Another tip that works for me is heating a spoon (under hot, running water, for example) until it's very warm, but not so warm that it burns your skin, and then pressing it against your bite. The heat makes your skin release all the antihistamines at once, making it very itchy for a short while before calming it down completely for a few to several hours. :> Very effective on mosquito bites.
I use this every season. It is not only refreshing but deters bugs. I have been using this recipe for years. I also heard lighting coffee grounds deters insects as well.
i've heard of the slapping trick, but i also remember i'd always used to do the whole marking an X over the bug/mosquito bite with your nail trick to stop the itching... idk if there's any merit to that, but it's always worked for me :P
I actually wouldn't recommend lemon eucalyptus because citrus essential oils make your skin light sensitive and if you tan really easily, you might get little freckles. I'd recommend replacing it for lavender and clove! (:
Another easy remedy is using a pure lavender oil. It’s calming right?! So it calms down the skin, taking away the itch and you smell great as well😁. If I may make this statement without being critical plz. We are all here to help one another. Aura Cacia is not a pure oil. Just as in any product there cheap and expensive versions of the item we want. If the oil is pure, essential oils are expensive to produce properly. Through my research, I learned that for an oil to be labeled as 100% pure, the FDA only requires that oil to have 5% of the oil and then the rest are fillers, which generally contain chemicals. That was very disheartening to learn as we expect the FDA to protect us. A good way to know of an oil is pure is to do our homework. Call the company and ask pertinent questions such as, when do you harvest your plants? What is the condition of the soil? Do you use any chemicals in the processing? Do you own your own farms or buy from a 3rd party? Do your own sniff test. About seven years ago I developed chemical and environmental allergies, so I had to learn everything about every product I used and that was very time consuming. I have learned more than I ever thought I would care to know. My sense of smell has been acutely heightened since I have developed these allergies and I can tell you just by smelling something whether it has a chemical in it or not. Aura Cacia are not pure. I can smell the chemicals. You can test it for yourself if you would like. Take that brand and buy a brand such as Young Living, DōTERRA or Mountain Rose herbs, as an example. Even amongst those 3, there is a big difference in the quality. My nose never fails me. I just want you and others to be informed because the whole purpose of EO’s are to manage our health without chemicals right? I don’t think anybody in this category would knowingly put chemicals on their body. The whole point is to avoid them. I hope this helps to get ppl to think about what we put on and into our bodies and question all ingredients, even when they day “pure or natural”. Thank you for your channel. I have enjoyed finding it.
I remember making natural bug spray many moons ago, but can't recall if I ever got a chance to use it. It's sitting in my storage facility now so I wonder if it still any good. LOL! I still have all my essential oils from back then as I had just gotten started on making natural products. I will say I tried natural body lotion and was not a fan. I like the idea of natural products, but sometimes the homemade stuff just doesn't come up to scratch. When I get my hands on essential oils again, I'll have to give this a try and tell you if it works or not. :) Love all the criss-crossing straps on the top of your dress. Very cute!
Citronella is a compound harvested from Lemongrass; i.e., if you have Lemongrass, you have Citronella. There is no plant known simply as Citronella. It must be harvested from a form of Cymbopogon (Lemongrass). You can; however, buy Citronella oil, which, again, is a compound extracted from Lemongrass.
Interesting. But Lemongrass is not the same as Citronella. But I read they're both good insect repellent. And the way you put the essential oil in? I don't know... You might have put waaay more than 30 drops each.
Anyone here use White Flower oil (白花油)? It's mainly used for aches and pains, but I remember using it a lot as a kid when I got bug bites and it reduced itchiness, redness and swelling.
Thank you, thank you thank you! You are so awesome Dzung! You already knew that, didn't you?!:-D we use Tea tree oil in a water bottle to keep the kids hair lice free at school. Love the banana peel tip. We' ll definitely try the anti itch cream from Whole foods. Thanks for the recommendation!😄
I wouldn't recommend it for your cat, as I know certain Essential Oils are toxic to them, like Peppermint, lavender, and tea tree oils. Try doing an apple cider vinegar spray diluted with water (50:50 ratio) as I know that is safe!
I have a dog and he has itchy patches on his paws too. what I do is mixing salt and a bit of water and I scrub his paws with it. He loves it and after a few days, he doesn't try to bite his paws anymore
I've used this on my dog, but I think each dog is different in terms of sensitivity to essential oils. Definitely to be on the safe side, use apple cider vinegar as I know that is good for their coat too!
Natural does not always mean safe. Its one of the biggest misconceptions. Crude oil is natural, originated as plants, and is distilled like essential oils. Tequila is also natural, made from plants, and distilled like essential oils. So is wine naturally fermented from fruit. Yet all those are well known cancer risks.
No one ever said just because its natural that it is safe. But these ingredients in this context are most likely safer to use than DEET when applied topically. Did you know being alive increases your chance for cancer? Stop fear mongering.
The amount of ingredients you will get though would equal dozens of batches of this remedy. It would be pennies on the dollar of what you would spend on a spray at the store!
Hi thanks for the advice! But what's good for roaches, rats, & raccoons!!! They are taking over my house & wood deck!!! Found some in the car trying to go to the store?! Can I mix a home remedy up such as: battery acid, ammonia,alcohol ,& gas?!?!?! I don't care about my neighbors pet pig or cats... so will this be ok if I drop the bomb on my house?! Lol!!!!
Another tip that works for me is heating a spoon (under hot, running water, for example) until it's very warm, but not so warm that it burns your skin, and then pressing it against your bite. The heat makes your skin release all the antihistamines at once, making it very itchy for a short while before calming it down completely for a few to several hours. :> Very effective on mosquito bites.
@Ethan Lion7 I think I read it somewhere online after googling home remedies for mosquito bites.
Though citronella grass may sometimes be called lemongrass, they are two different plants.
Thank you, I was looking for healthy alternatives. PS, cute dress!
You counting those drops
Lommie Jones I didn’t know why this was funny until she started shaking and I was rolling. Thanks for the laugh. :)
Probably 30 drops of each lol
I use this every season. It is not only refreshing but deters bugs. I have been using this recipe for years. I also heard lighting coffee grounds deters insects as well.
i've heard of the slapping trick, but i also remember i'd always used to do the whole marking an X over the bug/mosquito bite with your nail trick to stop the itching... idk if there's any merit to that, but it's always worked for me :P
YES! I've totally done that too!!
I actually wouldn't recommend lemon eucalyptus because citrus essential oils make your skin light sensitive and if you tan really easily, you might get little freckles. I'd recommend replacing it for lavender and clove! (:
Great suggestion!!
Which brand of lavender?
Jess Y
I like little light freckles.
So much so, I'm one big freckle.
Only my eyes are light sensitive...
You were very informative
I'll be sure to try out that bug spray!! I've heard a hot spoon is great on bug bites too, but I've personally never tried them :-)
You also use tea tree oil on a bite then apply an ice pack to numb it. The cool compress relieve the itch
sorry, you need an emulsifier to bind the oil and water together
THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING! you deserve all of the peace of the world
Only thing missing is an emulsifier! something like polysorbate 80 (maye even 20) well help blend the oil into the water/WH
I've skimmed thru almost all comments and didn't see 1 that said yes this works. Only great I'm trying this.
Another easy remedy is using a pure lavender oil. It’s calming right?! So it calms down the skin, taking away the itch and you smell great as well😁. If I may make this statement without being critical plz. We are all here to help one another. Aura Cacia is not a pure oil. Just as in any product there cheap and expensive versions of the item we want. If the oil is pure, essential oils are expensive to produce properly. Through my research, I learned that for an oil to be labeled as 100% pure, the FDA only requires that oil to have 5% of the oil and then the rest are fillers, which generally contain chemicals. That was very disheartening to learn as we expect the FDA to protect us. A good way to know of an oil is pure is to do our homework. Call the company and ask pertinent questions such as, when do you harvest your plants? What is the condition of the soil? Do you use any chemicals in the processing? Do you own your own farms or buy from a 3rd party? Do your own sniff test. About seven years ago I developed chemical and environmental allergies, so I had to learn everything about every product I used and that was very time consuming. I have learned more than I ever thought I would care to know. My sense of smell has been acutely heightened since I have developed these allergies and I can tell you just by smelling something whether it has a chemical in it or not. Aura Cacia are not pure. I can smell the chemicals. You can test it for yourself if you would like. Take that brand and buy a brand such as Young Living, DōTERRA or Mountain Rose herbs, as an example. Even amongst those 3, there is a big difference in the quality. My nose never fails me. I just want you and others to be informed because the whole purpose of EO’s are to manage our health without chemicals right? I don’t think anybody in this category would knowingly put chemicals on their body. The whole point is to avoid them. I hope this helps to get ppl to think about what we put on and into our bodies and question all ingredients, even when they day “pure or natural”. Thank you for your channel. I have enjoyed finding it.
Can’t wait to try it! Sounds like I’m gna smell way better than when I use those nasty smelling repellents.
Your video is so great, I will try this Thanks for sharing.
I’m going to try this. Ty for another great video ! 🤙🏼
Thank you, I will make some right now!
Will this recipe work ??
4oz distilled water
4oz witch hazel
30 drops eucalyptus oil
a few drops of lemon juice
And 1 tsp coconut oil
A great mixture, will try this, thank you Honeysuckle
I remember making natural bug spray many moons ago, but can't recall if I ever got a chance to use it. It's sitting in my storage facility now so I wonder if it still any good. LOL! I still have all my essential oils from back then as I had just gotten started on making natural products. I will say I tried natural body lotion and was not a fan. I like the idea of natural products, but sometimes the homemade stuff just doesn't come up to scratch. When I get my hands on essential oils again, I'll have to give this a try and tell you if it works or not. :) Love all the criss-crossing straps on the top of your dress. Very cute!
Citronella and lemongrass are two different plants, they are from the same family but don’t never mix them up as being the same
Citronella is a compound harvested from Lemongrass; i.e., if you have Lemongrass, you have Citronella. There is no plant known simply as Citronella. It must be harvested from a form of Cymbopogon (Lemongrass).
You can; however, buy Citronella oil, which, again, is a compound extracted from Lemongrass.
Awesome! Can't wait to try this for our next family hike. thanks for sharing.
I just pinch the bite really hard and it works great
Great idea. I use essential oils for just about everything around the house and yard. Love your videos - delightful.
Interesting. But Lemongrass is not the same as Citronella. But I read they're both good insect repellent. And the way you put the essential oil in? I don't know... You might have put waaay more than 30 drops each.
QUESTION!if I don't have any witch hazel, what other product may I be able to substitute it with? Thank you!!!!
Melissa Ruiz Everclear
that dress is so cute on you, awesome video!
Also add peppermint oil!! It keeps away wasps and spiders!!
This is such a good idea! I've always hated regular bug spray. Thanks! P.S. what editing software do you use?
Cool idea! I will try this, I alway have tons of mosquito bites during the summer when I'm outdoors.
Yeah same here! I hope this helps you!! xo
Thank you
Lemon grass is NOT citronella...
Anyone here use White Flower oil (白花油)? It's mainly used for aches and pains, but I remember using it a lot as a kid when I got bug bites and it reduced itchiness, redness and swelling.
I know of that! My grandma used to use it all the time. I'll have to try it out!
I use same ingredients years and got sick. It was the lemon eucalyptus
I might try this, thank you!
I am looking for a natural remedy and I wish you were selling this formula ready to go.
Thanks so much!
Thank you, thank you thank you! You are so awesome Dzung! You already knew that, didn't you?!:-D we use Tea tree oil in a water bottle to keep the kids hair lice free at school. Love the banana peel tip. We' ll definitely try the anti itch cream from Whole foods. Thanks for the recommendation!😄
I always slap my mosquito bites!! SPANK SPANK!
zachary choi haha
Is it safe to apply to face and neck area?
Haha totally true. Slapping really works~
Love your videos!! Keep going💗💗
Great video. I adore your dress xxxxx
What is the minimum amount of oils that I can use? Using this recipe for my school project
Where can I buy these bottles
Does this stain clothes since oil is in it?
Citronella and lemongrass are two different plants they are similar but two different plants
Scratching around the bite works for me. :-)
Will it cause water and oil separation?
OMG all your videos are awesome!!!!!!!! 👍🏼
Thanks Mia!! Hope the videos help you!! xox
How long the shelf life for the spray?
Thanks for the remedy. May I add that I love your outfit. Where did you get the dress?
Thank you! The dress is sooo comfy and my favorite part is the criss cross. I got it from Anthropologie!
Can I use on my dog as well?
can this be used on the face?
How much of the carrier oil did you use?!?!
Definitely will try this, how long does the bug repellant last? Will you have to make a new batch?
Probably quite a while honestly. Probably just the length of the item with the shortest expiry date. God bless you sister.
Thanks so much for the information!! Will use these~
Hi! What can I use insted of Witch Hazel? I can't found it on my country.
Ezequiel GC use vodka
Is this okay for dogs?
To bad I can't use almond oil or lemon grass
thankyou
What about flea and tic repellant
Use toothpast
omg I slap my bug bites too and I love your videos and creations
Can this be used for my cat? He gets hives/ itchy patches on his paws:/ Great video as always!!xx
I wouldn't recommend it for your cat, as I know certain Essential Oils are toxic to them, like Peppermint, lavender, and tea tree oils. Try doing an apple cider vinegar spray diluted with water (50:50 ratio) as I know that is safe!
Ok, that's a fair point, I was just curious because he is always lying in our bed of lavenders😆 Thank you so much!😊
+Honeysuckle what about dogs? Can we use the one made in your video? Or do you recommend the apple cider and water mix as well.
I have a dog and he has itchy patches on his paws too. what I do is mixing salt and a bit of water and I scrub his paws with it. He loves it and after a few days, he doesn't try to bite his paws anymore
I've used this on my dog, but I think each dog is different in terms of sensitivity to essential oils. Definitely to be on the safe side, use apple cider vinegar as I know that is good for their coat too!
Add 30 drops.... shakes the bottle all crazy
Hi Dzung, how long can I keep these sprays for? Thanks!
Probably quite a while honestly. Probably just the length of the item with the shortest expiry date. God bless you sister.
This video is so caring. I love it, thank Dzung :x
I have to deal with mosquito everyday, it's killing me :(
Mosquitoes are the worst! I'm so sorry they attack you everyday... hopefully this remedy will help you!! xo
where did you get those cans to hold the bug spray?
They have it any store
i cant find witch hazel n tea tree oil
Amazon
Natural does not always mean safe. Its one of the biggest misconceptions. Crude oil is natural, originated as plants, and is distilled like essential oils. Tequila is also natural, made from plants, and distilled like essential oils. So is wine naturally fermented from fruit. Yet all those are well known cancer risks.
No one ever said just because its natural that it is safe.
But these ingredients in this context are most likely safer to use than DEET when applied topically.
Did you know being alive increases your chance for cancer? Stop fear mongering.
GREAT ID YOU CAN AFFORD 25.00 FOR THESE ITEMS.
The amount of ingredients you will get though would equal dozens of batches of this remedy. It would be pennies on the dollar of what you would spend on a spray at the store!
Hi thanks for the advice! But what's good for roaches, rats, & raccoons!!! They are taking over my house & wood deck!!!
Found some in the car trying to go to the store?!
Can I mix a home remedy up such as: battery acid, ammonia,alcohol ,& gas?!?!?!
I don't care about my neighbors pet pig or cats... so will this be ok if I drop the bomb on my house?! Lol!!!!
I freaked out when she shook those essential oil bottles 😳😰
Why?
@@Hfgv281 idk bout u but i'd lose count when i'd shake my eo bottle
Please, DO NOT use tea tree oil on your cats and dogs! It is toxic to them. Thank you!
she is putting essential oils like she getting it for free.
Alot of items to buy..lol! Rather buy mosquito repellant at the groceries store..
This stuff last a while. I still have some from last summer
The whole point of the video is natural repellent bud lmao