BEAUTYBERRY INSECT REPELLANT

If you were waiting for the Beautyberry insect repellent post, here it is! Using information online, I’ve made two types of extractions. I think technically the final extraction made with alcohol will be the most effective. You can use either extract for a mousse-like salve, a glistening oil, or a light spray. I am really loving all the textures and fragrances … and here’s the how-to!

[@MelDormoy]

Amazing! Thank you! ❤

[@kuntrylovehomestead1091]

I have already made jelly. Now I’m headed back to harvest the leaves so I can make sprays. Thanks for the details. 🫶🏾

[@BlackjackArmyCaptain]

I wasn't putting you down with the comment. I just wanted to say that before you see it. I just tried it today and I love all the knowledge you give people. Thank you so much, but yes, even with just the leaves. Crushed and trust me, where I'm at right now. I was getting bit up every second and just crushing the leaves. And wiping the Mommy stopped everything but I made what you said to make it but I just boiled the leaves. I didn't even boil them. I just like you said seep them.

[@pennysutube]

I like the coconut idea to make the spray stick a bit better, thanks !

[@Turtleyme333]

Can you make without glycerin

[@samantharicherson9780]

Yeah but does it work to repell mosquitoes?

[@Turtleyme333]

Will the oil ruin your clothes if it gets on them?

[@bridget2962]

What about an emulsifier and a preservative?

[@lindalandisafewgoodthings5356]

I really didn’t need an emulsifier on those products. They seemed to do just fine without. And yes on preservative! Since I posted this, I have begun about adding a preservative in any water based products that won’t be used within a few weeks. Definitely something you would want to increase usable life without risk of bacterial consequences!! I’ve made some salves and other products from plantain leaf this season and I am using Optiphen Plus for any products containing water. Thanks for asking. I may need to add that info to the post!

[@BlackjackArmyCaptain]

You really don't need all that other stuff just the leaves, they have no scent