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DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

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Updated Feb 2022: THE ADVENTURE DISPATCH

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

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Witch Hazel, Glycerin, & Water

Water

Citronella

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Lemon Eucalyptus

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Tea Tree

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Lavendar

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Thyme 

1. witch hazel and glycerin

Witch hazel is an alcohol based astringent known to kill mosquitos. Glycerin is added to balance out drying effects of witch hazel by moisturizing the skin.

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

2. water

Water is the main base for the spray. Just make sure it's distilled or boiled!  1 part water and 1 part witch hazel and glycerin mixture. 

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

3. citronella

A cousin of lemongrass. Commonly found within candles and bug deterring products citronella is a natural essential oil that deters mosquitos.

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

4. lemon eucalyptus

Research shows this essential oil combo provides 95% protection from mosquitos for 3 hours. So this ingredient is a must!

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

5. tea tree

Has been used in medicine for centuries. Tea tree has been found to be more powerful than DEET at repelling mosquitos. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine effects if you do happen to get bit. 

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

6. lavendar

Lavender prevents mosquito bites and calms down the skin. Plus, it smells amazing! 

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

7. Thyme

Thyme also has been found to be more powerful than DEET against mosquitos making it an important ingredient.

DIY MOSQUITO REPELLANT

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