Comments on: Bug Spray that’s Actually Good for You! https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:34:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 By: Sybil https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-83780 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:34:59 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-83780 In reply to Julie.

To learn how to make your own coconut oil — google how to make coconut oil. There are lots of videos.

I would use fractionated coconut oil as the base, instead of water. It takes a minute longer to rub in, but I like it for the essential oils as it is a dilution and less risk of sensitive skin issues if the essential oil is diluted with coconut oil. My skin burns easily from undiluted essential oils.
Water is NOT an effective method of diluting essential oils.
BTW, I’ve been using essential oils,
to keep me healthy, for more than 30 years

]]> By: Julie https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-6900 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:13:35 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-6900 In reply to Dawn.

That would be neat! How do you make your own coconut oil?

]]> By: Dawn https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-6898 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:25:21 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-6898 In reply to Christina Coakley.

You could try using coconut oil as the base. Make your own coconut oil if necessary.

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]]> By: Julie https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-28 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:23:24 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-28 In reply to Andrew Nixon.

Andy, thanks for your info! I appreciate it! Yeah, and I love you Hubs. 😉

]]> By: Julie https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-27 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:21:41 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-27 In reply to Christina Coakley.

I thought you might be who’s viewing me from Africa!!! Huh, well, rubbing alcohol might work as long as you don’t have open wounds that will sting. Love ya!

]]> By: Christina Coakley https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-26 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 18:58:42 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-26 julie, i was looking up bug repellent before i left for africa. i decided on eucalyptus and citronella. i really like the combination. the only problem i have is the base liquid, its hard to find witch hazel here. i have been using saline solution but probably not the best, but i do live in africa, any suggestions?i mean it seems to be working (you know when i use it, i do have some terrible bug bited on my legs but no malaria yet so thats a success) also i have 2 little pieces of cedarwood in my closet, i love the smell of it on my clothes.

]]> By: Andrew Nixon https://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you/#comment-25 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 02:23:30 +0000 http://www.mymundaneandmiraculouslife.com/2014/04/bug-spray-thats-actually-good-for-you.html#comment-25 As a licensed pest control professional, I can tell you that Orange oil is used in commercial pesticides as a repellent. It is effective in warding off many insects including fire ants. I know from personal and professional experience that fire ants are a real safety concern here in the south. Owen had stepped in a hill for just a few seconds and had bites all up his leg. So while it might not stop you from getting sunburns you might want to consider it for its other benefits.

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