I am trying to locate a recipe for a soap or lotion that would keep the bugs off of me while camping, mosquitos are the main problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You Jo jo
Answer:
Incorporating essential oils that are bug repelling into your recipes...either soap or lotion or both are a good way to go.
Visit my page on Blending Scents for a list of bug repelling essential oils.
Or use Neem oil/flakes. Neem oil is from India...the smell isn't that pleasant, but it works wonders on keeping the insects away, not only from humans, but also pets!
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Insect repellent soap by: Anonymous
I tried a recipe blending citronella, cedar wood and anise seed EOs in a soap and it worked well.
For a 1800 grams recipe I blended: 3 tbsps citronella, 2 tbsps of the other two.
Some people use neem oil as one of the components of the soap, but I have never tried it.
The other EO that is very effective is chamomile but it is very pricey.
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