The active ingredient in Cutter® Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent is derived from the leaves of the Lemon Eucalyptus tree. Repels mosquitoes, including those that may transmit the …
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Make an Effective DIY Mosquito Repellent With Lemon Eucalyptus Oil. Add around 30 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil to your mixing container, followed by one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 4 ounces of witch hazel (you can also use rubbing alcohol, vodka, or cooking oil). Mix it all up and pour it into a spray bottle,...
Always dilute lemon eucalyptus essential oil in carrier oil before applying it to the skin. Consider using a 3 to 5 percent dilution. Test some diluted lemon eucalyptus essential oil on a small patch of skin before using it on larger areas.
Lemon eucalyptus oil is safe for most adults when applied to the skin as a mosquito repellent. Some people might have a skin reaction to the oil. Lemon eucalyptus oil is UNSAFE to take by mouth. Some chest rubs for congestion (Vicks VapoRub) contain lemon eucalyptus oil. These products can cause seizures and death if eaten.
Lemon eucalyptus oil is thought to be one of the most powerful natural insect repellents on the market. But how does it compare to DEET? Surprisingly, lemon eucalyptus essential oil has been shown to work really well in comparison to DEET.