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Bug Be Gone Stick Insect
Repellent 
Bug Be Gone Insect Repellent Stick
provides a handy means of getting a natural bug repellent onto little ones.
Use any recipe containing essential oils with caution on small children.
Yield: Approx. 6 ounces
Ingredients:
1.5 ounces beeswax
1.5 ounces shea butter
1 ounce cocoa butter
2 ounces neem seed oil
15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
30 drops tea tree essential oil
30 drops citronella essential oil
Blending Procedure:
1.
Measure
all ingredients except essential oils into a heat proof measuring cup.
Place the cup in a hot water bath until the wax is nearly fully
melted. Remove from heat and stir well.
2.
After
the wax is fully melted and incorporated into the oils, wait about 5 minutes
for the mixture to cool. Add the essential oils. Stir to mix.
3.
Pour
the mixture into lip balm tubes or other stick type dispensers. Cap
and allow to cool.
4.
Please
note that the oil/wax mixture may melt in the sun so it's best to store it
in a cool place.
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