Materials for All-Natural Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion
- 1/3 cup of fractionated coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw extra virgin coconut oil
- 2 tbsp beeswax
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil
- 2 tbsp organic shea butter
- Essential oils (lemon eucalyptus, citronella, geranium, cedarwood)
- 8 oz mason jars
Materials for Homemade Itch Stick
- 2 tbsp beeswax
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 10 drops lavender
- 10 drops peppermint
- Just a few drops tea tree oil
- Funnel
- Balm bottles
- Use a funnel to pour into balm bottle
DIY Bug Repellents - Home & Family
Directions for All-Natural Homemade Bug Repellent Lotion
1. In a double boiler melt down your fractionated coconut oil, raw extra virgin coconut oil, beeswax, vitamin E oil, and shea butter
2. Once melted take off heat & mix in your lemon eucalyptus, citronella, geranium, cedarwood essential oils. About 10 -15 drops of each
3. Finally pour into mason jar
4. Let cool a couple hours until it hardens into lotion form
Directions for Homemade Itch Stick
1. In a double boiler melt down your beeswax & coconut oil
2. Once melted take off heat & add about 10 drops of lavender, 10 drops of peppermint & a few drops of tea tree oil
3. Mix it thoroughly
4. Use a funnel & pour liquid into balm bottles
5. Let cool & apply to itchy area