Bugs Be Gone! Essential Oils and Insects
Many essential oils exist that have uses as pesticides such as citrus oils, Mint oil, Pine oil, Capsicum (Pepper) extracts, tree oils and vegetable oils. The essential oil of Bergamot, Anise, Sage, Tea Tree, Geranium, Mint, and Thyme, Hyssop, Rosemary, Thyme, and...
Easy Insect Repellent Lotion Recipe
Add to 8ozs of light unscented skin lotion 15 drops of Citronella essential oil 15 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil 10 drops of Patchouli essential oil Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy...
DIY Bug Repellent Cream
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pennyroyal-infused grapeseed oil (learn how to make an infused oil here) 1/4 cup mineral oil 1 tspn coconut oil 2 Tbsp beeswax 1/8 tspn borax powder 1/4 cup distilled water 5 drops lemongrass EO 3 drops citronella EO 20 drops lavender EO 10 drops...
Lemon Mint Window Wash
For the shiniest windows ever! Ingredients: Juice from one fresh Lemon 2 Cups water or Club Soda 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint essential oil 1 teaspooon Cornstarch  Directions: Mix all ingredients and pour into a plastic spray bottle. Shake before using. Try using sheets...
Make Your Own Simple, Natural Furniture Polish
Ylang-Ylang 10 drops (or any other fragrant essential oil such as lemon) Jojoba Oil 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop – StarWest...Learn Basic Reflexology FREE!
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