Insect Repellant (was: Anti Bug Lotion)

[Guest guest]

Thanks, too!

And I'd like to ask, if someone would know and share how to prepare an

insect repellant. I'm working for hours in my garden, and in our area

there's still a lot of anxiety and caution regarding the West Nile

Virus attacks, but the officially recommended DEET isn't my choice )-;

I was thinking about a mixture of cedarwood (very effective in lotions

I had in Germany) and citronella (??), and your suggestion of lemon

tea tree and catnip oils (where would I get those?) is helpful. But

I'm at a loss how to prepare something like a lotion that's easy and

pleasant to apply to the skin, not necessarily a spray, but just not

such a thick oily balm as discussed.

Thanks for any information you're willing to share.

* * * * Barbara

 

On 4/25/05, Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote:

> Hi Kat,

>

> I think Elizabeth and Anita hit the nail right on the head when they

> pointed out the citrus oil phototoxicity problems - not to mention that

> orange and lemon oils aren't really known for their awesome insect

> repelling abilities - so all around, why bother

>

> I also agree that a lighter lotion (or spray even) is generally

> preferred for such products. All that fixed oil, butter and wax will

> give you more of a " salve " than a " lotion " .

>

> Lastly, IMHO - any insect repelling recipe must have oils of Lemon Tea

> Tree (Leptospermum petersonii) and Catnip (Nepeta cataria) somewhere in

> the recipe

>

> I personally wouldn't use this recipe as my anti-bug lotion ...

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

>

>

>

>

> Anti Bug Lotion

>

> Almond oil 1 cup

> Shea Butter 1/2 cup

> Apricot Kernel oil 1 cup

> Grapeseed Oil 1 cup

> 1 cup of beeswax

> Melt on a double broiler, let cool and whip the

> following into the above mixture

> 1 ounce Lemon Essential Oil

> 1 ounce Peppermint Oil

> 1 ounce Essential oil of Lavender

> 1/2 ounce Cedarwood oil

> 1 ounce Citronella Oil

> 1/2 ounce Orange Essential Oil

>

> Place into heated clean squeeze bottles

> Use on exposed areas when going outside .

>

> Can I get any feedback on this recipe? It was posted on

> another list.

> Thanks, Kat

>

[Guest guest]

I use distilled water and witch hazel extract for my insect repellant base. Add

the eo's and shake well. There is no emulsifier so you must shake before use,

but it is light and refreshing. At first I was putting it in PET mister

bottles, but the pumps kept breaking. My thought was the EO's were eating

something in the mister. So I switched to using a bottle with a little flip out

spout, you can just squeeze out a few drops ( or a handful) and rub it on. Just

makes it harder to cover your clothes and hair...oh well. Sure beats DEET!

 

Juliet

 

 

Thanks, too!

And I'd like to ask, if someone would know and share how to prepare an

insect repellant. But

I'm at a loss how to prepare something like a lotion that's easy and

pleasant to apply to the skin, not necessarily a spray, but just not

such a thick oily balm as discussed.

Thanks for any information you're willing to share.

* * * * Barbara

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

....oops my cat walked on my keyboard and sent the last email. I wasn't finished.

As I was saying...I know of a company that sells an insect repellent with neem

using deodorant containers. People love it because it is so portable and easy to

apply.

 

Let me know if you would prefer a lotion, I may have some helpful tips for this

as well.

 

Jessica

 

lavandin <lavandin wrote:

 

Thanks, too!

And I'd like to ask, if someone would know and share how to prepare an

insect repellant. I'm working for hours in my garden, and in our area

there's still a lot of anxiety and caution regarding the West Nile

Virus attacks, but the officially recommended DEET isn't my choice )-;

I was thinking about a mixture of cedarwood (very effective in lotions

I had in Germany) and citronella (??), and your suggestion of lemon

tea tree and catnip oils (where would I get those?) is helpful. But

I'm at a loss how to prepare something like a lotion that's easy and

pleasant to apply to the skin, not necessarily a spray, but just not

such a thick oily balm as discussed.

Thanks for any information you're willing to share.

* * * * Barbara

 

On 4/25/05, Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy wrote:

> Hi Kat,

>

> I think Elizabeth and Anita hit the nail right on the head when they

> pointed out the citrus oil phototoxicity problems - not to mention that

> orange and lemon oils aren't really known for their awesome insect

> repelling abilities - so all around, why bother

>

> I also agree that a lighter lotion (or spray even) is generally

> preferred for such products. All that fixed oil, butter and wax will

> give you more of a " salve " than a " lotion " .

>

> Lastly, IMHO - any insect repelling recipe must have oils of Lemon Tea

> Tree (Leptospermum petersonii) and Catnip (Nepeta cataria) somewhere in

> the recipe

>

> I personally wouldn't use this recipe as my anti-bug lotion ...

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

>

>

>

>

> Anti Bug Lotion

>

> Almond oil 1 cup

> Shea Butter 1/2 cup

> Apricot Kernel oil 1 cup

> Grapeseed Oil 1 cup

> 1 cup of beeswax

> Melt on a double broiler, let cool and whip the

> following into the above mixture

> 1 ounce Lemon Essential Oil

> 1 ounce Peppermint Oil

> 1 ounce Essential oil of Lavender

> 1/2 ounce Cedarwood oil

> 1 ounce Citronella Oil

> 1/2 ounce Orange Essential Oil

>

> Place into heated clean squeeze bottles

> Use on exposed areas when going outside .

>

> Can I get any feedback on this recipe? It was posted on

> another list.

> Thanks, Kat

>

 

 

 

 

 

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