If you suffer from a lot of bug bites or are going to a place where you’ll probably encounter a lot of bugs, then the first thing you have to do is make sure that you bring protection. The good thing is that you can purchase many ready-made products from the store in different forms, such as lotion, spray, etc.
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But, if you want to make one on your own, you can also do that, this offers the same effectiveness, and you might even save more money while making more batches than you usually purchase. Plus, you can make this into any scent you want and you don’t have to worry about the bug-repellent solution leaking when you travel because they come in bars that you can also make into any size. You can learn how in this video tutorial by Our Oily House on YouTube!
Materials for DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars:
- Cocoa butter
- Beeswax
- Coconut oil
- Peppermint essential oil
- Eucalyptus essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Wood essential oil
- Silicone mold
How to Make Bug Repellent Lotion Bars:
Step 1
Prepare a double boiler or bain-marie, then boil some water, and on the bowl on top, put equal parts of cocoa butter, beeswax, and coconut oil.
Step 2
Once everything is melted, remove the bowl, then turn off the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add 30 drops of your favorite essential oil or add 6 drops of each scent, then stir the mixture until combined and incorporated.
Step 4
Pour the mixture evenly onto the silicone mold, then let it cool in the fridge completely, and use as you please.
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Easy DIY Bug Repellent Lotion Bars Tutorial
