Herbal Insect Repellent
Rated 3.6 stars by 12 users
Category
Topicals & Salves
Servings
as needed
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cups Castor Oil
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1 cup witch Hazel Oil
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½ cup Rubbing alcohol
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3⅓ tablespoons Citronella Oil
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3 tablespoons Lemongrass Oil
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1 tablespoon Peppermint Oil
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2 teaspoons Rosemary Oil
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2 teaspoons Cedar Leaf Oil
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2 teaspoons Clove Oil
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2 teaspoons Lavender Oil
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MagicalButter Machine
Directions
- Place all ingredients into your MagicalButter machine and secure the head.
Press the Temperature button and select 160º Fahrenheit; then press the 1 Hour/Oil button.
- Sterilize containers of your choice by boiling them for 5-10 minutes.
- When the cycle is completed pour the oil into a large container.
- Let the infused oil cool completely before placing the final product into your sterilized containers and closing them.
Recipe Note
Refrigeration of Herbal Insect Repellent is not necessary. The final product has a more substantial consistency than the water-based mist spray of most store-bought products. Apply a small amount to exposed skin for effective protection. If you are expecting to be outdoors for an extended period of time, apply the repellent every two hours. As a mother, I question everything my kids eat, drink, and put on their bodies. I research countless products, reading every ingredient on the label. As soon as I encounter long chemical names that are nearly impossible to pronounce, I don’t feel comfortable making the purchase. It has prompted me to do more research, and finally to formulate an all-natural, chemical-free, herbal insect repellent. Our recipe really bugs the bugs—with the scent they resent, and the strength to last and keep pests away! Happy mom, happy life, happy household!
