I’ve been getting eaten alive by mosquitoes lately. It’s driving me nuts! I tried some store-bought bug sprays, but honestly, they smell awful and I’m not crazy about putting all those chemicals on my skin.
So, I thought, why not try making my own? I wanted something natural, something that wouldn’t make me smell like a chemical factory. And, bonus points if it’s gluten-free, ’cause why not? My skin’s sensitive as heck, so less is definitely more in my book.
My Little Experiment
I did some digging around the internet – you know, the usual late-night rabbit hole. Found a bunch of recipes, but most of them were either too complicated or needed stuff I didn’t have. Finally, I stumbled upon a simple one that seemed promising. It only needed a few things, most of which were already in my kitchen.
Here’s what I grabbed:
- Witch hazel – about half a cup. I had this from a DIY toner experiment a while back.
- Some water – just regular tap water, another half a cup.
- Essential oils – I used about 20 drops of citronella, 15 drops of lavender (smells amazing!), and 10 drops of tea tree oil. Heard good things about tea tree for bug-repelling.
- A spray bottle – a small, clean one I had lying around.
Mixing it up was a breeze:
First, I poured the witch hazel and water into the spray bottle. Then, I carefully added the essential oils, one by one. Gave it a good shake to mix everything up, and that’s it!
I tested it out right away. Sprayed it on my arms and legs before heading out to my garden, which is usually a mosquito buffet. And you know what? It actually worked! I didn’t get a single bite. Plus, I smelled pretty darn good, if I do say so myself – like a walking lavender field, not a bug spray factory.
I’ve been using this homemade spray for a few days now, and I’m really happy with it. It’s natural, it’s easy to make, it smells nice, and most importantly, it keeps those pesky mosquitoes away! It is such an easy thing. I felt so great after finishing it. If you’re looking for a gluten-free, chemical-free bug spray, I definitely recommend giving this a try. You might be surprised at how well it works! This is the best thing I ever did.