DIY recipes for Summer
Our Favorite Natural Mosquito Repellent
- 20 drops Citronella
- 15 drops Cedarwood
- 15 drops Lemongrass
- 5 drops Geranium
- 15 drops Peppermint
- 2 ounces of Spring or Distilled water
How to make:
Combine all ingredients in a 2 ounce spritzer bottle (either glass or aluminum). Shake well. It is now ready for use!
How to Use:
Shake well before use. For natural mosquito repellents, you need to spray liberally all over. Be sure to close your eyes when spraying hair and/or neck. You can reapply as needed, approximately every 2-4 hours or after getting wet.
Sunburn cream
This soothing cream cools and heals the skin if you forgot to apply a sun protective cream and got a sunburn.
Pump some of Honest & Pure facial, hand or body cream onto your hand. Add several drops of Helichrysum, Lavender, Frankincense and Peppermint essential oils. Apply to affected areas. Repeat every 2 hours for one or two days.
Written by Lena Isayev, B.A., C.A.