Organic Bug Repellent

Experience nature's shield with Fusion Essentials' Organic Bug Repellent+. Handcrafted in microbatches, with certified organic, wild-crafted essential oils, this blend not only keeps bugs at bay but also nourishes your skin. Perfect for outdoor adventures, our Bug Repellent aligns with your commitment to self-care and wellness. Plus, with our online consultations, you can effortlessly integrate this aromatic essential into your holistic routine. Enjoy the outdoors without compromise, knowing our organic solution respects both your body and the environment.
 
Please note that if you find Citronella too strong for your olfactory, I can omit it from the blend's recipe. Just let me know by emailing me at fusionessentialseo@gmail.com so I can make it accordingly. Thank you.
 
Look for our Itchy Bug Bites to heal those itchy, swollen bug bites faster without the infection, bruising, and scarring!  
 
EOD (Essential Oil Dilution): 3%
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Human & Animal Research Studies:
 
Peppermint* - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9322308/
Thyme ct thymol* - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15825766/
Cedarwood virginia* - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8858296/
Spearmint* - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-28820-9#citeas
Wild Lemongrass ct rhodinol*** - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3718533/
Neem* - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8525409/
Citronella* - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21481108/
Witch Hazel** - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/witch-hazel
Distilled Water - Neutral
Vegetable Glycerin** -  Helps to mix the oils and water together
GeoGard ECT** - 
 
* Certified USDA | OTCO Organic
** Organically/sustainably-grown, Ethically-sourced
*** Wild-crafted by Mother Earth
**** ** Alcohol-free or COSMOS/ECT Standard
+This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Certified organic Peppermint is familiar and pleasant to most. Peppermint Oil is very intense and is far more concentrated than most other steam distilled essential oils. At low dilutions, it is fresh, minty and quite uplifting. It is considered a top note, with clear, thin consistency. Its major components are  Menthol, Menthone, Menthyl, Acetate, Neomentho, 1,8-Cineole, and Menthofuran .
 
Certified organic Thyme ct thymol contains more thymol and can be a more potent antibacterial/antiviral oil. It is a medium note and thin in consistency. Its major components are Thymol p-Cymene , Carvacrol, Gamma-Terpinene, B-Caryophyllene, Linalool, a-Pinene, and  a-Terpinene .
 
Certified organic Cedarwood virginia* has a rich, sweet, calming, woody aroma which is softer compared to the endangered species, Cedarwood atlas. Its major constituents are  a-Cedrene, Thujopsene, Cedrol, B-Cedrene, and  a-Selinene. 
 
Certified organic Spearmint contains similar chemicals to peppermint. This clear oil has a thin consistency and is a top/middle note. It smells minty, fresh and perhaps slightly fruity in aroma. It is somewhat less intense than peppermint. Its chemical components are  (-)-Carvone,  (+)-Limonene, (Z)-Dihydrocarvone, 3-Octanol, Methone, and 1,8-Cineole.
 
Wild-crafted Wild Lemongrass ct rhodinol has been shown to disrupt the olfactory system of ticks, potentially masking attractive human scents and repelling them. It contains compounds like citronellal, geraniol, and limonene, which are known for their insect-repelling qualities.Lemongrass has demonstrated repellent activity against mosquitoes and stable flies in studies.
 
Certified organic Neem The greatest advantage is that the target species do not develop resistance against neem-based products mainly because of the innumerable number of chemicals present in neem and their combinations. This makes neem-based products highly potential yet unexplored candidates of mosquito control agents. The current review helps to elucidate the roles of neem oil and its various derivatives on mosquito vectors of public health concern.
 
Certified organic Citronella works by repelling mosquitoes rather than killing them. It masks scents that attract mosquitoes, making it harder for them to locate a host.
 
Alcohol-free Witch Hazel is a natural astringent you can buy over the counter in pharmacies and grocery stores. Like lemon balm, witch hazel contains tanninsTrusted Source, which can reduce inflammation when applied to the skin.Applying witch hazel to the skin reduces inflammation, soothes the burning and irritation the bite causes, and can speed up healing.
 
Distilled Water is simply used to mix together the ingredients.
 
Organically sourced Vegetable Glycerin Vegetable Glycerine, sometimes spelled Vegetable Glycerin, is a transparent, colorless, and unscented viscous liquid derived from the oils of plants such as Coconut, Palm, or Soy. It is also known as Vegetable Glycerol or simply Glycerol. Used topically, Vegetable Glycerine attracts and locks moisture into the skin, thereby softening, smoothing, and soothing the complexion. Its pH level closely matches that of the skin, which makes it gentle enough to be used by those with sensitive skin and in baby skincare. Vegetable Glycerine cleanses the skin without clogging pores, facilitates the skin’s absorption of other beneficial active ingredients in natural products, smooths the look of fine lines and miniscule cracks on the skin, facilitates the regeneration of new skin, evens out the skin tone to lighten darker areas, and diminishes the appearance of unwanted spots and marks.
 
Geogard® ECT is a unique, patent pending combination of benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid, which are well accepted in a wide range of personal care products. The novel composition of this antimicrobial blend offers a low cost in use as well as broad spectrum protection in a diverse range of products against Gram-positive & Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and molds at wide pH ranges. Geogard ECT has a wide range of global regulatory acceptance for personal care products.