Insect Repellent Body Butter Recipe

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” Don’t let bugs ruin your summer fun! Repel mosquitoes and deer ticks with this non-greasy insect repellent body butter recipe made with natural essential oils! This insect repellent body butter is crafted with a blend of natural essential oils including lemon eucalyptus essential oil which have been shown to not only repel biting insects, but deer ticks as well. ”

Think about this: the reason plants produce essential oils is to protect them from insects and other predators. So when you use essential oils to protect your skin from bugs, you’re using a completely natural, effective approach. Without harmful chemicals!

Which essential oils can effectively repel bugs?  Mosquitoes: cedar, citronella, geranium, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme. Flies: cedar, citronella, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, eucalyptus, peppermint. Ticks: rose geranium, juniper, rosewood, thyme, grapefruit, oregano. Check out how to make your own repellent body butter below!

Insect Repellent Body Butter Recipe