No more buzzing and itching! With insect-repellent essential oils, no fly, gnat, or mosquito will dare to enter, even if invited. Discover now the natural ingredients you can use in your products, with incredible aromas and unbeatable repellent powers!
Insect-repellent essential oils are concentrated extracts derived from plants that, due to their natural properties and aromas, repel insects such as flies, mosquitoes, and gnats. In addition to preventing bites, they offer a natural alternative to chemical repellents that may contain harmful substances for users' health and/or cause negative impacts on the environment.
Through their natural properties, which can affect the sensory receptors of mosquitoes, discouraging them from approaching humans, and also through their intense aromas, which, besides overloading the insects' senses, causing confusion and disorientation, make it difficult for them to locate and identify prey through skin odors. Furthermore, many mosquito-repellent essential oils have scents that linger in the air for long periods, providing continuous protection.
Essential oils are a natural alternative to chemical repellents and can be used in various ways to keep insects and other pests at bay:
There are several essential oils quite effective against a wide variety of insects, such as Lemongrass, Mopane, and Basil essential oils, but Lemon Eucalyptus is the most successful repellent. It is a powerful natural compound from a tall tree native to Australia and introduced to the African continent during the 19th century, scientifically known as Eucalyptus Citriodora or Corymbia Citriodora, and generally recognized for its lemon-scented leaves.
Besides being insect repellents, due to their versatility, Lemon Eucalyptus essential oils can be used in various sectors – from cosmetics to medicine, personal hygiene to aromatherapy – with potential health benefits, as the main component, Citronella, has antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and, of course, antiseptic properties that can help in the healing of wounds and insect bites... not to mention a distinct lemon aroma that makes these essential oils a valuable addition to your product range!
Therefore, if you are looking for a safe and effective alternative to synthetic repellents, Lemon Eucalyptus essential oils might be the ideal solution for your customers.
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oils are as effective as insect repellents as products containing DEET, the active ingredient found in most synthetic mosquito repellent formulas, and their effect lasts for several hours! This conclusion was recorded in a scientific article titled "PMD, a registered botanical mosquito repellent with DEET-like efficacy" (Carroll and Loye, 2006) published in the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, which highlights the benefits of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oils, specifically the compound PMD (p-menthane-3,8-diol), a derivative of these oils, very effective as an insect repellent, compared to DEET.
PMD is also safer, less toxic, and less prone to causing skin irritations than DEET or other synthetic chemical insect repellents. And best of all, PMD, derived from Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil, is naturally sourced, making it a botanical alternative to DEET, attracting consumers who prefer natural products or are sensitive to synthetic chemicals.
Another scientific study titled "Comparative Efficacy of Insect Repellents against Mosquito Bites" (Fradin and Day 2002) published in the New England Journal of Medicine, also confirms the advantages of Citronella essential oils that, besides being natural and safe for users, significantly reduce mosquito bites, although for a short period after application.
Help your customers get rid of mosquitoes in a healthy and pleasant!
Looking for a quality essential oil to add to your natural repellents? Try our organic oil derived from eucalyptus leaves grown in Angola, where Scents from Nature works closely with local communities to produce green and ethically sourced products.
Lemon Eucalyptus Organic Essential Oil has a strong and very fresh scent, with anxiolytic and insect-repellent properties. A treasure of nature that improves well-being and that your customers will want to try!
There are other essential oils that, due to their natural properties and specific compositions, help repel insects and promote a tranquil environment:
Extracted from the mopane tree, this essential oil has an earthy aroma and antiseptic properties, acting as a natural repellent.
Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh, citrusy aroma and contains citronella to help repel insects naturally and safely.
Angolan Basil Essential Oil is valued for its natural repellent properties while providing a very pleasant herbal aroma.
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