Natural Mosquito Repellent

As winter is arriving, swarms of mosquitoes are all set to 'take on' the human body. It seems that the only thing we can do is to protect ourselves by using chemical based DEET sprays. Using insect repellents containing DEET should not be harmful if label directions are followed and the product is used safely. Despite this, DEET exposure over time can cause problems like skin or respiratory irritation. Natural home-made insect repellents are a great alternative to chemical-based ones.  Store bought natural repellents can be expensive, but not to worry. You can prepare these natural repellents in your home and most of the ingredients might already be around your home.

Grab some essential oils – A few drops of essential oils are the foundation of most home-made insect repellents. Any of these will work well. They are- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon-balm, Citronella, Rose geranium, Cinnamon oil, Peppermint, Basil, Clove, Thyme.

Find a Carrier Liquid – Even if, you can apply a few drops of essential oils directly to your skin, adding it to some liquid carrier helps the solution last longer. In addition, most of the carriers also boost the bug-repelling power. Witch hazel, Sunflower oil, Apple cider, Liquid Soap, Vegetable oil, Mineral Oil, Lemon juice, Tea tree oil, Vodka, Rubbing Alcohol are some of the liquid carriers.

Pick some herbs – To get the most of your natural mosquito repellent, you can steep your mixture with some fresh herbs. You can also substitute them for many of the above mentioned essential oils. Here are a list of herbs that you can add to your home-made mosquito repellent. They are- Catnip, any variety of mint, thyme, basil, rosemary, sage, lavender, citronella, lemon grass.

Mix everything together – Once you pick a carrier liquid, few essential oils and a herb or two, you can create your own natural repellent. There are so many different recipes, but here I'll mention the easiest to make and remember. Mix one-part essential oil with fifteen-parts carrier liquid. Pour solution in a saucepan and heat it up on the stove pot. Chop up the selected herbs and steep them in the warm solution for anywhere from a few minutes to overnight – the longer the better. Lastly, strain the mixture and put it in a spray bottle.

Don't forget to also check out some of the mosquito-repellent plants that you can grow around your home. They will add an extra bug-repellent barrier.

You can go for Healthbuddy natural mosquito repellent bracelet. It is completely DEET and biocide free and made up of 100% natural essential oil, which is non-toxic and harmless to use. The pellet ingredients being herbal, Healthbuddy Natural Mosquito Repellent Bracelet is completely skin safe.

The smell of the essential oil emitting from the bracelet deters the mosquitoes from approaching. The smell is pleasant to wear but mosquitoes and other pests are not quite fond of the same. These bracelets can be used for indoors as well as outdoor activities like boating, camping, golfing, jogging, fishing, hunting, gardening etc. The bracelet being waterproof, stays effective even after sweating or other contact with moisture. Additionally, the band is adjustable making the usage convenient for any wrist size. One pellet can be used for up to 15 days. In between uses, the pellet can be stored in the 'blister card package' provided or in any other air-tight container.

So, get your totally DEET free Healthbuddy natural mosquito repellent bracelet today. It's simple and inexpensive.  Why not give it a try this winter!