How do I use countryside summer, zero bites in a diffuser?

Add Cajeput 3 · Citronella 2 · Holy Basil 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of cajeput?

Swap cajeput for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.

When is the best time to use countryside summer, zero bites?

Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

Countryside summer, zero bites · Cajeput, Citronella, Holy Basil blend

Cajeput, citronella and holy basil; a country garden with no mosquitoes.

Summer at your dad's family home in the countryside: minty-cool cajeput, bold grassy citronella and warm, spicy holy basil, the scent of a country garden without the mosquitoes. Great for the porch, the garden or a ground-floor bedroom. Start the diffuser at sunset and close the window screens; holy basil is fairly strong, so keep it to exactly one drop.

Formula

Drop ratio · 3:2:1
Cajeput	3 drops · top note
Citronella	2 drops · top note
Holy Basil	1 drop · middle note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Cajeput (cool yet warm, and very familiar); citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Holy basil (warm and spicy with a clove-like edge) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Cajeput 3 · Citronella 2 · Holy Basil 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Cajeput 2 · Citronella 2 · Holy Basil 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Cajeput 15 · Citronella 10 · Holy Basil 5 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Holy Basil can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use countryside summer, zero bites in a diffuser?: Add Cajeput 3 · Citronella 2 · Holy Basil 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of cajeput?: Swap cajeput for rosemary or eucalyptus — same herbal family. The blend will shift a little: rosemary is cool, green, herbal and invigorating.
When is the best time to use countryside summer, zero bites?: Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

countryside summer, zero bites

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