The Oil That Beats the Crap out of Your Drugstore Bug Spray Most mass-market bug repellents make you smell like you took a citronella bath. The sharp, overpowering smell makes keeping bugs at bay barely worth it. So try a product with a lemon eucalyptus oil base. Experts say that lemon eucalyptus oil, DEET, picaridin and IR3535 are the four best bug-repelling ingredients out there. (The study leaves out the fact that lemon eucalyptus oil also happens to make you smell like a delicious cup of herbal tea. I call that a bonus.)
DIY: Combine one part lemon eucalyptus essential oil with 10 parts vodka or witch hazel in a spray bottle. Shake before each application.
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