Bug Bite Support EO Lotion

General Aroma
This essential oil blend presents a fresh, herbaceous, and slightly camphoraceous scent with a touch of soft floral depth and gentle earthiness. The initial aroma opens with a cool, invigorating sharpness, followed by warm, green undertones that are both clean and comforting. There's a quiet complexity here—something both medicinal and soothing, crisp yet grounding.

Feel of the Aroma
The aroma feels cooling, clearing, and harmonizing. It enters the senses like a breath of fresh mountain air—awakening yet non-aggressive—followed by a slow, steady calming effect that wraps you in quiet reassurance. It stimulates the mind while easing physical tension, striking a beautiful balance between refreshment and relief.

Effect of the Aroma
The blend exerts a dual action: it revitalizes and calms simultaneously. On the one hand, it stimulates clarity and awakens the senses—ideal for clearing mental fog or fatigue. On the other, it creates a tranquil aromatic atmosphere that softens stress and invites emotional equilibrium. This makes it particularly effective for transitional states: recovering from physical irritation, releasing agitation, or winding down after outdoor activity or sensory overload.

Combined Physical and Emotional Effect
Physically, this blend supports the skin’s comfort and the body’s natural response to irritation, particularly following minor bites or surface-level inflammation. Its cooling, soothing, and mildly antimicrobial properties help reduce discomfort while promoting a sense of relief and restoration.

Emotionally, it offers grounding and composure. The more active, camphoraceous notes fade into softness, helping to ease tension or restlessness brought on by physical discomfort. It provides a moment of stillness—a sense that the body is cared for, and the mind can let go.

Together, this blend acts as a calming reset—helping the body recover, the mind settle, and the mood return to balance. It's ideal for moments when you're physically irritated and emotionally overstimulated, offering both instant aromatic clarity and lingering comfort.

1. Soothing Itchiness and Irritation

This blend calms the itch-response triggered by bug bites. Several oils (especially Cape Chamomile, lavender, and kunzea) are known for their ability to reduce histamine-like skin responses, easing the urge to scratch and preventing further irritation.

2. Reducing Inflammation and Swelling

Thyme, frankincense, and basil provide anti-inflammatory support, helping to reduce swelling, redness, and tenderness at the site of a bite. This is particularly helpful in calming reactive skin and preventing discomfort from escalating.

3. Cooling and Calming the Skin

Eucalyptus peppermint offers a cooling, numbing effect, which helps to provide fast relief from hot, itchy, or irritated skin. This can be especially effective immediately after a bite to minimize discomfort.

4. Supporting Skin Recovery

Frankincense and lavender are well-regarded for their skin-regenerative properties. They assist the skin’s natural healing process, potentially speeding up recovery and reducing the chance of scarring or lasting marks from more aggressive bites.

5. Gentle Antimicrobial Defense

Thyme and kunzea have antimicrobial properties, which may help prevent minor infections if the skin is broken or scratched open. This makes the blend a smart choice not just for comfort, but for preventive care as well.

6. Emotional Relief from Discomfort

Bug bites can cause not only physical irritation but emotional restlessness, especially in children or during sleep. The soft, grounding qualities of Cape Chamomile, lavender, and frankincense help ease the emotional agitation that often accompanies physical discomfort.

Overall Benefit

This blend provides a natural, multi-layered response to insect bites—calming the skin, easing inflammation, preventing minor infections, and soothing the emotional agitation that often follows. It’s ideal for post-bite care, summer first-aid kits, and outdoor routines, offering a clean, plant-based alternative to synthetic anti-itch solutions.

On average, use this blend within 18–24 months of opening for maximum therapeutic benefit, especially if applied to the skin.

Best Practices to Extend Shelf Life:

• Store in amber or cobalt blue glass bottles to protect from UV light

• Keep tightly sealed when not in use

• Store in a cool, dark place (ideally below 70°F / 21°C)

• For long-term storage, keep in the refrigerator

• Add a natural antioxidant like vitamin E (tocopherol) if you plan to keep the blend longer than 18–24 months

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1oz Therasprays

• For Topical Use Only. For External Use only.
• Use caution with animals, especially cats.
• Keep away from eyes & mucous memberanes.*
• Keep away from children.

*Mucous membranes line many tracts and structures of the body, including the mouth, nose, eyelids, trachea (windpipe) and lungs, stomach and intestines, and the ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder.

 

• Not recommended for use on or around young children (under 5 years old) due to the high content of eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) and menthol-like compounds, which may cause breathing difficulties in infants and toddlers.

• Pregnancy & Nursing:
  Use caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Basil and thyme (especially high-thymol chemotypes) may pose risks in concentrated doses. Consultation with a qualified practitioner is advised before use in these life stages.

• Medical Conditions & Medications:
  Individuals with epilepsy, asthma, high blood pressure, or those taking medications affecting the liver or nervous system should consult a healthcare provider before use, particularly due to the presence of thyme and basil, which can be stimulating or interact with certain medications.

• Mucous Membrane Irritation:
  Avoid applying near the eyes, nose, or mucous membranes. Oils like eucalyptus peppermint and thyme can cause burning or irritation in these sensitive areas.