I've seen mosquitoes buzzing around me. What about you?
The truth is that they don't itch much, but when they do I get really upset because I have sensitive skin. In any case, whatever your skin type, insect bites are very annoying .
Stop by our section of non-toxic insect repellents so you can see what options, healthy for you and respectful of the environment, we can offer you.
We have incense, essential oils and, as a novelty, bracelets . These products will keep mosquitoes away from your surroundings. Forget about aerosol products, which emit polluting gases and generate waste with their packaging .
But today, we also want to suggest two recipes made with essential oils so that you can prepare your own mosquito spray and a remedy to soothe the discomfort when they have managed to bite you.
ANTI-MOSQUITO SPRAY
Ingredients
- 90 ml of water
- 50 drops of alcohol
- 20 drops of lemongrass essential oil
- 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 20 drops of clove essential oil
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle with a cap. Apply to body, clothing or the environment when the sun goes down and mosquitoes come out.
SOOTHING REMEDY FOR MOSQUITO BITES
Ingredients
- 25 ml of sweet almond oil (or any other vegetable oil )
- 3 drops of lemon essential oil
- 3 drops of basil essential oil
- 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
Mix all the ingredients in a dropper bottle. Apply it on the bites . It will relieve the itching and speed up the healing of the area. Since it contains lemon essential oil, it is best to apply it at night , as it is photosensitive and can cause skin blemishes.
Do you dare to try these recipes? If you do, let us know. We would love to see it.
