Mosquito repellents are fighting a losing battle against the little blood suckers. With the latest weather report, you’re on guard after hearing that our city will have higher than normal levels of mosquitoes due to the recent rains. Scary! But no need to fear, there is an easy homemade mosquito repellent solution. And with this recipe you’ll be able to make your own natural skin repellent for mosquitoes that smells nice, is almost free and takes only minutes to put together. A homemade mosquito repellent is a great alternative to commercial products. If you love the outdoors but not the mozzies, then here are some tried and tested ways of keeping them at bay.

Natural Skin Repellent For Mosquitoes

Low-risk botanical oils

When choosing botanical oils to ward off mosquitoes, it’s important to remember that these repellents are not effective on their own. This means you will need to combine them with other mosquito protection methods in order for them to work effectively. If you are planning on using a botanical oil as part of your natural skin repellent for mosquitoes, consider adding one of the following essential oils:

• Cedarwood (Litsea cubeba)
• Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
• Eucalyptus radiata (Eucalyptus radiata)
• Geranium bourbon (Pelargonium graveolens var uberosum)

Citronella

Citronella is the most widely used natural insect repellent. It is a type of grass that grows in Asia, and it produces a liquid when crushed. This liquid has a very strong odor that mosquitoes don’t like at all!

Citronella can be found in many different forms: candles, coils and sprays are just some examples of products containing citronella as an active ingredient. A lot of mosquito repellent candles contain citronella oil as well – which makes them very effective at keeping mosquitoes away while you enjoy your backyard barbecue or campfire with friends!

Lemon eucalyptus

Lemon eucalyptus is a natural repellent that can be used for a variety of purposes. It’s extracted from the leaves of the lemon eucalyptus tree and can be found in various forms, such as oil or spray. Lemon eucalyptus oil is known to have antiseptic properties and contains several compounds with insecticidal properties. The essential oil is an active ingredient in many skin care products, including soaps and lotions, but it’s also commonly used as a bug repellant on its own—and it may just be one of the best ways to prevent mosquitoes from biting you this summer!

You can apply lemon eucalyptus directly on your skin, using either coconut oil or lotion. You could also try rubbing it directly into your clothing before heading outdoors during peak mosquito season (or any time during warm weather). Just make sure not too much gets on your clothes because it could stain them!

Cinnamon oil

Cinnamon oil is a known insecticide. The pleasant smell of cinnamon oil will keep mosquitos away and it can be used as a natural repellent. Cinnamon oil can be applied to your skin directly, but it’s not safe to ingest. The cinnamon oil should also not be used on children younger than 6 years old and should not be applied to broken skin or eyes. If you’re using this method, avoid wearing light-colored clothing that could potentially stain from the oils in the spray! Cinnamaldehyde (the active ingredient in cinnamon) is flammable so don’t use this method in an enclosed space like a tent or car where there may be a risk of fire damage if something goes wrong with applying your repellant spray!

Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil is an effective repellent. In a study conducted by the University of Montana, peppermint oil was shown to be just as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes for up to two hours. Peppermint oil is also safe for children, though it should not be used on children under three years old due to potential complications from ingesting the substance. While peppermint has traditionally been used as a natural insect repellent against mosquitoes, ticks are not affected by this plant extract (or any other plant extract).

Castor oil

You can use castor oil to repel mosquitoes. Extract from the castor plant has been used as a natural remedy for centuries, and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Castor oil is also commonly used in many different industries, including food processing, cosmetics production and biofuel production. The idea behind using it to repel mosquitoes is that if you rub it on your skin or hair (see below), bugs won’t want to get close enough to bite you because they don’t like the smell or taste of the chemical constituents in this oil.

Soybean oil

Soybean oil is another botanical repellent that is effective for about 2 hours. The best way to use it is by applying it right after your shower, and then letting the oil dry before dressing. You can also apply soybean oil after your bath or in the morning before going outside. It’s important to note that soybean oil is not recommended for use on children under 3 years of age as they are more sensitive to essential oils than adults are.

Neem oil

Neem oil is a natural pesticide that kills mosquitoes, ticks and other creatures that carry diseases. It works by disrupting the growth and development of insects so they can’t reproduce or survive.

Neem oil is also a broad-spectrum repellent. It will keep mosquitoes away from you regardless of when or where you are attacked by them.

Geranium oil

One of the best natural mosquito repellents is geranium oil. This essential oil comes from Geranium plants, which are perennial flowering plants. The flowers produce a highly concentrated form of the plant’s volatile oils. Many people use geranium oil as an insect repellent because it is generally considered safe and effective at warding off mosquitoes while not being harmful to humans or pets.

In addition to being used as a skin repellent, geranium oil can also be used as an air freshener in your home or garden, plus it has additional properties like being able to treat acne and reduce inflammation when applied topically as well!

If you want to try a natural repellent for mosquitoes, you can do that.

If you’re not too picky about what goes in your skin, there are a few oils that have been proven to be effective.

The most common natural mosquito repellents include:

• Citronella oil
• Geranium oil
• Thyme oil
• Lavender Oil (Lavendula Angustifolia)

However, if you want to be more exact with the type of plant that’s used to make the repellent, this list includes some plant species and their respective oils: