Simple Lemongrass Bug Repellent
It’s June and the bugs have arrived with the warm weather. Try using this tried and true plant-based ingredient to protect you and your family.
Lemongrass works to repel a variety of pests. The scent of lemongrass essential oil is one of our favorites, but thankfully it’s not a favorite scent of most bugs.
Conventional bug repellants like DEET are insecticides based on chemicals used in warfare, and have been linked to nervous system disorders as well as seizures. (EPA). When you use essential oils, what you’re using is the life force of the plant, which is very powerful.
Our skin is the largest organ of our body and absorbs much of what we apply, so using less toxic ingredients seems like a good choice.
Try our Organic Lemongrass essential oil roll-on, the perfect pocket-sized oil, pre-diluted with organic coconut oil for easy and safe application on the go.
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With flu season around the corner, it’s important to start prioritizing your health and wellness and make sure you have the tools you need for a strong defense. One of our favorite essential oils for this time of year is Cypress essential oil, also known as Cupressus sempervirens.
Cypress comes from an ornamental tree and is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Native to many regions including northern America, Africa, southeastern Europe and western Asia, cypress essential oil is a widely used medicinal plant. Research has shown that cypress essential oil has antimicrobial, antiviral and antioxidant benefits making it a great essential oil for overall wellness. Here are some of the ways cypress essential oil can support your wellness daily:
