Comments on: Bug Repellent Lotion Bars

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:21:09 +0000

In reply to Sophie. The shelf life of virgin coconut oil and shea butter are 1-2 years so the bars should last about that long without the vitamin E, as long as they're stored away from direct light and heat.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:11:12 +0000

Hi, I love this recipe and have tried before but want to make again this summer. I was wondering, if I make this without the vitamin E how long do you think it will keep?

Many thanks
Sophie

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:38:19 +0000

In reply to Sue. It's the same. I've been using that blend for years even once when I lived in a jungle ecosystem and it works great! You can use it without dilution but it is strong in scent but you can easily dilute. This lotion bar recipe sounds great or I just throw it in a spray bottle w DI water. Easy peasy.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:17:44 +0000

I have solid beeswax, not pellets. How does the tablespoon of pellets convert to the solid?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:06:33 +0000

hi! i have everything except catnip leaf.. would it work if i leave it out?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:23:11 +0000

Looked and looked see if this question was already asked and could not find it so….if there is not enough scent to the bar can I melt it down and add more essential oils without compromising the benefits of the bar?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 04:06:34 +0000

Looked and looked see if this question was already asked and could not find it so….if there is not enough sent to the bar can I melt it down and add more essential oils without compromising the benefits of the bar?

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:23:36 +0000

If I already have all the oils could you tell me how many drops of each??

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 22:29:32 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. Is this safe to use while breastfeeding and on young babies and toddlers?

By: Debbie Robertson

Debbie Robertson — Wed, 08 May 2019 18:52:12 +0000

Hi Katie,
Thank you for all of your great recipes! I want to make the Moisturizing Bug & Tick Repellent Lotion Bars but it calls for fresh or dry ingredients, do you have a conversion of the recipe calculated using Essential Oils?

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:08:30 +0000

I love your recipes! They’re a simple and will start making some of them. I’m especially interested in trying the solid bars to start with. Do you wrap your lotion bars? What wrapper or packaging do you use and where do you get them? I’m planning to make favors for a friend’s birthday celebration.

Thank you.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:51:34 +0000

What essential oils (and how much of each) would you use if you chose not to infuse your own coconut oil?

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sat, 26 May 2018 03:25:34 +0000

Hi!
I’m going to try making these later this week, but I am wondering if I can add lavender to the list of herbs in the infused oil rather than as an essential oil as I don’t have it…and if so what amount would you suggest?
Thanks!

By: Alana

Alana — Mon, 14 May 2018 03:00:06 +0000

Can you use copha for this recipe? Hydrogenated coconut oil that is solid at room tempreture

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:53:19 +0000

In reply to Sam. Hi – thanks for all your great recipes – I’ve been really enjoying making lotion bars for myself andy loved ones! For this recipe, if I use the “mason jar in water” infusion method, won’t I end up with one cup of coconut oil instead of the half cup it would reduce to, otherwise? Should I just use half of it for the recipe, in order to keep the proportions correct? Thanks!

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:50:55 +0000

How many drops of essential oils would be equivalent to the infused cloves, rosemary, catnip, cinnamon, thyme & mint (if used)? Also, are there any substitutions that can be made, like using eucalyptus instead of catnip? I don’t want my outside kitties going crazy and getting high off sniffing & rubbing my skin, especially since most if not all of the other herbs are toxic to cats.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Mon, 09 May 2016 17:11:28 +0000

I am wondering about adding some zinc oxide powder to make this inspect repellent a sunblock bar as well? Any thoughts?
Also could I replace any of the oils/butters with pig lard?

By: Lacey

Lacey — Mon, 09 May 2016 01:11:54 +0000

Thanks so much for all the great info! This is my new favorite blog 🙂 I am new to using essential oils, but have been researching a good diy bug repellant option safe for babies. Think I have hopefully found a good blend ( citronella, rosalina, geranium, cedarwood, sweet orange) for a roll on application I am supposed to put 4 drops into 1tbls of carrier oil. But I love the idea of these lotion bars. Any idea how many drops I would put into the bars considering it would be for a baby 6+ months old? Thanks for any advice you might have!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 01 May 2016 17:49:31 +0000

Hey Katie,
Thank you so much for all you share, research, and experiment; I know I am one of many that appreciate and benefit from it! I was wondering how I could make rollers out of this recipie (omitting beeswax and butters) or if their is a different blend of eo you would recommend. NPR published an article about natural vs traditional mosquito repellents and a lemon and eucalyptus seemed to work almost as well as DEET. Would a blend of eucalyptus, lemon, and maybe citronella with fractionated coconut oil be safe for a roller? Thanks!

By: Gris

Gris — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:40:13 +0000

Can I substitute catnip with citronella or that works better?? I really do not like cats!! 🙂 I know this sound silly but don’t want them around me!