Insect Repellent for Skin

     1 teaspoon each of: essential oils of pennyroyal,citronella, eucalypt, rosemary, and tansy.

1 cup (8oz./250 ml) vegetable oil

     Shake ingredients together and store away from light.  To repel outdoor insect pests, rub a small amount between the palms of your hands, then apply to any exposed skin.  Avoid applications to the face to prevent contact with your eyes.  Reapply as necessary.  If a rash develops, discontinue use.

     The vegetable oil is a MUST! It is the carrier oil so that the essential oils do not burn the skin. By themselves essential oils are too strong to apply directly, but when added to a carrier oil they can be used safely and effectively.