Meet the Oils #12: Citronella Essential Oil

Nickname: The Repeller

Description: Citronella essential oil is famous for being a plant that insects really do not like! It adorns many patios and yards for this reason, and the synthetic version is a smell most of us can call to mind easily from long days spent outdoors, whipping out the toxic sprays.

While those forms are harmful for our bodies, the real thing in concentrated essential oil form is incredibly potent - with a pure and beautifully FRESH scent!

In addition to its common uses, pure Citronella oil has many other benefits that we certainly don't get from the fake versions: respiratory, digestive, cleansing, and reproductive support.

Home: Sri Lanka

Key Constituent: Geraniolalthy, blemish free skin

Found in: Purification Essential Oil Blend, Insect Repellent, Thieves Fruit and Veggie Soak, Animal Scents Shampoo

Recipe: Citronella Beeswax Candles in Lemon Bowls You'll need:

• organic beeswax (make certain it is 100% otherwise it could contain petroleum based wax as well)
• lemons (or the heat safe container of your choice)
• wooden wicks
• newspaper to cover work area
• double boiler
• 8-12 drops Citronella essential oil
• 4 drops Lemongrass essential oil (optional)

Find the directions here! http://www.twineandtable.com/lemon-beeswax-candles/