Pretty by Nature

There Ain’t No Bugs On Me

by Noel Boehm on April 3rd, 2008

In response to a request for bug repellents I did a little research. It required some imagination since it’s still pretty chilly here and there are obviously no mosquitoes out. Okay not even chilly. Just cold. But anyhoo, I did test some things out though to see if they were irritating on my skin. My top three picks are…

California Baby’s Bug Repellent with Citronella is my favorite. It didn’t irritate my skin at all and the scent was almost non-existent. It’s a spray too so it’s super easy to apply.

Bite Back from Blooming Lotus also comes in spray form but is more woodsy. I like that it comes in an aluminum can. The scent was a tad much for me though. I would use this for something like camping or other outdoor activities, not necessarily for  a backyard party in the summer though.

My last suggestion is a pretty proven method of repellent. Using essential oils is cost effective, easy to apply and generally easy to find. Rose Geranium, Tea Tree, Lavender and Peppermint are the most popular. Rose geranium works best on mosquitoes. You can make your own spray by mixing about 1-2 parts essential oil to 10 parts witch hazel or vodka. You can also use rubbing alcohol but vodka sounds more fun. Now that’s a barbecue I want to go to.

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