Grab your natural DIY bug spray now! The end-of-summer, fall camping months are upon us! I don’t know about you, but I love to play outdoors in the cooler evenings of fall and those pesky bugs are still here to play!  Avoid those toxic bug sprays and opt for a cheaper, healthier and better smelling option!

Natural DIY Bug Spray 

Ingredients   

  • 1/4 cup distilled water 
  • 2 tablespoons witch hazel   
  • 20 drops peppermint essential oil  
  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil  

 
Directions 

  1. Fill a 4-ounce clean spray bottle with water.  
  1. Add the witch hazel and essential oils to the bottle. Shake well.  
  1. Spray onto exposed skin and/or clothing, avoiding eyes and mouth.  

Reapply every 2 hours, or as needed.  

  1. Store in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. 
     

Enjoy! 
 
XOXO 
Annie 

If you loved this Natural DIY Bug Spray recipe, here’s another clean skincare recipe you can try: Vitamin-Infused Sun Damage Serum  

Highlights  

Check out the ingredient benefits for your skin!  

  • Distilled Water – offers multiple benefits for your skin. It enhances the effectiveness and absorption of active ingredients. Distilled water can also minimize the risk of allergic reactions and skin irritations. It also provides a refreshing and hydrating effect, leaving the skin feeling supple and soft. 
  • Witch Hazel – has many benefits for skin, including tightening pores, relieving inflammation, and helping with razor burns and bumps, especially when paired with moisturizing and healing skincare ingredients. It helps reduce acne, due to cleansing your skin of excess oil. Those with extremely dry or sensitive skin should use caution when applying witch hazel as it may further irritate the skin. 
  • Citronella – has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat eczema, acne, minor cuts, and wounds. Citronella can also help with fungal diseases like athlete’s foot. 
  • Peppermint – helps to reduce stress, relax tension in the body, and relieve sore muscles. It can also aid in reducing symptoms of nausea and improve digestion and an upset stomach. Bonus, peppermint essential oil, supports reduced inflammation, redness, and irritation in the skin, and can promote increased blood circulation in the scalp for improved hair growth. 
  • Tea Tree – the anti-inflammatory effect of tea tree oil helps to relieve and soothe irritated and painful skin. Tea tree essential oil can aid in treating acne because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Tea tree essential oil can also calm swelling, redness, and inflammation. It may help to prevent and reduce acne scars, giving you smooth, clear skin.