08/06/2025
Herbal Mosquito Repellent
Makes about 4 oz.
Ingredients
2 oz. organic catnip leaf extract, or make your own tincture
2 oz. organic witch hazel extract
10 drops organic Atlas cedarwood essential oil
10 drops organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops organic lavender essential oil
10 drops organic rosemary essential oil
5 drops organic lemongrass essential oil
5 drops organic lemon essential oil
Directions
Pour both catnip extract and witch hazel extract into an 4 oz. bottle.
Slowly drip the essential oils into the bottle.
Cap the bottle and shake vigorously to combine.
Store in the refrigerator with tight-fitting lid. Mixture will be shelf-stable for up to a year when stored properly.
To Use
Replace the lid with optional mister cap or shake bottle and pour some into a smaller spray bottle that you can take with you for day trips. Return remainder to refrigerator.
Shake well before each use. Spritz over exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mucus membranes.
Reapply as often as needed.
Pro Tip: If you don’t already have these essential oils on hand and plan to purchase oils to make this recipe, you can substitute an equal amount of Mountain Rose Herbs’ Bug Blend essential oil instead of purchasing multiple oils.
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