Do-it-yourself recipes

There are those who have tried to adopt a bat, those who have chosen ultrasound as the soundtrack for the summer, those who saturate the air or spread substances of all kinds everywhere.

Mosquito-repellent stoves, mosquito coils and candles are among the most common furnishing elements in Italian gardens. Among the most voted natural there are those who sew a mosquito-repellent hat or there are those who prefer to use Neem oil on the skin. It is completely natural, it guarantees good protection from attack by mosquitoes (even tigers) but gives off an unpleasant smell (a pity that it is not only for mosquitoes!).

But are there natural remedies against mosquitoes, effective and even pleasant? Of course yes!

Some plants and the essential oils extracted from them can be a valid remedy against these annoying insects.

In fact, numerous plants generate scents to attract insects to make them participate in pollination, but others, on the other hand, produce aromatic substances to drive them away: real insect-repellents and even insecticides capable of disturbing their nervous system or their enzymatic processes. These are essential oils, aromatic substances produced by the metabolism of the plant which are found in the form of tiny droplets in the leaves, resins, branches, wood, flowers, roots, peel and which are then extracted from the fresh plant generally with the technique of distillation in steam current.

Essential oils interfere with insects' sensory organs via chemical messages. By sending their "radar" haywire, the mosquitoes are no longer able to find their target ... that is us, so that we can enjoy these beautiful summer evenings without worrying about getting intoxicated!

How to fight cellulite?

Here is a simple and effective recipe for a do-it-yourself draining and anti-cellulite oil well illustrated by Giorgia in this video!

Good massages

This gray weather has awakened all the winter ailments a bit... For those like me who are dealing with seasonal illnesses, I suggest spraying a balsamic essential oil blend in the air, perfect for colds. Just pour a few drops of it into the oil burner to enjoy its benefits! Here's a little recipe that is giving me some relief...