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Blend recipes · Bug repellent

pocket bug balm

5 oils · Floral · Herbal · Woody · code BL-2511


This recipe is meant for a pocket balm more than a diffuser. Lavender opens softly, palmarosa adds a rosy, grassy note, patchouli and geranium deepen the scent, and tea tree keeps it clean. Take it along for evening walks, cafe patios or picnics. Mix with beeswax and carrier oil at a very low dilution, and always patch test on a small area of skin before use.


Formula

Drop ratio · 35:25:25:15:15
Lavender35 drops · middle note
Palmarosa25 drops · middle note
Patchouli25 drops · base note
Geranium15 drops · middle note
Tea Tree15 drops · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Tea tree (green, medicinal and clean) rises first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Lavender (floral-herbal, clean and soothing); palmarosa (sweet and grassy with a rosy note); geranium (green and rosy, fresh and balanced) form the body of the scent and stay longest in the room.

What remains. Patchouli (like damp earth and dark wood, deeply sweet) sinks in and lingers after the diffuser is off.


Method

Diffuser
Lavender 2 · Palmarosa 2 · Patchouli 2 · Geranium 1 · Tea Tree 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.
10 ml roller
Lavender 2 · Palmarosa 1 · Patchouli 1 · Geranium 1 · Tea Tree 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 9 · Palmarosa 7 · Patchouli 7 · Geranium 4 · Tea Tree 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

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 pocket bug balm in a diffuser?
Add Lavender 2 · Palmarosa 2 · Patchouli 2 · Geranium 1 · Tea Tree 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 lavender?
Swap lavender for ylang ylang or Roman chamomile — same floral family. The blend will shift a little: ylang ylang is rich, creamy, tropical and sweetly floral.
When is the best time to use pocket bug balm?
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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