Anti-itch Bug Bite Stick
Itchy bug bites.
Sometimes summertime brings us a few things we don't like- bugs and bites!
As much as I try to avoid getting eaten by mosquitos, every year I always get a few bites.
To avoid the bites in the first place, try this effective bug spray! I give myself a generous spritz over my entire body, especially focusing on the top of my head, neck and shoulders, and ankles and feet.
And it works. It combats mosquitos and even the dreaded horse flies!
From time to time we all get some itchy bites. Try this super easy Anti-itch Bug Bite Stick. It's an all natural, effective way to calm the itch.
Simply apply directly over the itchy bug bite. Do not use on broken skin.
This anti-itch stick takes just a couple of minutes to make and uses beeswax, coconut oil, and a few essential oils.
The Recipe: Anti-itch Bug Bite Stick
Time: 10 minutes. Yield: 8-10 sticks
*I will include the measurements at the end of the recipe if you are looking to make a smaller batch (2 sticks).
Ingredients
10 plastic lip balm tubes
1 oz of beeswax
2 heaping tablespoons of coconut oil
24 drops of peppermint essential oil
24 drops of lavender essential oil
15 drops of basil essential oil
Instructions
In a small sauce pan over low heat, carefully melt the beeswax until just melted. Turn off the burner, add coconut oil, and stir to mix and melt both ingredients together.
Add essential oil. Gently stir to combine.
Pour into lip balm tubes. Let cool completely.
Apply directly over the itchy bug bite. Do not use on broken skin.
Ingredient amount to make only two tubes
2 plastic lip balm tubes
.125 oz of beeswax
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
6 drops of peppermint essential oil
6 drop of lavender essential oil
3 drop of basil essential oil
Follow the same instructions as above.
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