Can I put this oil on me by itself or do I have to mix it with other ingredients for it to be effective against mosquito bites?!
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If you mix with water and lemon juice it makes an awesome bug spray. If you just put it on your skin it won't last long and I think the smell would be to strong.
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Dee,It is recommended to delute it with a carrier oil, I think I used almond oil. It smells nice and does seem to keep the bugs off. Good luck and hope it works well for you too. Sure is better then the commercial sprays with deet which usually gives me a headache. Let me know if it works for you! Hope it does brossjoyce@gmail.com
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It's way too strong to put directly on your skin undiluted. Do what that other person said to do. Dilute it down and use it in a spray bottle, but you do have to shake it good every time before spraying. Avoid your eyes and other sensitive parts of your body. I spray it on me, my clothes, and the furniture in my outdoor room starting around 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon when the mosquitoes start coming. It doesn't smell bad either.
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I had to make a new batch of bug repellant today so I used 20 drops of Bug Off in approximately 2 cups of witch hazel and shook it up really good. It smells even better than when I mixed it with alcohol and distilled water. It says on the label of the bottle I got last year to mix it with witch hazel to make a spray.
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The best way to use it us to make a bug spray with it... You never want to use high quality essential oils without diluting them. I take 20 drops and mix with 1 to 2oz rubbing alcohol. You gave to shake alot to mix. Then put in a spray bottle and add 8oz witch hazel. Best bug spray ever.
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Essential Oils should be mixed in carrier oils, but if you want to mix them with water or a cream, lotion,etc.,you need to make an emulsion. I do it with glycerine (an emulsifier) for creams or lotions or using "Dawn"(liquid dish washer detergent with biosurfactants,another emulsifier). Mix the drops of E.O. with the "Dawn",then add to the water.
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I mix it with other oils as a facial moisturizer but it can be used on its own. It's definitely multi-purpose and can be used on the hair and skin. Excellent product!
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I don't think this stuff works on anything. I put it directly on bugs and it had no effect. It's just some essential oils that don't work.
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I use the coconut oil recipe.You can Google search or visit DIY natural for a different recipe.
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My intention was to blend it with other oils and I wasnt able to. They do not blend. I didn't try to mix it with water. In my opinion. This is just vanilla extract not an essential oil as it says on the bottle. I believe this is a misrepresentation of the product
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No, it is essential oil, very concentrated so you would mix it with a carrier oil, not the other way around.
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Anise oil is very strong! If you added it to tea, you should use a very small amount
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I use it premixed in my race boat outboard at 40:1. It is no heavier than other oils and I see nno reason it can't be injected.
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I don't know about those specifically, but we had a horrible outbreak of mosquitoes recently after really heavy rains, and I wouldn't get a single bite when I applied this. Should work for you!
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Yes. The stuff is amazing. I used to use the original oil that Avon sales people sold and mix it with water in a pump spray bottle to spray on myself when going out to do lawn work or camping. However, my dog and I are both allergic to gnat bites and the vet said this spray which is not oily is safe for animals who like to groom themselves. This year, I spray it on my dog every day before he goes out to roll in the grass and so far, no bites of any kind. The stuff smells great, too.
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Yes, it is very true Catnip essential oil is 25% more powerful mosquito repellent than Deet !!! I have purchased oil and mixed it with other base oil , like coconut oil or grapseed oil to make a mosquito repellent for myself, it is extremely powerful and effective. I am super allergic to mosquito bites, since I use this , I have not get bite often. The only thing is you will need to reapply every few hours if you are in bad area since it does absorbed into your skin. You can make a potent bottle with 1 oz base oil , but just 20-30 drops of catnip oil , if you do not like the smell , you can also add other good smell essential oil to cover up the smell, you can also add the oil to water, and spray it on your body or your dog's body. But , I know it only works for mosquitos, not sure it will have the same effectiveness on flea and other insects. Also, when you applied this , make sure you stay away from cats as they will just go crazy on you , I get scratched once I encountered cat on the street.
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Sorry about that previos answer. That was in reference to the Dynatrap. I mixed the oil w/ water in a spray bottle. It does repel some, but not all. Pleasant smelling & I don't feel I've exposed myself to harmful chemicals.
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I actually wrote a blog post about how to web article on how to dilute it and use it as a yard spray for mosquitoes. You dilute it a lot for this application and a bottle like this will last 3 years. You can check it out here: http://blog.trebacz.com/2011/07/diy-make-your-own-permetherin-mosquito.html
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We do NOT recommend that you do this at all. This oil should be used on its own. thank you.
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I have only used deep blue oil alone. I use 2-3 drops for extreme aches. Sorry I couldn't specifically answer, hope it helps.
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Absolutely! This carrier oil can be used alone or mixed with others. It is an excellent moisturizer for hair and skin.