Summer is coming and with the high temperatures the heaviest insects in the world appear: mosquitoes. Whether you are outdoors or staying at home, having a mosquito repellent is a must.
THE BEST REMEDY TO REPEL MOSQUITOES?
Citronella essential oil is an aromatic plant known for its use to repel insects such as mosquitoes, flies and ticks, due to its intense citrus aroma.
In areas like India or Sri Lanka they use it for perfumes and essences. In Asian countries like China, citronella was used for many centuries to relieve arthritis pain. But it not only serves as a repellent, this oil has numerous properties that we will now tell you about.
ALL THE BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES OF CITRONELLA
The citronella plant comes from southern India and its great feature is that it repels mosquitoes, but it also helps get rid of clothes moths. It has a strong lemon scent.
From its leaves and stem its essential oil can be extracted, in which a high concentration of phytochemicals and antioxidants can be found with multiple applications.
PERFUME AGENT: Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials, it has a fresh and citrus aroma.
ANTISEPTIC AND DEODORANT PROPERTIES: Citronella has antiseptic properties and can help control body odor.
SOOTHING AND ASTRINGENT PROPERTIES: May have soothing and astringent properties for the skin. It is used in products intended to reduce inflammation, soothe irritated skin, and control excess oil.
HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD MOSQUITO REPELLENT?
You can find many mosquito repellents with citronella essential oil from the skin, the most common are for topical use, but there are also bracelets and patches. We recommend our Cosmonatura Anti-Mosquito Aloe Vera Gel.
It is enhanced with essential oils with mosquito repellent properties. It is a natural product made from selected Aloe Vera juice and pulp, Citronella essential oil, Wild Mint, with refreshing and aromatic properties. It also contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, better known as Tea Tree Oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties, and Lemon Citrus Fruit Oil, which can provide a feeling of freshness, revitalization and toning to the skin.
