Mosquitos: the plague of heat and holidays. They are ever-present, there to ruin your nights out and your family meals on the terrace. They know exactly how to stop us from sleeping, and leave us with lovely red spots that itch for several days. Fortunately, there are solutions for avoiding these pests. Here is a recipe for making your own home-made anti-mosquito lotion, to make sure you are left in peace while saving money at the same time!
What you need:
- 160 mls of witch hazel
- 80 mls of baby oil
- 1 dessertspoon of vanilla extract (sugar free)
- 30 drops of essential oil (lavender, citronella, cinnamon or eucalyptus)
- 4 cloves
- 1 spray bottle
What to do:
1/ Add the witch hazel to a glass container.
2/ Add the baby oil and the vanilla extract.
3/ Finally add the essential oil and the cloves.
4/ Mix very well before pouring it all into the spray bottle.
Remember to shake the bottle before every application.
Source : GuideAstuces