DIY Itch Stop Mix

Our mix of the month for May is fitting, it’s an itch stop mix for insect bites. Here in Maine the period between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is known as “Black Fly Season”. These little insects can make being outside very unpleasant, their bites can itch for days or a week. There are many different essential oils recommended for insect bites, we found that eucalyptus worked best here and for black fly bites. Others you could try if you don’t have eucalyptus are: lavender, chamomile, tea tree, and peppermint.

Our mix is pretty simple:
10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
1/2 oz. jojoba
mix in a dropper bottle and use a drop or two on each insect bite several times daily. Be sure to note date mixed and use up within a year.

It really is that simple, let us know how this works for you!

Try our various Mix of the Month Essential Oil recipes:
MIX OF THE MONTH LIST
Headache Blend
Peace of Mind Blend
Sinus Clear Blend
Muscle Rub Blend

There are a few precautions with any essential oils: Never use undiluted, in eyes or around mucus membranes. Do not ingest. Do not use for a prolonger period of time. Keep away from children and do not use essential oil on children or pets unless directed by a professional (cats in particular are very sensitive to essential oils, never use on cats). Avoid while pregnant and with homeopathics. May cause skin irritation (test on a small patch of skin in an insensitive portion of your body with proper dilution rate).

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.