How to Repell Insects with Peppermint Oil

There are many insect repellents on the market but the healthiest product is an organic kind. Peppermint oil is an environmentally sound way of repelling insects.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Peppermint oil
• Water

1. Bathe yourself before applying peppermint oil to your skin. Do not dry off after bathing or showering. Long hair keep slightly damp.

2. Before you clothe yourself take out the bottle of peppermint oil. Pour a few (3-4) drops of the oil in the palm of your wet hand and rub it between both palms of your wet hands.

3. Apply and rub the oil into both your damp hair and scalp. Do this until most of the oil is gone from your hands. You will feel less oily.

4. Wet your hands again and apply more oil to your palms again. Rub this application over the hands and neck. Avoid the sockets of the eyes.

5. Now with the same application methods rub the water and oil solution on each part of your body. Then dress appropriately for your activity. Reapply it during extended outings.

Tips & Warnings

• Peppermint oil should be sufficiently diluted
• Applying oil to the entire body is more effective
• Apply the oil on exposed areas every 2 hours
• Make sure the oil is rubbed into the arm pits
• Wear no other fragrance but the oil for best effect
• Undiluted peppermint oil can cause skin irritation
• Menthol in mint oil can produce an extreme sensation
• Check with your physician before using essence oils
• Rub the oil no closer than the eyebrows, nose, cheeks, and temples around the eyes