Essential Oil Differences and Mixing for Mosquito Repellent

Here is information regarding the lemongrass and lavender scents you asked about, their properties, and how you might mix them for mosquito repellent.

Lemongrass Scents

The company offers three lemongrass-related scents: Citronella Oil (Java), Lemongrass oil (India), and Citronella Oil (Thailand). The primary difference between these is the subtle variation in scent profile due to their different origins and plant varieties. All three types are known to be effective at repelling mosquitoes.

Citronella Oil (Java) is well-known for its strong, characteristic lemony scent and is widely used as a natural insect repellent.

Lavender Scents

You inquired about several lavender scents: Lavandin Abrialis oil, Spike Lavender Oil, and Lavender Oil from MySkinRecipes. MySkinRecipes offers Lavender Oil from various origins, including French, Bulgarian, and Chinese varieties.

• Lavandin Abrialis Oil: This is a hybrid lavender with a strong, floral aroma that includes herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous notes.
• Spike Lavender Oil: This type of lavender has a stronger, more distinctly camphoraceous scent compared to true lavender.
• Lavender Oil (French, Elegant), Lavender Oil (Bulgarian), Lavender Oil (China, Sweet): These are different varieties of true lavender oil. They generally have calming, floral aromas, with subtle differences in sweetness and nuance depending on the origin. For example, the Chinese variety is described as having a sweet scent, while the Bulgarian has a soft scent, and the French is described as elegant.
• Lavender Fragrance Oil: This is a synthetic fragrance designed to smell like lavender but does not possess the natural therapeutic or insect-repellent properties of the essential oils.

For mosquito repellent purposes, the natural essential oils (Lavandin Abrialis Oil, Spike Lavender Oil, Lavender Oil from different origins) are the ones that offer insecticidal properties, not the synthetic Lavender Fragrance Oil.

Mixing Lemongrass and Lavender for Mosquito Repellent

To create a mosquito repellent cream with a softer scent by mixing lemongrass and lavender, you should use the natural essential oils. Citronella Oil (Java), Lemongrass oil (India), or Citronella Oil (Thailand) can be used for the lemongrass component, as all are effective mosquito repellents. For the lavender component, choose one of the natural Lavender Essential Oils (such as Lavender Oil from French, Bulgarian, or Chinese origins) or Lavandin Abrialis Oil or Spike Lavender Oil, depending on your scent preference. A sweeter or softer lavender oil might help balance the sharp scent of lemongrass.

When mixing essential oils into a water-based cream base, it is important to properly dilute them. Essential oils are potent and should not be applied undiluted to the skin. A common dilution rate for body products is typically between 0.5% to 2% total essential oil content. However, for mosquito repellent, higher concentrations might be used, but this increases the risk of skin irritation. It is recommended to start with a lower concentration (e.g., 1-2% total essential oil) and test on a small area of skin.

Finding the perfect ratio to achieve both a pleasant, softer scent and effective mosquito repellency requires experimentation, as the ideal blend and concentration can vary. Unfortunately, specific mixing ratios for mosquito repellent effectiveness when blending these particular oils are not available.

Always ensure essential oils are properly dispersed in your cream base. Since it's water-based, you may need a solubilizer or emulsifier to help the oils mix evenly.

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I hope this information helps you choose and mix the oils for your needs.