Natural for common problems:
Here are tips for avoiding mosquitoes, for helping dry skin, & for aromatherapy.      

There is help for dry skin! * On the inside:   Drink lots of water. * On the surface:   Use gentle non-drying real soap like my goat milk soap. Apply an all-natural lip balm and body balm throughout the day. * In the environment:   Put a pan of water on your heat registers ( This is the frugal way - many people just buy humidifiers ) to hydrate the air and your skin. Summer Help for Mosquito Time Again ! * This was sent to me by E-mail * I am only including the most natural hints that were given. "OK, mosquitoes... prepare to be repelled! ... Bob takes a B-1 tablet a day April-Oct. He's had 0 mosquito bites in 33 years. B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.) * Stop eating bananas for the summer & the mosquitoes will be less interested in you.    ... * Plant several marigolds and citrosa (it's in the geranium family) around the yard, they give off a smell that these bugs do not like. * Also, plant some in the garden to help ward off bugs without using insecticides.    ... One of the best natural insect repellants someone discovered is made from clear-real-vanilla. * This is the pure vanilla that is sold in Mexico. It works great for mosquitoes and ticks, don't know about other insects. ***** When all else fails, get a frog ! ***** ***** Even better, invite a few bats over ! ***** Fight West Nile Virus -pass this along to all of your friends in 'Skeeter land'. " Also try this article in: Mother Earth News Some well known scents that have been known to work great for Aromatherapy: Lavender = calming influence Peppermint = invigorating Here are two links for more information: An Esential oil overview, but keep in mind that mild Aromatherapy can be had from using the herbs and flowers from your own organic gardens as well. Aromatherapy information on Wikipedia.com I am a member of the Diana's Gift Shop (It is known as Hubbard Ohio Gift Shop on facebook) is conveniently located at 6177 Youngstown-Hubbard Road in Hubbard, Ohio 44425 Open: Wednesdays and Sundays from noon to 5:00pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm