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Insect bites

What is it?
Mosquitoes, sandflies, bees and wasps. The bite or sting itself is small, the reaction is not: swelling, and an irresistible itch that can end in an infected bite. Two jobs, then. Keep the bugs off in the first place by making the environment hostile to them, and calm the skin fast when one gets through and bites you. Dr Bo was introduced to the repellent power of Eucalyptus Lemon by her own aromatic doctor in 1982, long before it was officially rated alongside DEET, and it is still the first thing she reaches for in summer.

Blend intention

Repel and soothe. Eucalyptus Lemon to keep insects away, suffocating to them, sharp and clean to us. Lavender Spike, also repellent and gentle enough for a baby's room. Tea Tree to disinfect a bite or sting and settle the itch. Most people expect Citronella here, and it does work. Dr Bo is not fond of the smell, so Eucalyptus Lemon leads, but Citronella will supplement it or replace it if the scent suits you better. Use the blend on exposed skin, in the diffuser, or added to your body lotion, and keep Lavender True or Aloe Vera Gel handy for anything that has already bitten.

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Ingredients

Eucalyptus Lemon

Eucalyptus citriodora

Lavender Spike

Lavandula latifolia

Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

Total essential oil:

6 drops


2 drops


2 drops


10 drops

Directions

Repel, adults: blend 20 drops with 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or Untouched: Body Lotion and apply to exposed skin. Repeat every 2 hours, or after swimming or heavy sweating. Diffuse 10 to 20 drops indoors, and stand the diffuser on the floor near your legs. Scent rises, so there is little point having it up on a table.

Repel, pregnancy and children over 1 year: 5 drops per teaspoon of carrier, reapplied more often, or a diffuser going in the room to fill the air with molecules the bugs do not like.

Babies under 1 year: 5 drops in the diffuser in the room. Apply pure Jojoba to exposed skin first, then 1 drop of Bug Repellent in ½ teaspoon of Sweet Almond over the same area. Or use Bug Repellent Spray, gentle enough over clothes and sleeping babies.

Bites and stings: wipe 5 drops of Lavender True or Tea Tree over the bite, then a good layer of Aloe Vera Gel until the urge to itch ebbs.

Safety considerations:

Doses are tiered above for adults, pregnancy, children and babies. Do not apply the undiluted blend to broken skin. Seek help immediately for any sign of an allergic reaction to a sting. Therapeutic plant oils are used to support natural body processes for optimum health and wellbeing. The information here is NOT meant as a recommendation to cure any medical condition or disease.

Storage:

Keep in a cool and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Best before:

Pure essential oil blends will keep their high-quality therapeutic activity for 3-5 years. Keep in a sealed container away from light.

Important:

Please ensure you use certified organic, therapeutic-grade essential oils and carriers when treating the conditions outlined here. Absolute Essential™ oils are of the highest quality available, carefully extracted to support natural health and skincare.

This blend is made from: