Recipe For Relief

For this natural mosquito repellent, recommended by clinical herbalist Michael Vertolli, modify the essential oils and their ratios until you find something that pleases you but not the bugs.

Combine:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup almond oil
Contents of eight 400 IU vitamin E capsules
3/4-1 teaspoon (or 3-5 mL) each citronella, pine and eucalyptus essential oils (roughly 80 drops each)