Mosquitoes are pests, especially during those hot summer nights hanging outside for the family gatherings. They, also, carry many diseases.
Keep mosquitoes where they belong, anywhere but near people, and useDelicious Obsessionssimple homemade bug repellent. It helps that it smells way better than the chemical laden kind.
Bug Balm Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/8 cup shea butter
4 Tsp. beeswax granules
12 drops citronella essential oil
8 drops rosemary essential oil
8 drops cedarwood essential oil
8 drops lemongrass essential oil
8 drops eucalyptus or tea tree essential oil
Instructions:
Bring the water in your double boiler to a boil and then lower heat to medium-low.
Add the coconut oil and shea butter and let the two ingredients melt while whisking together. Add the beeswax and whisk the granules into the coconut oil mixture, until completely melted.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Let the liquid cool for 3-5 minutes and then whisk in the essential oils.
Whisk well to ensure everything is combined.
Pour the liquid into your jars. Let cool, uncovered at room temperature, before capping.