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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

mosquito, step aside

4 oils · Citrus · Floral · Minty · code BL-2572


Lavender, peppermint, lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus, three drops each, make a very clean scent: soft florals and crisp lemony grass, then a cool tingle at the end. Good for the living room or home office in the late afternoon while the doors are still open. Use a 200 ml diffuser for a room of about 20 m²; for bedrooms, use 1 drop less peppermint so it is easier to relax.


Formula

Drop ratio · 3:3:3:3
Lavender3 drops · middle note
Peppermint3 drops · top note
Lemongrass3 drops · top note
Lemon Eucalyptus3 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); lemon eucalyptus (green, lemony and cool, a little like lemongrass) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing) 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
Lavender 2 · Peppermint 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 1 · Peppermint 1 · Lemongrass 1 · Lemon Eucalyptus 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
Lavender 8 · Peppermint 8 · Lemongrass 8 · Lemon Eucalyptus 8 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass 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 mosquito, step aside in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 2 · Peppermint 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Lemon Eucalyptus 2 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for geranium or ylang ylang — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: geranium is green and rosy, fresh and balanced.
When is the best time to use mosquito, step aside?
Diffuse it on the balcony, porch or in the bedroom in the evening; keep the window screens shut for best results.

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