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Insect Repellent and Soothing Ointment For Dogs Recipe

 

Application:

  • This ointment is designed to act both as a repellent and a soothing aid, perfect for the summer months, when dogs face an often painful onslaught by flies and mosquitoes.

Ingredients:

  • 5.5 tsp citronella oil
  • 1 drop liquid soap
  • 4 tsp camphor
  • 4 tbsp mineral oil
  • 0.75 cup ethanol

Instructions:

  • Mix well

Caution:

  • Do not apply on any bites that have turned into open wounds.

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Pesky Pest Repel Spray Recipe

 

Application:

  • To be sprayed lightly over skin and clothing to repel bugs, insects and pests.

Ingredients:

  • 100 ml Organic Lavender Floral Water
  • 27 drops Solubuliser
  • 6 drops Organic Eucalyptus Citriodora Essential Oil
  • 12 drops Basil Essential Oil
  • 9 drops Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Unscented Incense Sticks (optional)

Instructions:

  • Mix the Essential Oils and Solubuliser together in a clean glass bottle (ensure that equal parts Essential Oil and Solubuliser are used to ensure that the oils will be dispersed evenly throughout the Floral Water).
  • To the oil mixture add 100 ml Organic Lavender Floral Water.
  • Place an atomizer attachment onto the bottle and shake well.
  • To use spray lightly over exposed skin and clothing.
  • Unscented incense sticks may also be dripped into this mixture, dried and burnt to repel bugs, insects and pests.

Caution:

  • Avoid spraying near or in eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Avoid using on people with sensitive skin.
  • Do not use during pregnancy.

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Insect Bite Remedy Recipe

 

Application:

  • Apply the oil to skin.

Ingredients:

  • Cajeput essential oil.
  • Helichrysum essential oil.
  • Chamomile German Blue French oil
  • Lavender Australiana oil
  • Almond Sweet vegetable oil

Instructions:

  • Prepare 10-15 drops of Almond Sweet vegetable oil.
  • Blend in 2 drops of Cajeput, Helichrysum and Chamomile German Blue oil.
  • Blend in 3-4 drops of Lavender Australiana essential oil.
  • Stir well with all oils.

Caution:

  • Avoid using around delicate areas such as eyes.

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