Summer is great for BBQs and nights out outdoors.
The problem is the unwanted guests... the buzzing ones, if you know what i mean.
It's true, those pesky mosquitoes always spoil the mood!
But no need to buy repellents full of toxic products!
Fortunately, there is a 100% natural repellent that all mosquitoes hate.
To keep mosquitoes away, nothing better than these homemade scented candles with essential oils :
In addition to being effective against insects, they smell good and give off a sweet summer scent!
Don't worry, the recipe for this homemade repellent is very simple and quick to make. Watch:
- 4 glass jars
- cedar essential oil
- true lavender essential oil
- Lemongrass essential oil
- lemon eucalyptus essential oil
- 2 lemons
- 2 limes
- 8 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- water
- floating candles
1. To go faster, start by aligning the 4 jars.
2. Cut the lemons and limes into large slices, and set them aside.
3. Add the rosemary, putting two sprigs per jar.
4. Fill each jar 3/4 full with water.
5. Add 10 drops of each essential oil to each jar, namely:10 drops cedar + 10 drops true lavender + 10 drops lemongrass + 10 drops lemon eucalyptus.
6. Stir lightly with a large spoon.
7. Put a slice of lemon and a slice of lime in each jar.
8. Add a little more water if needed, until the water is about 1 cm from the edge.
9. Place a floating candle on the surface of the liquid.
There you go, your 100% natural mosquito repellent is already ready :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
With this effective repellent, you will finally have peace of mind during your summer evenings!
Besides, these candles are beautiful and have you seen how easy they are to make?
These mosquito repellent candles are perfect for meals and evenings with friends outdoors.
All you have to do is put them outside, turn them on and enjoy the magical atmosphere!
In addition, know that these anti-insect candles are also effective against flies.
You can also choose another blend of essential oils, but these are known for their insect repellent properties.
During the evening, replace the floating candles as they are consumed. I advise you to keep some on hand.
In terms of storage, discard the fruit and liquid after 2 or 3 days. Rinse the jars well before starting the recipe again!
Note that I used 2 lemons and 2 limes to fill the jars nicely, but I'm sure you can get away with using just 1 of each.
And to light a candle without burning your fingers, use this simple trick.
