05/28/2022
Sweet Orange Oil is a delightful oil that not only is calming but is also used to repel and kill insects. It naturally contains limonene which is used in some commercial insect repellents.
Lavender Essential Oil has long been used to repel insects. This study found that lavender compared well to DEET for repelling ticks.
Try This Blend:
In a dropper bottle mix together 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) carrier oil, 9 drops lavender oil, and 9 drops orange oil. Mix well and massage on arms and legs. Orange and lavender oils not only repel insects but also a study found that inhalation of the combination helped reduce anxiety.
Repellent
Melaleuca's Natural Insect Repellent is formulated with Peppermint, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Thyme, and Geranium oils. It is non-sticky and 99% effective against mosquitoes and ticks.
Good to Know
For many years Melaleuca customers have successfully formulated their own natural insect repellents. If you find yourself unprotected among hungry mosquitoes, remember this The Melaleuca Wellness Guide recommendation: Mix 1 tsp of Renew Intensive Skin Therapy and 5 drops of T36-C5 and apply to any exposed skin.
Another clever Melaleuca Wellness Guide recommended tip is to carry used MelaSoft Dryer Sheets in your front pocket, tie it in your hair, or slip it through a belt loop. It really keeps the bugs away. Don't try this with other brand dryer sheets. They may contain harmful chemicals.
Gone are the days when an insect bite was an irritating nuisance. Now some insects transmit dangerous diseases.
