While we love Pharmaca’s all-natural bug repellents (check out Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm or Quantum’s Buzz Away), we also like the idea of making our own insect repellent with a few of our favorite essential oils.
According to an article in
Whole Living, “Essential oils that have pungent, spicy, or woodsy odors repel insects by masking our natural scent.” They offer up this recipe for a DIY repellent, perfect for mixing in one of our My Own Blend bottles:
5 drops patchouli essential oil
2 ounces of witch hazel
8-10 drops of cedarwood essential oil
Apply frequently on clothes (don’t spray on face). Enjoy the outdoors!
Tags: bug repellant, essential oils