Am the kind that attracts mozzie. Living low floor really doesn't helps any better. After reading up essential oil scent that repeal insects,I decided to give it a try. Now I'm hooked. A few drops of lavender and citronella or cedarwood, interchangable, gives me a good night sleep with no bites. Loving it to bits. citronella smell can come very strong and pungent. good to mix it up and tone it down a notch. Works equally good
As with all the other NOW Foods essential oils I’ve tried, this oil is extremely powerful and only needs to be used very sparingly. It smells very similar to lemon grass, and the scent fills the air as soon as you open the bottle. By itself, it may smell a bit too much like bug spray for some, but it blends well with other essential oils. I use it either in an aromatherapy diffuser or blended with a carrier oil such as NOW Solutions Sweet Almond Oil for direct application to skin, scalp and hair. A 1 oz (30 ml) bottle lasts a very long time, even when used daily.
After reading of the benefits of citronella and how it often repels insects, I bought this to put in my spray deodorant so I could not only smell lemony fresh but keep bugs away during these hot months. It came just in time and worked well I suppose because on multiple days I had no bug marks after a full day outside.
Like the scent of it. I use it for pest deterrent. I add it to dried rose and chrysanthemum buds, rice, cotton balls to make sachets in order to deter pests. I hang them by the windows and put them in kitchen. Just 20 drops plus other essential oils like lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus (also from this brand) would work. The scent lasts for a week or so then it's time to refill again.
I love how I can find Now citronella here. It's been really potent. I add it to a spray bottle with water and shake it then spray it unto screen doors so the mosquitos don't come near. It also deters flies and other bugs. You can add some lavender too. But you gotta reapply once every few weeks. Highly recommend.
I am obsessed with Citronella smells which is amazing, refreshing, uplifting, gives me a good feeling, protected me from any bites. I have been a faithful fans of Now Food Brand for years. This is one of the best items from its brand. If my review useful, please share and like. Thank you :-)
I bought this oil to help keep pesky bugs away over the past Summer, and it did help. Now that the cold season is starting up again, I researched a little more about Citronella Oil and did learn it also has antiviral properties. I have been diffusing that it my diffuser at night when my son was dealing with a bad respiratory issue. Helped him breath better and recover from it. I learned it has more benefits than just keeping mosquitos away :)
It's perfect .. I use it as insects repellent ... works great I add it to wax and make candles I wish there is a video posting option so I can show how I use it. please like my review if you think it is useful You need to apply it every 3 hours please like my comment if you it is useful
After reading of the benefits of citronella and how it often repels insects, I bought this to put in my spray deodorant so I could not only smell lemony fresh but keep bugs away during these hot months. It came just in time and worked well I suppose because on multiple days I had no bug marks after a full day outside.
Very strong scent. Like a more chemical and less sweet lemongrass. It can be off putting for someone new to this scent. I put about 5 drops on cotton ball and place it near open windows to keep bugs out. Cheap and good quality as always love NOW essential oils.
