Making Citronella Oil Mosquito Repellent Spray with Long-lasting Scent using Flora Fix

Hello,

Regarding mixing Citronella Oil to make a mosquito repellent spray and wanting the scent to last longer, as suggested by our staff using Flora Fix as a fixative, you can do this by mixing it with an alcohol and water base. Essential oils do not dissolve in plain water, so alcohol or another solvent is needed to help disperse them.

A general guideline for mosquito repellent sprays is to use about 5-10% essential oil of the total volume for effectiveness. Adding Flora Fix will help the scent last longer.

Here is a basic formula for making 100 ml of mosquito repellent spray:

Ingredients:

• Citronella Oil - 5-7 ml
• Flora Fix - 1-3 ml (helps fix the scent and provides slight moisturizing)
• Alcohol (e.g., Ethanol 95% or Isopropyl Alcohol) - 70 ml
• Clean Water (Distilled or Filtered Water) - Remaining amount (approx. 20-24 ml)

Instructions:

1. In a clean spray bottle, gently pour in the alcohol first.
2. Add the Citronella Oil and Flora Fix to the alcohol. Stir or shake gently to mix well.
3. Add the clean water until the desired volume is reached.
4. Close the spray bottle tightly. Shake the bottle gently before each use to ensure the essential oil is well dispersed.

Additional Recommendations:

• This ratio is a basic guideline. You can slightly adjust the amount of Citronella Oil based on the desired scent intensity, but do not exceed 10% for skin safety.
• Flora Fix will help the scent last longer, but the 3-4 hour duration may vary depending on environmental factors such as temperature, ventilation, and activity.
• Always test the spray on a small area of skin before applying it widely to check for any allergic reactions.
• Avoid spraying into eyes, mouth, or on open wounds.
• Store in a dark, cool place, away from children and pets.

Hope this formula is helpful for making your mosquito repellent spray!