These little insects can really spoil our summers! And since the arrival in France of the tiger mosquito, a potential vector of serious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya where the Zika virus, we are even more wary of these undesirables. Because conventional chemical repellents have not all proven their effectiveness and even less their harmlessness, essential oils are part of the basic arsenal to protect against mosquitoes and their bites.
Lemongrass to keep them away
In a tinted glass bottle of 30 ml, mix, 1 ml of HE of lavender real, 1 ml of rose geranium EO, 1 ml of Ceylon or Java lemongrass EO and complete with sweet almond vegetable oil. Then apply a few drops to the neck and uncovered parts. In children over three years old, only 1 to 2 drops are applied behind the ears. Before three years, we will use a floral water of lavender or geranium.
Mosquitos spray
In a 100 ml spray bottle, mix 5 ml of Ceylon citronella EO; 5 ml of rose geranium5 ml of essential oileucalyptus lemon, 25 ml of liquid soap or shampoo and top up with water. Make a few pschitts on the body, 2 to 3 times a day, taking care to avoid the eyes.
No-mosquito diffusion
Prepare a mixture with 6 drops of HE mosquito repellent : lemongrass, true lavender, Java lemongrass, super lavandin, lemon eucalyptus or rose geranium. Diffuse in the room following the instructions and dosage indicated by the manufacturer. To be limited in the presence of a pregnant woman, young children or animals.
Express Solution
To repel mosquitoes, dilute 3 to 4 drops of Ceylon citronella, Java or rose geranium EO in 1 tablespoon ofolive oil. Apply a few drops behind the neck and on uncovered areas. You can also pour 2 to 3 drops on a porous object that will diffuse. To relieve the sting, apply 1 pure drop of HE of true lavender or Java lemongrass.
Extra advice +
Java lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass, tea tree lemony… Lemony essential oils have insecticidal properties that are particularly effective against mosquitoes. They can be used on the skin or in atmospheric diffusion, and are even more effective when combined with other repellent essential oils: true lavender, rose geranium, super lavandin.
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