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3 oz. extra virgin light olive oil
75 drops pennyroyal essential oil
50 drops citronella essential oil
50 drops eucalyptus essential oil
50 drops lavender essential oil
Mix in 4 oz. pump sprayer bottle.
Mist over ball cap, pants legs - esecially below the knees for ticks -, or even a light mist over bare skin on arms or legs*. Can also be used around window sills, screen doors, pet beds,etc.
Repels gnats, mosquitoes, fleas and ticks without all that deet and has a nice fresh scent.
*For real sensitive skin, dilute more with olive oil.
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Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:
3 oz. extra virgin light olive oil
75 drops pennyroyal essential oil
50 drops citronella essential oil
50 drops eucalyptus essential oil
50 drops lavender essential oil
Mix in 4 oz. pump sprayer bottle.
Mist over ball cap, pants legs - esecially below the knees for ticks -, or even a light mist over bare skin on arms or legs*. Can also be used around window sills, screen doors, pet beds,etc.
Repels gnats, mosquitoes, fleas and ticks without all that deet and has a nice fresh scent.
*For real sensitive skin, dilute more with olive oil.
Note: This recipe is part of a user's personal recipEbox. It is not part of the CDKitchen collection.
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