How to Make Cinnamon Oil Tick Repellant

You can keep yourself skin safe when outside by using a tick repellent. Many of repellents that are available in the stores are not good for you or the environment. You can easily create your own at home and save money.

How to Make Cinnamon Oil Tick Repellant

Materials Needed

• Large bowl


• Vodka


• Aloe vera juice


• Cinnamon oil


• Lavender oil


• Spoon


• Spray bottle


• Funnel

1. Place a large bowl on the counter. Pour 1 cup of vodka to the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice and 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the bowl. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients. You can find the aloe vera juice at your local health food store.


2. Sprinkle in ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon oil and pour in ¾ teaspoon of lavender oil to the bowl. Mix the ingredients with a spoon. You can purchase the oils from your local health food store. Other oils that can be used in place of the cinnamon oil and lavender oil is lemongrass or rosemary oils because they also repel ticks.


3. Remove the cap from a spray bottle. Place a funnel in the opening and pour the ingredients into the bottle. Replace the cap on the bottle and shake the bottle vigorously.


4. Spray the repellant on your skin as well as your clothes about every half hour. Make sure you shake the bottle before each use. You can reuse the cinnamon oil tick repellant over and over until it is gone.