Creating Natural Homemade Mosquito Repellents - Camping Hack #10

Creating Natural Homemade Mosquito Repellents - Camping Hack #10

If you're concerned about reducing your family's exposure to chemicals, it's a good idea to explore alternative options for insect repellents. Traditional repellents often contain chemicals that can be absorbed into your system through your skin, but you can opt for natural homemade solutions instead.

Give these non-toxic and budget-friendly mosquito repellents a try to find the one that works best for you. Choose one or try them all to discover which works best for you. Here are the recipes:

Lavender Vanilla Mosquito Repellent:

Ingredients:
- 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 3-4 tablespoons of Vanilla Extract
- 3-4 tablespoons of Lemon Juice
- Distilled Water

Directions:
1. Pour the lavender oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into an 8 oz spray bottle.
2. Fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water.
3. Shake the bottle to combine all the ingredients.
4. Spray the mixture onto exposed skin and clothing for added protection against mosquitoes.

Lemon Eucalyptus Mosquito Repellent:

Ingredients:
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
- Sunflower Oil or Witch Hazel

Directions:
1. Mix one part lemon eucalyptus oil with ten parts sunflower oil or witch hazel.
2. Store the mixture in a plastic bottle.
3. Rub the mixture onto your skin or transfer it to a spray bottle for convenient application.

Clove Mosquito Repellent:

Ingredients:
- 16 oz of Rubbing Alcohol
- 3.5 oz of Whole Cloves
- 3.5 oz of Baby Oil

Directions:
1. Place the whole cloves in the rubbing alcohol and let them infuse for four days, stirring twice a day.
2. After four days, strain the alcohol into a spray bottle.
3. Add the baby oil to the spray bottle and shake well before use.
4. Spray the mixture onto your skin or clothing.

Neem Oil Insect Repellent:

Ingredients:
- 5 ml of Neem Oil
- 2 ml of Liquid Soap
- 1L of Distilled Water

Directions:
1. Pour the distilled water into a spray bottle.
2. Add the neem oil and liquid soap to the bottle.
3. Shake the bottle before each use.
4. Spray the mixture onto exposed skin as a natural insect repellent.

Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent:

Ingredients:
- 6 oz of Witch Hazel
- 2 oz of Castor Oil
- 5 drops of Cinnamon Oil
- 15 drops of Eucalyptus Oil
- 15 drops of Citronella Oil

Directions:
1. Combine the witch hazel, castor oil, cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, and citronella oil in a spray bottle.
2. Shake the bottle before each use.
3. Spray the mixture onto exposed skin to repel mosquitoes and ticks.

By using these natural homemade mosquito repellents, you can effectively ward off bugs without relying on chemical-laden alternatives. Enjoy your camping trips with added peace of mind and protection.

 

 

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