“I’m planning on experimenting with an insect repellent bar and was wondering what scent combinations you would suggest.” – Kate Shilling, of Little Granolas from St. Albans, VT,
All of the following Essential Oils are known to offer some degree of insect repelling properties. Personally, I am fond of blends using Basil and Citrus, but a Floral Citrus or a Eucalyptus Lemon would be nice too. Peppermint goes with almost anything so you have a lot of possibilities with that as well.
- CO2 Extract: Basil Select
- Essential Oil: Bergamot (CP), Italy
- Essential Oil: Catnip, USA
- Essential Oil: Eucalyptus Globulus, India
- Essential Oil: Geranium, Egypt
- Essential Oil: Lemon Tea Tree, Australia
- Essential Oil: Peppermint, India
- Organic Essential Oil: Citronella, India
- Organic Essential Oil: Citronella, Indonesia
- Organic Essential Oil: Dill, France
- Organic Essential Oil: Eucalyptus Radiata, Australia
- Organic Essential Oil: Peppermint, India
Which Essential Oils are your favorites for use in natural insect repellents? Share your suggestions in the comments below.
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