All year round, especially in summer, mosquitoes come out to disturb our sweet nights and our evenings. Some species of mosquitoes are even very virulent in broad daylight.
Are you often told that you have to have sweet or baby-soft skin? Bad luck, mosquitoes love it.
Don't worry, there's one thing mosquitoes hate:mosquito repellent essential oils . And that's good, because their use is healthy and natural. So why deprive yourself of it?
What are the natural methods to scare away mosquitoes ? How to use essential oils to get rid of mosquitoes ?
Every year it's the same, mosquitoes arrive and start to spoil our evenings and nights. Between bites, itching and buzzing noises in the ears during the night, mosquitoes bother us so much that they prevent us from sleeping.
Among the different species of mosquitoes, some are particularly feared, comlike the tiger mosquito which could be a carrier of disease. It is therefore essential to protect ourselves and protect our children from mosquito bites .
Large retailers then offer us all kinds of mosquito repellents :spray repellents, mosquito repellent plugs, pads etc.
Their composition makes them toxic when you inhale too much of their substances.
However, there are totally natural methods to overcome mosquitoes . Essential oils are part of it and are real miracle products to stop getting bitten. And besides, oils can relieve bites!
Attention, essential oils should not be used on pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for children under 36 months. If in doubt, seek professional advice.
Also be sure to use your essential oils well by mixing them with vegetable oils before applying to the skin.
You can also use an essential oil diffuser in your fight against mosquitoes. However, never exceed more than 15 minutes, make sure there are no children and ventilate your room.
You have certainly already heard of it for its repellent properties against mosquitoes, because the essential oil of citronella is very effective.
This oil whose formula includes different essential oils (geraniol, citronellol etc) can protect you very effectively for a few hours.
If you are looking for a natural mosquito repellent , geranium essential oil might just help you. Its composition also contains geraniol, a molecule very effective in repelling mosquitoes.
Not only does its formula repel mosquitoes, but it also has a strong soothing power in the event of bites. It would even heal faster.
It is one of the few essential oils that can be used in diffusion in a baby's room (5 minutes by then airing the room).
Very powerful anti-inflammatory, lemon eucalyptus essential oil relieves mosquito bites and also acts as a repellent.
To fight insect bites , peppermint essential oil is very effective. It can therefore be very easily used during a weekend in the countryside. It also has analgesic properties, which allows it to soothe bites. Indeed, it is anesthetic and immediately gives a feeling of cold to the bitten area.
With its slightly lemony smell, this essential oil can help you in your fight against mosquitoes. It also has a double utility since it contains soothing properties.
It is therefore a perfect essential oil for mosquito bites and insects of all kinds.
Most essential oils are prohibited on young children. Their assets and their properties being extremely powerful, they are always to be handled with care. However, there are some exceptions for babies.
Which essential oils are allowed for a baby ?
For example, you can put one or two drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil in a baby bed linen.
If your child is 3 years old, you can apply true lavender essential oil to him to fight against mosquitoes (in very small quantities and diluted in vegetable oil).
Geranium de rosat oil can also be used in diffusion in the baby's room for a few minutes.
Roman Chamomile, Tea Tree and Marjoram can also be used on children.
However, always be very careful with the use of oils on babies. Always test on a small part of your child's skin? Be sure to follow the doses carefully.
Some essential oils are very effective in fighting mosquitoes but also in relieving bites:
Please note that most essential oils are prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women. They cannot be used on young children. Always seek advice before use.
