How to Make a Good Smelling Natural Bug Spray

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By HealthCoach100
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When was the last time you checked out the ingredients and warnings on your bug spray? Yuck, right? And the smell? How many of you like smelling like Skin-So-Soft? Or Off spray? Here's a natural, easy on the nose solution!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

witch hazel
vegetable glycerin
citronella & lemonbalm essential oils
16 oz spray bottle

Step 1

Most of these ingredients can be found in your local health food store and maybe even a drug store. But you can definitely purchase them online as well.
Step 2

Combine:
2 cups of witch hazel
1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin
20 drops each of citronella & lemonbalm essential oils
Step 3

Shake it all up to mix thoroughly. It is best stored in a tinted glass spray bottle, but this could be harder to find. If you use a clear bottle, ensure you keep it out of direct light when not in use.
Step 4

Spray on body and clothing liberally every 15 to 20 minutes while outside.

Tips & Warnings

For natural bug repellent that doesn't need to be applied quite as often check out my other eHow article under Resources.
Test end product on a small patch of skin before applying all over.
Avoid spraying in eyes, nose and mouth.
Note: Product could stain white or light colored clothing

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