If you’re looking for a stellar essential oil bug spray, or the best natural essential oils bug repellent, you’ve discovered this here with Essential Oil Wizardry’s Bug Repel! Bug Repel was originally formulation inspired by the epic bug epidemic craze that spooked Burning Man in 2015 (remember that?!) – Bug Repel was my product formulation gift to the Playa.

This formulation was downloaded and inspired by well-documented | anecdotal insect / natural bug repellent ingredients both from a folklore & scientific perspective. Designed to be broad-spectrum coverage, this low-skin irritation essential oil bug repellent blend smells like a sweet dream. Bug Repel blend is quite reminiscent of a bug-away bracelet I purchased in early 2013, soaked in time-releasing essential oils for keeping away mosquitoes (which worked reasonably well) while I was living in the Peruvian Amazon.

The blend Bug Repel brings together well-studied essential oil extracts including Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriadora) & Citronella which contain active ingredients in natural bug spray products on the mainstream market popular for repelling mosquitoes.  Peppermint adds a cooling, analgesic property which comforts bites when they do happen (and they do still happen!). Pink Peppercorn is a less known extract that has been used as an ingredient in essential oil bug repellent in less developed countries. Cinnamon Leaf aids with numbing a dermal region, aids with reducing inflammation and is offensive to some invasive species. Tea Tree stimulates the body’s immune system (white cells) and has a mild medicinal aroma that is gentle / balanced in Bug Repel but keeps away certain insects. Lavender has a nice soothing aroma and aids with reducing itching for active bug bites. Rose-Geranium is said to repel insects, and also brings a nice aromatic heart note.

Bug Repel Mister may be sprayed on the clothing and also on the skin directly.  The Essential Oil Blend is enhanced with ORMUS which potentiates the aroma & seems to aid with the formulation’s absorption / duration of effectiveness. Test usage on your skin type – Bug Repel may need to be further diluted or topical use avoided on some individuals with sensitive skin. I’ve seen Bug Repel’s amazing bug repellent quality when I really needed support in very insect rich locations around North & South America – the scent is relatively pleasant, the mild irritation feels really good when applied to the skin ridden with bug bites.

This product seems to provide a pleasant and notable reduction of many species of insects (ie. ants, mosquitoes, ticks) and also confers a topical solution for fresh bug bites (see Violet Chill for our ideal after-bite formulation) to ease swelling, reduce itching sensation, and aid with the speed of recovery, after a bite has occurred.

Organic Cinnamon Leaf, Organic | Wild Citronella, Organic Rose-Geranium, Organic Lavender, Organic Lemon Eucalyptus, Organic Peppermint, Organic | Wild Pink Pepper, Organic Tea Tree infused into ORMUS Enhanced Fractionated Coconut Oil (Essential Oil Blend) OR Vitalized Spring Water (Magick Mister)