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Lavender and mosquitoes

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How do I make a mosquito repellent with lavender oil?? :confused: I have got some lavender oil and would prefer to use this as a repellent. Could I just add it to my aftersun??....................................................................... Hope someone can help me!! :D thanks!
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  • ASG_2
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    rub fresh crushed flowers on exposed skin, or mix a few drops of lavender oil with cream (after sun, maybe?) to make a skin cream.
    If you do get bitten, apply one drop of neat oil.
  • hollydays
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    is there any evidece that lavander repels rather than attracts?
  • squeaky
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    Do a google on lavender +mosquito and you'll find a number of sites that suggest it's a repellant.
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  • Quasar
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    Just for the record, you can also repel mosquitos by daubing your exposed skin with camomile tea... I used it a few times and it seems to work. :)
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  • Becles
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    Citronella oil works better than lavender IMO.

    I normally add a few drops to some after sun or body lotion, and rub it into exposed skin.
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