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Broad-Spectrum Repellent Recipe
For a repellent against a variety of insects and multiple
mosquito species, try this one using a combination of the bestacting, natural insect repellent essential oils with soybean or
coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (250 ml) Water
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Coconut oil
• 1/2 cup (250ml) Witch hazel
• 16 drops Lemon eucalyptus essential oil
• 8 drops Neem essential oil
• 16 drops Citronella essential oil
• 12 drops Lemongrass essential oil
• 5 drops Vanilla Planifolia essential oil or 1 tsp of
Madagascar or Mexican pure Vanilla
Or any variation with above oils or optional oils listed below
Optional Oils Include: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Basil, Lemon,
Peppermint, Cedar Leaf, and/or Rosemary.