- Soil Organic Citronella Oil is available in a 10ml bottle. 2. It has a strong, citrusy aroma and is known for its insect-repelling properties. 3. The oil is used to help keep bugs away and can also be used to freshen the air.
Ingredients:
Lemon-scented oil
The summer-evening oil that actually keeps mosquitoes away.
Ways to use this oil
MOSQUITO DIFFUSION
Diffuse on the patio at dusk. The lemony grass aroma is what deters flying insects.
REPELLENT BODY SPRAY
Dilute to 3 to 5 percent in carrier oil for a homemade outdoor spray.
ROOM FRESHENER
A few drops in a diffuser to mask stale air with a bright, lemony note.
PET-FREE TENT MIST
Useful in camping setups. Avoid use around cats and small pets.
In the bottle
- LATIN NAME
- Cymbopogon nardus
- EXTRACTION
- Steam-distilled
- BOTTLE SIZE
- 10ml
- SCENT NOTE
- Top, lemony grass
- CERTIFICATION
- Certified organic
- BEST FOR
- Insect deterrence
Diffuser drops
Use 5 to 8 drops per 100ml water in an outdoor diffuser. Run continuously during summer evenings on patios, balconies and stoeps.
Topical dilution
Dilute to 3 to 5 percent in carrier oil (18 to 30 drops per 30ml) as a body repellent. Avoid sensitive skin areas and patch test first.
Blends with
Pairs with lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender to round out the lemon-grass profile in deterrent blends.
Avoid during
Avoid during pregnancy. Not for use around cats or birds. Patch test before topical application, can irritate sensitive skin.
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