Crafter's Choice
Aromatherapy Bug Deterrent Recipe

Yield: (8) Bottles  |  Est. Time: 1/2 Hour  |  Level: Easy
About This Recipe:
This bug deterrent is not only aromatically comforting, but is effective in keeping mosquitos, gnats and other critters from ruining your nuptuals or any other outdoor event. As if that weren’t enough, it contains natural ingredients that are nourishing for the skin and calming to the nervous system.


Shopping List:
(1) 16 oz Aloe Vera Gel
(1) 2 fl. oz Cedarwood EO - Certified 100% Pure 135
(1) 2 fl. oz Patchouli EO - Certified 100% Pure 711
(1) 2 fl. oz Geranium EO - Certified 100% Pure 732
(1) 2 fl. oz Lemongrass EO - Certified 100% Pure 138
(1) 2 fl. oz Citronella EO - Certified 100% Pure 703
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(5) 1 Piece Droppers (Pipettes) - Plastic
(8) 1 Bottle 02 oz Natural Malibu Tottle Bottle - 22/400 1.5"
(8) 1 Piece 22/400 White Flip Top Cap - 1.5 inch


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 16 oz. Aloe Vera Gel
• 20 Drop(s) Cedarwood EO - Certified 100% Pure 135
• 20 Drop(s) Patchouli EO - Certified 100% Pure 711
• 15 Drop(s) Geranium EO - Certified 100% Pure 732
• 10 Drop(s) Lemongrass EO - Certified 100% Pure 138
• 10 Drop(s) Citronella EO - Certified 100% Pure 703


Equipment From Home:
• (2) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (16 oz.)
• (1) Mixing Spoon or Spatula
• (1) 1 Each Scale - Digital Display (Professional)
• (1) Clean Plastic Bag or Pastry Bag
• (1) Scissors

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. Add the essential oils and Aloe Vera Gel into a Pyrex measuring cup and stir together.
  2. Place bottles into the clean measuring cup to hold them upright, and place on scale and tare to zero.
  3. Pour the contents of the measuring cup into a clean plastic bag or pastry bag. Squeeze all of the excess air out and snip the corner of the bag. Fill each bottle to 1.95 oz. Any remaining product can be divided equally.
  4. Place caps on bottles and label product accordingly.
To Use:  Apply to exposed skin before going outdoors.  Keep away from eyes.

Ingredient Label: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Citronella Essential Oil.
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