I've had good luck using a Lemongrass bar soap in the summer for a "base layer" bug repellent. I have no science behind this, only a better experience than other years of getting eaten alive. I also love Fat & The Moon for their bite and burn spray.
My trick, because I am eaten alive always, is put one or two drops of citronella essential oil (make sure high quality) into a handful of lotion and rub all over legs and arms. I also just make my own bug spray using Mountain Rose Herbs Witch Hazel Extract, Water and Essential Oil mixes. Exact recipe:
1 cup water and half way between 1 and 1 1/4 cup add witch hazel (this particular ratio works for my size spray bottle)
5 drops each citronella and lemongrass
3 drops each rosemary, geranium, bergamot, peppermint, cedar wood
I've had good luck using a Lemongrass bar soap in the summer for a "base layer" bug repellent. I have no science behind this, only a better experience than other years of getting eaten alive. I also love Fat & The Moon for their bite and burn spray.
My trick, because I am eaten alive always, is put one or two drops of citronella essential oil (make sure high quality) into a handful of lotion and rub all over legs and arms. I also just make my own bug spray using Mountain Rose Herbs Witch Hazel Extract, Water and Essential Oil mixes. Exact recipe:
1 cup water and half way between 1 and 1 1/4 cup add witch hazel (this particular ratio works for my size spray bottle)
5 drops each citronella and lemongrass
3 drops each rosemary, geranium, bergamot, peppermint, cedar wood