Insect bites

Although insect bites are (for the most part) harmless, they can be particularly unpleasant. To fight against itching and stinging, here is a recipe that our naturopath has concocted especially for you!

Insect Bite Essentials

Huile Essentielle
De Lavande aspic

This essential oil calms and heals irritations due to insect bites.

Essential Oil
Of Rose Geranium

This essential oil repels mosquitoes while relieving their bites.

Essential Oil
Lemon Eucalyptus

This essential oil is anti-inflammatory and repels insects.

Huile Essentielle
De Lavande fine

This essential oil helps to soothe the tingling and itching of insect bites.

Huile Essentielle
De Lavandin super

This essential oil helps to soothe the tingling and itching of insect bites.

Essential Oils by Santi-Shop

Santi-Shop's Easy Recipes

All the recipes of our essential oils have been elaborated by ournaturopath. All you have to do ismix the ingredients in abottle and enjoy the benefits of ouressential oils!

By cutaneous way

Preparation

  • 50 ml of Neem vegetable oil,

  • 4 ml (110 drops) of essential oil of Lavender aspic,

  • 3 ml (90 drops) of essential oil of fine Lavender,

  • 3 ml (90 drops) of essential oil of Rose Geranium.

How to apply it

  • Quantity: 3 to 4 drops of preparation.

  • Where? On the sting.

  • Frequency? Several times a day at 10 minute intervals.

How to Use Essential Oils ?

Oral route

If you arenot one of thesensitivepeople for whom the consumption of essential oils is forbidden, theoralroute(internal use) remains the mosteffective way to consume these oils.

In general,1 to 2 drops, deposited on a neutral tablet, are enough.

Strictly follow the precautions for use;

Dermal route

There are two types of applications: 

  1. En onction ;: very brief and localized.

  2. In massage: On extensive areas with a long-lasting application.

When they areauthorized for this use, essential oils are very well assimilated by theskin, provided they are diluted in avegetable oil. The more diluted the essential oil is, the less powerful it will be and therefore potentially less aggressive for the skin.

In broadcasting

Diffusion is the most popular way to benefit from thevirtues of essential oils. Put a dozen drops of essential oil in yourdiffuser and let your home beperfumed;

You don't have a diffuser? No problem!

Put a few drops on ahandkerchief, acloth or apebble.

Precautions for use

Certain rules must be observed for safe use.


  • Always check the instructions before use!

  • The use of essential oils must be moderate and is always counted in drops, never in spoons. It is preferable not to exceed 3-4 days of use without medical advice.

  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is recommended not to use essential oils without medical advice.

  • Do not administer essential oils to children without prior agreement of a doctor.

  • Do not use essential oils on people with allergies, asthma, hypersensitivity to essential oils and people with a history of epilepsy or convulsions. For the allergic ones, it is recommended to make a preliminary test before use.

  • Avoid contact with eyes, nose, ear canals and ano-genital areas.

  • In case of accidental absorption, contact the Poison Control Center directly. Never drink water!

  • Essential oils are not meant to be injected.

  • It is important to wash your hands after any skin application.

  • Essential oils are not water soluble. They do not dissolve in water. Be sure to dilute them first (in liquid soap, vegetable oil, cream).

  • Be sure to close the bottles tightly and keep them out of reach of children.

  • The shelf life of essential oils is generally 5 years, but some of them can be kept for less time.