DIY Gel Bug Bite Essential Oil Roller Recipe
Ugh! Bug bites! Let’s find relief with some natural options. Whether it’s a mosquito, spider, or fly, bug bites can cause significant discomfort, leading to itching, swelling, and redness. But what exactly happens to our skin when a bug bites us?
When a bug bites, it injects saliva or venom into our skin. This triggers our body's immune response, releasing histamines that cause inflammation, itching, and swelling. While there are numerous over-the-counter remedies available, they can be pricey and often contain harsh chemicals. Fortunately, plants provide us with effective alternatives: essential oils and aloe vera gel.
Essential oils like lavender, tea tree, and peppermint are known for their anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and soothing properties. Lavender oil, for example, helps reduce swelling and calm the skin, while tea tree oil’s antiseptic qualities prevent infection and promote healing. Peppermint oil provides a cooling sensation, which can alleviate itching.
Aloe vera gel is another powerhouse for treating bug bites. Known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, aloe vera helps to cool the affected area, reduce inflammation, and speed up the healing process. The combination of essential oils and aloe vera gel offers a natural, effective way to relieve the symptoms of bug bites without resorting to expensive store-bought products.
If you are someone that the bugs love to bite, then buying commercial bug bite remedies can quickly add up, straining your budget. Making your own DIY gel roll-on is not only cost-effective but also allows you to know exactly what you’re putting on your skin. By blending essential oils with aloe vera gel, you create a potent, natural remedy that works just as well, if not better, than store-bought options. Keep reading for our step-by-step guide on how to create your own bug bite relief roll-on at home.
Here’s a deep dive into the benefits of all the ingredients needed for your bug bite relief essential oil recipe.
Peppermint (Menthapiperita) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of a bushy common herbaceous plant that is found growing in many geographical locations around the world. The leaves have a very bright menthol-like aroma that is immediately recognized as mint. It’s loaded with molecules that have a wide array of benefits for both our body and mind. It’s cooling, and pain relieving, and soothing to inflammation and common aches and pains. Its aroma is uplifting and energizing, and reminds us to keep moving forward with resilience and motivation.
Lavender (Lavandulaangustifolia) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the lavender flowers of the lavender bush-like herb. Its healing benefits are many, but one its most powerful aroma therapeutic actions is to soothe away aches and pains, reduce inflammation and ease away anxiety and tension, simultaneously calming both the body and mind. Its calming actions are due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which have been shown to ease the mind of worry, and calm irritation on our skin and in our minds.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the fast growing tree native to Australia. The healing properties of the leaves have been known for centuries and the oil extracted from the leaves provides us with a wide array of benefits for both our body and mind. Many of the molecules found in tea Tree Oil have been shown in various research studies to help ease away pain and aches, while lessens the appearance of swelling and inflammation. Its cooling aroma makes pain feel less intense while supporting the skin’s innate ability to heal itself.
Aloe Vera Gel derived from the succulent leaves of the aloe vera plant, is renowned for its soothing and healing properties. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it hydrates and cools irritated skin, reducing inflammation and redness. Its natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make it an ideal remedy for soothing bug bites, sunburns, and minor skin irritations, promoting faster skin repair and providing immediate relief from discomfort.
Let’s make a DIY Essential Oil Bug Bite Recipe Relief with Aloe Vera Gel
Here are the blending tools you’ll need to make it:
- 1 glass 1 oz roll-on bottle, you can see what one looks like here.
- 1 small mixing bowl, glass or stainless steel
- Measuring Spoons
- 1 mixing spoon, or tiny spatula - don’t use plastic!
- 1 Blank Label
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ TBSP of Aloe Vera Gel
- 12 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
- 9 drops of Tea Tea Essential Oil
Steps to make DIY Gel Bug Bite Roller Recipe
- Add all your essential oils to your small mixing bowl and mix well with your metal spoon - don’t use plastic!!
- Once the essential oils are well blended, add your 2 ½ TBSP of Aloe Gel and mix very well.
- Carefully pour the mixture into your gel bottle.
- Pop the roller ball into the bottle and cap tightly. Give your joint remedy a name and write your label and affix to the roll-on bottle and gel vigorously before each use.
How to Use DIY After Bite with EssentialOils
Using DIY aloe vera gel to soothe and calm irritated and swollen bug bites is simple and effective. Start by thoroughly cleaning the affected area with mild soap and water to remove any dirt or bacteria. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Roll a generous amount of your homemade aloe vera gel directly to the bug bite. Gently massage it into the skin using circular motions until it is fully absorbed.
The aloe vera gel, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, will immediately begin to cool the skin and reduce inflammation. Its natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help to alleviate itching and prevent infection. Reapply the gel two to three times a day, especially after washing the area or as soon as you notice any itchiness returning. For added relief, store your aloe vera gel in the refrigerator; the cool temperature increases its soothing effects, providing faster comfort and benefits.
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