Off! Spray (In continum to 'Pesky Little Mosquito)

So after writing about effective and natural ways to relieve yourself of mosquito irritation, and prevention I realized that I never explained why usuing holistic prevention and relief was best. So here's why:

When talking bug spray, I instantly think of how it made my nose and eyes burn, and that incredibly obnoxious smell of chemicals and fake scent, that was trying to mask the acidic smell. And after looking into bug repellant I am thoroughly disgusted that it's even allowed on the market. Basically, in simple terms, the DEET enter the bloodstream after it's applied to the skin and then pumps through the nervous system. Long term and heavy usage of this product has been proven to kill brain cells. If you're exposed to a heavy dosage, it's been proven to cause memory loss, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, as well as shortness of breath. DEET is considered a poisonous substance in large doses, but the EPA feels that in small amounts, it's alright. In my opinion, none of that is okay, especially when it's put on small children who have less body mass, which allows a normal amount of DEET to effect them more than an adult, who has a larger body mass.

So it's obvious to me that the natural way of repelling insects is obviously more logical. Also, it's been said that the less sugar you consume before you go out into the woods, the less likely you are to be attacked by mosquitoes, considering they like sugary blood.

Natural Plants That Repel Mosquitoes:

• Basil
• Mums
• Marigolds
• Tea Tree Oil
• Cat Nip
• Citronella
• Garlic
• Lemongrass
• Rosemary
• Vitamin b-1

Natural Sprays to Make at Home: 

• Cut the leaves and stems of catnip and rosemary, then place in a container and cover with a cup of boiling water. Steep for an hour, cool and use the herbal tea as a repellent spray.

• Mix ten drops of eucalyptus oil, ten drops of cedarwood oil, five drops of tea tree oil, five drops of geranium oil and 1 ounce of jojoba oil. Apply to your skin (be sure to test a small area, first). Avoid your eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.

• Crush parsley and mix with apple cider vinegar. Rub the mixture on your skin.

• If you’re feeling confident and experimental, try creating your own combinations out of these naturally repelling oils: castor oil, cedar oil, cinnamon oil, citronella oil, clove oil, geranium oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, peppermint oil and rosemary oil.

Happy Repelling!