Insect Repellant
1 Teaspoon vodka, ever clear, or high proof alcohol
10 drops lemon eucalyptus
10 drops cedarwood
1 oz water
1 oz mister (glass preferred)
Combine the first three ingredients. Shake well. Add water. Spray onto human as well as dog skin to repel mosquitoes.
For tick protection add 5 drops of camphor
For flea protection add 5 drops of pennyroyal (do not use if pregnant or on cats)
For cats and insect repellant use only the lemon eucalyptus or you may need to cut the drops in half. Cats are very sensitive to essential oils. Use very cautiously.

Insect Repellant and Candles
Unscented candle(s)
1-2 drops lemon eucalyptus
1-2 drops eucalyptus
1-2 drops cedarwood
Drop one or more of the above oils into the well of the candle. Do not use more than three drops. Light. The heat from the burning wick encourages the oils to evaporate into the air. You can place several candles to repel insects especially mosquitoes while you work or entertain. This will give you up to two hours of protection. Add more oil if you want to stay out longer. Oils are flammable so stop the candles from burning before adding more oil.

Insect Itch Relief
10 drops tea tree
10 drops lavender
10 drops chamomile
1 oz mister
1 oz water
1 teaspoon vodka, ever clear or other alcohol
Add the essential oils and vodka to the 1 oz mister. Shake well. Add the water. Mist onto insect bites to relief itching. This will also promote healing.
The essential oils of tea tree, lavender, and chamomile can be applied to the skin directly from the bottle. They can be used alone or in combination. Each will help with the itching and each will promote healing.

Sunburn Spray or Lotion
10 drops peppermint
10 drops lavender
10 drops chamomile
1 oz mister/bottle
1 oz water/fractionated coconut oil
1 teaspoon vodka, ever clear or other alcohol
Add the essential oils and vodka to the mister or bottle. Shake well. Add the water or coconut oil. Mist or rub into skin to stop the heat and promote healing. The essential oils of peppermint, lavender, and chamomile can be applied to the skin directly from the bottle. They can be used alone or in combination. The peppermint promotes cooling and the lavender and chamomile promote healing.

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