Illumia's Bug Off | 2 oz. Step into the outdoors with confidence. Crafted from a meticulously curated blend of high-performance botanical extracts, illumia's Bug Off offers heavy-duty environmental protection without compromising your sensory experience. Formulated in a weightless, hydrating MCT oil base, this concentrated pulse-point treatment absorbs instantly without leaving an oily residue. The sophisticated, earthy aromatic profile of crushed clove, crisp lemongrass, and warm black pepper acts as an invisible shield, masking your natural scent profile to deter nature's most persistent pests. Enhanced with Vitamin E to preserve the integrity of the botanicals, this elegant formula allows you to enjoy the wilderness undisturbed. The Ritual (Directions for Use) For optimal defense, apply directly to all pulse points—including wrists, behind the ears, the crook of the neck, inside the elbows, behind the knees, and ankles—every 1 to 2 hours while outdoors. Safety Note Highly concentrated botanical formula. Please perform a patch test on a small area of skin prior to full application to ensure compatibility. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (MCT Oil), Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus) Oil, Nepeta cataria (Catnip) Oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil, Juniperus virginiana (Virginia Cedarwood) Oil, Mentha piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) Oil, Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E). The Science of the Shield: Active Components Virginia Cedarwood (Cedrol): Highly effective against nymph ticks, fleas, and ants. Cedrol is toxic to many juvenile arthropods. Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD and Citronellal): Mature ticks, mosquitoes, and midges. PMD is the only plant-based ingredient recommended by the CDC for insect defense. Catnip (Nepetalactone): Mosquitoes, flies, and no-see-ums. Research indicates nepetalactone is more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Clove (Eugenol): Ticks, mosquitoes, and biting flies. Eugenol disrupts insect cellular membranes and acts as a potent knockdown agent. Lemongrass (Citral and Geraniol): Gnats, mosquitoes, and fruit flies. These aldehydes provide a sharp scent that masks the lactic acid and carbon dioxide humans emit. Peppermint (Menthol): Spiders, mosquitoes, and gnats. Menthol provides a cooling sensation on the skin but acts as a harsh irritant to insect olfactory and nervous systems. Black Pepper (Piperine and Caryophyllene): Broad-spectrum olfactory disruptor. Overwhelms insect antennae, making it incredibly difficult for pests to track human scent.
