4 Natural Ingredients to Repel Mosquitoes

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Are you always getting bitten by mosquitoes and feel like you are a mosquito magnet and probably tired of having itchy, bumpy skin every day? Here are 5 natural ingredients that can repel mosquitoes and you will not have to worry about scratching yourself.

Lavender

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Crushed lavender flowers produce a certain fragrance and oil that can repel mosquitoes. A study has been conducted on hairless mice and found out that lavender oil is effective at repelling adult mosquitoes. Lavender also has analgesic, antifungal, and antiseptic qualities which not only prevent mosquito bites but can calm and soothe the skin.

Cinnamon Oil

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Cinnamon is more than just a great topper for bread or oatmeal. According to a study conducted in Taiwan, cinnamon oil can kill off mosquito eggs and act as a repellent against adult mosquitoes.

Tea tree Oil

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Tea tree oil also known as melaleuca oil is a popular essential oil from Australia. This oil is known for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently studies have also suggested that tea tree oil may be an effective insect repellent.

Citronella Oil

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Citronella oil which is extracted from lemongrass plants is commonly used in commercial bug sprays and candles. It has a lemony citrusy scent that is irritating to mosquitoes, but wonderfully pleasant to people. Another way is to plant lemongrass outside your home which can effectively repel mosquitoes from your house.

Do you know that eating certain food can also repel insects and mosquitoes? Foods like onion and bananas can be eaten to reduce mosquitoes bites.

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