Lemongrass essential oil to keep them away
Citronellal, a molecule, the essential oil of lemongrass owes its repellent. The characteristic smell that emerges is not really appreciated by insects. Better, she makes them run away!
- How to use it ? We pour a few drops of lemongrass essential oil on her clothes before going out (especially at night). During an outdoor dinner, we add a few drops in the candles to enjoy peacefully without being focused on threatening insects. The lemon eucalyptus essential oil can also be used, a drop of HE diluted in 5 drops of vegetable oil.
Geranium essential oil to heal
Geranium essential oil is composed of geraniol , a molecule that has important repellent properties. Its more? It can be used to relieve, in case of sting. In short, it's the perfect 2-in-1 essential oil to face these menacing insects!
- How to use it ? Repel mosquitoes, that's good. Relieving and facilitating healing in case of sting? It's even better ! Geranium rosat essential oil is irritating to the skin, before applying it dermally, so it must be diluted in a vegetable oil (20% of essential oil with 80% of vegetable oil, a drop of HE for 5 of vegetable oil).
Lavender essential oil to relieve
Despite your precautions, you got bitten? Do not panic! Here too, there are essential oils that can do the job. This is particularly the case of the essential oil of lavender which will allow the healing of the wound, while reducing the pain. Its more? Its characteristic odor acts as a deterrent to other insects. Because there are not only biting mosquitoes but also wasps, bees etc.
- How to use it ? It can be applied directly to the skin using a cotton swab. Sensitive people and babies should not use this essential oil.
Good to know: Some people, including pregnant women, people with epilepsy and asthma, should not use these methods. In any case, we ask health professionals for all the necessary information!
