Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Away Spray

Description

Our Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Away Spray is a lightweight, water and witch hazel outdoor mist made to protect your skin and clothes without a single drop of DEET, drying alcohol, parabens, or phthalates. Mixed up with a combination of five pure essential oils—Lemon Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Peppermint, Citronella, and Geranium—this shake-and-spray mist gives you an all-around shield against mosquitoes, gnats, and stubborn backyard bugs.

Unlike heavy, suffocating store-bought sprays that leave skin feeling tight and irritated, this formula is built on a gentle base of distilled water and soothing witch hazel. It mists on weightlessly, dries down completely soft, and leaves absolutely zero sticky or greasy residue behind. Instead of that awful chemical smell, it just smells wonderful—like a crisp, bright splash of citrus mixed with a grounding woody undertone, a pop of cooling mint, and a clean, earthy, rose-like sweetness.

No promises are ever made here, and Hazel’s Soapery is certainly not a doctor. But a whole lot of research goes into what we put on our bodies, and with the tick population being as crazy high as it is this year, this exact blend is what our own family uses every single day.

🌿 The Ingredient Strategy

Different bugs hate different plants. We chose these five specific essential oils to cover your bases without leaving oil spots on your laundry:

• Witch Hazel: The secret to our weightless feel. Instead of using drying alcohols, witch hazel provides a gentle, skin-soothing base that helps cool the skin on contact and lets the spray dry down completely soft.

• Lemon Eucalyptus: The heavy hitter for stubborn mosquitoes and midday gnats, masking the scents that biting bugs use to find you.

• Cedarwood: The ultimate champion for deterring ticks, ants, and fleas by naturally overwhelming their senses so they back off.

• Peppermint: A crisp, cooling oil packed with natural menthol that chases away annoying flies and gnats so you can work in peace.

• Citronella: The classic, time-tested defense that hides the everyday human scents that draw bugs directly to your skin.

• Geranium: A powerhouse partner that is highly effective at stopping ticks from clinging to your skin, clothes, or favorite gardening hat when you’re working near bushes or tall grass.

(Note: To keep this water-based spray completely safe from bacteria and to ensure the essential oils stay beautifully blended, we use a gentle, paraben-free preservative and a standard emulsifier.)

🎒 Perfect For Anywhere Life Happens

Summer is entirely too short to spend it hiding indoors or dealing with itchy bites. Reclaim your time outdoors with a gentle barrier that treats maturing skin with extra grace and hydration. It’s the perfect companion to keep:

• By the Back Door: For quick trips out to mow the lawn, turn the soil, or check on your garden containers.

• In the Glove Box: Ready for sudden trips to the park, hiking trails, or outdoor ballgames.

• In the Backpack: A safe, fabric-friendly option for the kids or grandkids (great for ages 3 and up) that won’t ruin sports gear or clothes.

• In a Care Package: A thoughtful, practical way to send a little backyard peace to the people you love.

📋 Directions & Safety Guidelines

Directions: Give the bottle a good shake before each use to mix up the essential oils and witch hazel. Mist evenly over skin and clothing before heading out, making sure to avoid the face and eyes. Reapply as needed.

⚠️ Personal Use & Safety: Avoid direct contact with eyes, mouth, and any broken or irritated skin. Because everyone’s skin chemistry is unique, please do a quick patch test on a small area of skin before your first full use to ensure it is safe and comfortable for your personal use.

🐱 Important Safety Note for Cats: While this mist is safe for the human family, four of our pure plant oils—Lemon Eucalyptus, Citronella, Peppermint, and Geranium—are highly toxic to cats if airborne or ingested. Do not spray this product directly onto pets. We highly recommend letting the mist dry completely on your skin and clothes before cuddling up with your feline friends.

Since you’ll want to avoid your face with the bug spray, pair this outdoor mist with our Faith’s Fresh Face Rosewater Witch Hazel Face Toner to keep your skin perfectly hydrated, calm, and refreshed all summer long.