (or water that has been boiled and cooled)
- 1 oz. witch hazel or vodka
- 1 tsp. Jojoba Oil
- 1 tbsp. Polysorbate 80 (optional, however, if you do not add this emulsifying agent, you will need to continually shake your product while using it)
- 20 drops Lemongrass essential oil
- 15 drops Cedarwood essential oil
- 15 drops Lavender essential oil
Instructions:
Pour witch hazel or vodka and distilled water to the 4 oz. bottle.
In a small container, mix Jojoba Oil, Polysorbate 80 and essential oils (you can tweak the recipe to your own preference).
Add the mixture to the bottle with the water and witch hazel or vodka.
Screw on the fine mist spray nozzle. Give the bottle
a slight swish back and forth, and you are ready for application.