Keep those pesky blood suckers away and enjoy your time outside with these two natural herbal repellent formulas. The first recipe is a spray with a flower water base and the second recipe uses oil for a longer lasting solution.
The essential oil found in catnip has been scientifically proven to be just as effective as commercial chemical repellents, without the nasty side effects from toxins like DEET. You can make these with catnip essential oil, hydrosol, and/or tincture. If you've got fresh catnip growing in the garden, you can use a high alcohol tincture mixed with the hydrosol. Pure grain alcohol (95%) will totally dehydrate the catnip, extracting the oils in about a week - although diluting pure catnip essential oil in a carrier is the most powerful option.
I've also included my Itchy Spray formula, since its astringency can be used to help soothe itching and irritation.
Ingredients
Directions
Slowly drip each essential oil into the hydrosol, counting with care as you go. Mix all ingredients in the bottle by shaking vigorously. Shake well before each use and reapply as often as needed.
Ingredients
Directions
Slowly drip each essential oil into the oil, counting with care as you go. Mix all ingredients in the bottle by rolling the bottle between the palms of your hands. Shake as well as possible before each use and reapply as often as needed.
This spray will help ease itchiness and irritation. The astringent power of green tea paired with the soothing abilities of plantain makes this the perfect formula for summer. The cooling nature of peppermint adds a comforting sensation.
Ingredients
Directions
Pour all of the ingredients into a glass spray bottle. Shake well before each use and store in the cooler for an extra refreshing chill.
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