There are so many items we need in the Summer that are filled with chemicals. Bug Spray, Sunscreens, and more. There are many DIY options using essential oils as a healthy alternative.
TerraShield® Spray Outdoor Blend - When it comes to outdoor protection, there is no better defense than Mother Nature’s offerings.
Ingredients: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower, Tamanu Seed, Nootka Wood, Cedarwood Wood, Catnip Plant, Lemon Eucalyptus Leaf, Litsea Fruit, Vanilla Bean Absolute, Arborvitae Wood
Read more about Essential Oils and Tick Safety
Recipe 1
In a 4 oz glass spray bottle
1/4 cup distilled water
30 drops Purify
30 drops TerraShield
25 drops Peppermint
25 drops Cedarwood
Recipe 3
In a 4 oz glass spray bottle
1/4 cup distalled water
30 drops TerraShield
10 drops Eucalyptus
10 drops Lemongrass
Recipe 2
In a 6 to 8 oz glass spray bottle
1/4 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup distilled water
20 drops TerraShield
5 drops Cedarwood oil
5 drops Lemon oil.
5 drops Lavender oil
3 drops Peppermint oil
If you do get a bug bite you can also get relief from essential oils as well. doTerra's blog offers the following Bug Bite Relief Roller Bottle.
Recipe 1
Mix in a pint size glass
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Bees Wax
2 T Zinc Oxide
1 tsp Vitamin E
2 T Shea Butter
12 drops Helichrysum
Recipe 2
Mix in a half pint jar.
4 oz doTerra Hand and Body Lotion
8 drops Helichrysum
4 drops Lavender
1 T Zinc Oxide
Recipe 1
Mix in a 4 oz glass spray bottle
20 drops Lavender
15 drops Frankincense
10 drops Peppermint
Fill the remainder of the bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil,
Recipe 2
Mix in a 16 oz glass bottle
1 cup Aloe vera juice
1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
1 tsp Vitamin E
8 drops Lavender
8 drops Melaleuca
8 drops Roman Chamomile