Bug Free Blend Roll-On — 10 mL — LifeSource Essential Oils*
Our Bug Free Blend Roll-On combines citronella, lemon eucalyptus (PMD), lemongrass, cedarwood, and peppermint in a pre-diluted coconut oil base for convenient outdoor support, promote refreshing personal application, help maintain a pleasant environment during outdoor activities, support natural repellency mechanisms via plant actives, promote bite deterrence when applied topically, provide complementary essential oil freshness, help maintain skin comfort with proper use, promote aromatic outdoor enjoyment, support traditional botanical outdoor applications, help maintain a clean atmosphere, and promote overall essential oil wellness* — while respecting pure plant-based formulation. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party lab tested for purity and potency by LifeSource Vitamins.
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports repellency efficacy against mosquito bites* — Citronella demonstrated bite protection in human and laboratory studies; duration varies but improves with formulation enhancements.*
NIH/PubMed — Kongkaew et al., 2011
✓ Promotes extended protection time with citronella formulations* — Citronella combined with vanillin significantly prolonged on-skin protection in topical preparations in controlled studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Songkro et al., 2012
✓ Helps deter mosquito bites with lemongrass formulations* — Lemongrass-based preparations showed repellency in on-skin human tests.*
NIH/PubMed — Oyedele et al., 2002
✓ Supports effective plant-based repellency with lemon eucalyptus (PMD)* — Lemon eucalyptus oil (containing PMD) demonstrated strong repellency in human field and laboratory trials and reviews.*
NIH/PMC — Maia & Moore, 2011
✓ Promotes reduced feeding by Aedes mosquitoes with PMD* — PMD decreased blood-feeding in controlled studies on Aedes aegypti.*
NIH/PMC — Lee et al., 2018
✓ Supports repellency and toxicity against arthropods with cedarwood oil* — Cedarwood oil (cedrol and derivatives) demonstrated activity across ticks and other arthropods in laboratory studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Eller et al., 2014
✓ Helps deter Aedes species with peppermint oil* — Peppermint oil showed larvicidal and repellency actions in controlled studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Kumar et al., 2013
✓ Supports broad repellency with essential oil alternatives* — Comprehensive reviews confirm multiple essential oils provide bite protection in human-relevant studies.*
NIH/PMC — Lee et al., 2018
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ May extend wear-time with citronella encapsulation* — Nanocarriers slowed volatilization and prolonged release in formulation studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Higuchi et al., 2023
✓ Supports synergy in lemongrass + other EO blends* — Combinations showed spatial repellency in field tests.*
NIH/PubMed — Rodriguez et al., 2019
✓ Promotes high repellency in chamber tests with natural EO blends* — Achieved ≥70% repellency depending on dose in controlled conditions.*
NIH/PubMed — Hieu et al., 2022
✓ Contributes to longer-lasting activity with citronellal derivatives* — Derivatives extended repellency in lab assays.*
NIH/PMC — Iovinella et al., 2022
✓ Supports botanical repellents vs vectors overview* — Systematic reviews confirm efficacy of several plant-based options.*
NIH/PMC — Asadollahi et al., 2019
✓ May optimize citronella creams for reduced irritancy and improved residence* — Formulation studies improved comfort and duration.*
NIH/PMC — Yadav et al., 2014
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Supports repellency with citronella and blends* — University-affiliated studies on citronella duration and combination efficacy.*
NIH-indexed — Kongkaew/Songkro Studies
✓ Promotes essential oil alternatives evidence* — Academic syntheses confirm multiple plant-based options for bite protection.*
NIH/PMC — Maia & Moore / Lee Reviews
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Confirms strong repellency with lemon eucalyptus (PMD)* — Reviews and trials support PMD as an effective plant-based repellent.*
NIH/PMC — Maia & Moore, 2011
✓ Supports broad essential oil repellency data* — Comprehensive reviews synthesize activity against mosquitoes, ticks, and arthropods.*
NIH/PMC — Lee et al., 2018
✓ Aligns with formulation enhancements for duration* — Studies on encapsulation and derivatives extend activity of key oils like citronella.*
NIH/PMC — Higuchi et al., 2023
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
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Citronella Essential Oil* — Classic plant-based repellent studied for short-term protection.*
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Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD)* — Supported in clinical/field settings for bite protection.*
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Lemongrass, Cedarwood, Peppermint* — Complementary essential oils with documented repellency/larvicidal activity.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Plant-based essential oils studied for mosquito & biting-insect repellency*
- Citronella efficacy supported in human and lab studies; duration improves with fixatives*
- Lemon eucalyptus (PMD) supported by clinical and field research*
- Lemongrass, cedarwood & peppermint provide complementary support*
- Roll-on format for targeted, mess-free application*
- Clean, refreshing outdoor aroma*
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3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency*
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. For external use only. Avoid eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs.*
Product Specifications
- Size — 10 mL
- Form — Pre-diluted essential-oil roll-on in coconut oil
- Free From — Synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bug Free Blend Roll-On — 10 mL. Plant-based outdoor blend with citronella, lemon eucalyptus (PMD), lemongrass, cedarwood & peppermint. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
