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In this post on witch hazel, Anonymous asks: I am working on an insect repellent using 90% Witch hazel and 10% EO. Will the two ever blend or will it have to be shaken each time?They won’t blend and they will need to be shaken every time. Oil and water don’t mix. To get them to mix,…