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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

no-mosquito zone

5 oils · Citrus · Herbal · Minty · code BL-2641


Peppermint and lemongrass split the top evenly, cool tingle meeting fresh tang, popping as soon as the diffuser starts. Tea tree, citronella and eucalyptus follow with three notes: sharp green, bold grass and cool leaf. Good for large living rooms, entry halls and covered porches. Mix a bottle ahead and take 6 drops each time; for bedrooms, use 3 drops and less peppermint if it keeps you up.


Formula

Drop ratio · 10:10:5:5:5
Peppermint10 drops · top note
Lemongrass10 drops · top note
Tea Tree5 drops · top note
Citronella5 drops · top note
Eucalyptus5 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Peppermint (cool, sharp and clean); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean); tea tree (green, medicinal and clean); citronella (strong, green and slightly lemony); eucalyptus (strong, cool and wide open) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

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
Peppermint 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Tea Tree 1 · Citronella 1 · Eucalyptus 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Peppermint 1 · Lemongrass 1 · Tea Tree 1 · Citronella 1 · 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
Peppermint 9 · Lemongrass 9 · Tea Tree 4 · Citronella 4 · Eucalyptus 4 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 no-mosquito zone in a diffuser?
Add Peppermint 2 · Lemongrass 2 · Tea Tree 1 · Citronella 1 · Eucalyptus 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 peppermint?
Swap peppermint for spearmint — same minty family. The blend will shift a little: spearmint is sweet and cool, softer than peppermint, with a hint of chewing gum.
When is the best time to use no-mosquito zone?
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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