Homemade bug spray, made with essential oils, a carrier oil, and witch hazel, is an effective way to help combat being bothered by those pesky little flying bugs while you are trying to enjoy your time outdoors.
Course Crafting/DIY
Cuisine American
Keyword Bug Repellent, Bug Spray, DIY, DIY Bug Spray for Your Skin, Homemade Bug Spray for Skin
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 0.5cup
Equipment
Glass bottle with sprayer
Mini funnel
Measuring cup
Tablespoon
Mini dropper
Ingredients
20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
16 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
16dropsTea Tree Oil
Witch Hazel10 drops for EACH drop of essential oil
2tablespoonsAlmond Oil or other carrier oil
Instructions
In a medium sized measuring cup, start adding in the essential oils one at a time.
You will need to add in 10 drops of witch hazel for EACH drop of essential oil as you need to dilute the oils.
Next add in the almond oil and stir.
Using the mini funnel, pour the mixture into the glass bottles you are using.
Shake together and spray. Rub onto the skin if needed.