Handcrafted Plant-Based Insect Repellent Spray

Devised as an insect repellent spray, this handcrafted formula combines rosemary-infused coconut oil, aloe vera, glycerin, ethyl alcohol, vitamin E, distilled water, and six essential oils.

Aloe vera is in many instances used for cooling relief and hydration support. Glycerin is also usually used for hydration and soothing dry skin. Peppermint oil is also commonly used for a cooling sensation. Cedarwood oil is also often used for emotional grounding and calm. Rosemary oil is also regularly used to support alertness and surface circulation.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters and essential oils.
• Use: Shake and spray onto exposed skin and clothing, avoiding the eyes and mouth. Reapply as needed.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: citronella, peppermint, rosemary, cedarwood, thyme, and lemongrass essential oils
• Size: 2.6 fl oz (77 mL) travel size or 4 fl oz (118 mL)
• Container: aluminum or glass bottle with a trigger sprayer, depending on size
• Caution: Pregnant women and parents of young children should consult a physician before using products with essential oils.
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free
• Sold as a single bottle

Ingredients

Rosemary-infused coconut oil, aloe vera, glycerin, ethyl alcohol, vitamin E, distilled water, citronella essential oil, peppermint essential oil, rosemary essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, thyme essential oil, lemongrass essential oil

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).