{"product_id":"citronella-lemongrass-essential-oil-set","title":"Citronella \u0026 Lemongrass Essential Oil Set of 2, 15ml — Natural Mosquito Repellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe two grasses behind almost every natural repellent product on the shelf, sold as separate 15 ml bottles instead of a pre-mixed blend. Ceylon citronella is sharper and more resinous; lemongrass is brighter and more lemony. Both steam-distilled from leaves, both undiluted, DEET-free — the classic starting point for anyone making their own sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in this set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtraction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeylon Citronella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCymbopogon nardus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCymbopogon citratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteam distilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCitronella and lemongrass, side by side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Citronella\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Cymbopogon nardus)\u003c\/em\u003e — The oil most people already know from garden candles. Traditionally used on verandahs, balconies and doorways as a natural insect deterrent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Cymbopogon citratus)\u003c\/em\u003e — Bright, grassy citrus. A staple of Indian home sprays and mop water, and traditionally used outdoors as a natural insect deterrent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalcony and doorway spray.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 100 ml: 15 drops citronella, 15 drops lemongrass, 10 ml witch hazel or alcohol, topped up with water. Shake before every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvening diffuser.\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 drops, equal parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin blend for adults.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2% in a carrier oil — 4 drops per 10 ml. Reapply every 1–2 hours outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e On cotton pads at windowsills, or 10–15 drops in mop water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDilution guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrops per 10 ml carrier oil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace, sensitive skin, children over 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody, daily massage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargeted use on a small area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser (100–300 ml tank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8 drops in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever apply undiluted essential oil to skin. Dilute in a carrier oil first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch test on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot to be taken internally. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a doctor if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore upright in the closed amber bottle, away from sunlight and heat. Flammable — keep away from open flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich of the two is stronger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronella has the sharper, more resinous scent and is the more traditional outdoor choice; lemongrass is brighter and easier to live with indoors. Most people use them together for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I turn these into a spray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a 100 ml spray bottle: 20–30 drops total of essential oil, 10 ml of alcohol or witch hazel to disperse it, topped up with water. Shake before every use — oil and water separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitronella or lemongrass — which one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are traditional insect-deterrent oils and most people use them together; citronella is the sharper, more resinous of the two, lemongrass the brighter and more lemony. Blending gives a rounder scent that lasts better in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a natural repellent last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant oils evaporate faster than synthetic actives, so reapply every 1–2 hours outdoors. We do not claim a protection duration or an effectiveness percentage — if you are in a high-risk area for mosquito-borne illness, use a tested repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for infants. For children over two, halve the dilution and keep it off hands and faces. Ask your paediatrician first — and never apply undiluted oil to a child's skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use these in a diffuser instead of on skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and for indoor evenings it is the easier option. 5–8 drops in the water tank of an ultrasonic diffuser scents a normal-sized room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy these oils individually\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery oil in this set is also sold on its own: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceylon-citronella-essential-oil\"\u003eCeylon Citronella oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemongrass-essential-oil\"\u003eLemongrass oil\u003c\/a\u003e. 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