Add a total of 100 drops of any preferred Essential Oils to a 60 ml (2 fl. oz) spray bottle filled with water. Cap and shake the bottle well to thoroughly combine all oils. To help prevent the oils from separating from the water, add 2 ml (½ tsp) Vegetable Glycerin. For a simpler blend, add 4-5 drops of a single Essential Oil to a spray bottle filled with ¼ cup of water.

These blends can be sprayed around the house, the patio, or onto cotton balls, which can be placed in corners of preferred rooms or outdoor areas to protect against insects that bite, such as mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, and sandflies, as well as against ants, spiders, ticks, moths, earwigs, cockroaches, and other unwanted creepy crawlies.

For topical application, dilute a total of 10 drops of a preferred Essential Oil in ¼ cup or ½ cup of a preferred Carrier Oil and massage the blend into exposed areas of skin.

1. Pick any existing lotion that is free of sun-sensitizing oils.
2. Thoroughly stir in Zinc Oxide powder depending on the preferred SPF level.
3. Apply the lotion liberally to exposed skin before going out into the sun.

As with all other New Directions Aromatics products, our Essential Oils are for external use only. It is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before using these oils for therapeutic purposes. Pregnant and nursing women are especially advised not to use Essential Oils without the medical advice of a physician, as they may have effects on certain hormone secretions and it is unclear whether these effects are transferable to babies at these stages of development. These oils should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children, especially those under the age of 7.

Those with the following health conditions are especially recommended to be advised by a physician: cancer, heart-related ailments, skin disorders, hormone-related ailments, or epilepsy. Individuals that are taking prescription drugs, undergoing major surgery, or who are at a greater risk of experiencing strokes, heart attacks, or atherosclerosis are also advised to seek medical consultation prior to use.

Prior to using any Essential Oil, a skin test is recommended. This can be done by diluting 1 drop of the Essential Oil in 4 drops of a Carrier Oil and applying a dime-size amount of this blend to a small area of skin that is not sensitive. Essential Oils must never be used near the eyes, inner nose, and ears, or on any other particularly sensitive areas of skin. Potential side effects of Essential Oils include redness, rash, hives, burning, bleeding disorders, decreased speed of healing, low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions, and rapid heartbeat. In the event of an allergic reaction, discontinue use of the products and see a doctor, pharmacist, or allergist immediately for a health assessment and appropriate remedial action. To prevent side effects, consult with a medical professional prior to use.

Due to the ability of photo-sensitizing Essential Oils to intensify the skin’s susceptibility to the harmful effects of the UV radiation in sunlight, it is not recommended to apply them topically (unless they are Bergaptene-free) when the skin will be exposed to sunlight; instead it is suggested that they be diffused or incorporated into air spray blends for safer application.