Bug Shield Essential Oil — 1 fl oz — LifeSource Essential Oils*
A thoughtfully blended essential oil mix—citronella, lemon eucalyptus (PMD), lemongrass, cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, and geranium—designed for refreshing outdoor support and personal diffusion.* Manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
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. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
- Repellency efficacy — Citronella demonstrated bite protection in human/lab studies; duration is shorter than DEET but improves with fixatives (NIH/PubMed — Kongkaew, 2011)
- Extended protection time — Citronella + vanillin (5%) significantly prolonged on-skin protection in topical preparations (NIH/PubMed — Songkro, 2012)
- Topical repellency — Lemongrass formulation deterred mosquito bites in on-skin tests (NIH/PubMed — Oyedele, 2002)
- Lemon eucalyptus (PMD) supported by trials/reviews as an effective plant-based repellent (NLM/PMC — Maia & Moore, 2011)
- Tick/mosquito data — Lemon eucalyptus showed high repellency in human field/lab work; lavender and geranium reached high repellency at higher concentrations in tick tests (NIH/PubMed — Jaenson, 2006)
- Arthropod activity — Cedarwood oil (cedrol/derivatives) showed repellency/toxicity across arthropods incl. ticks (NIH/PubMed — Eller, 2014)
- Repellent effects — Peppermint oil demonstrated larvicidal and repellency actions against Aedes spp. (NIH/PubMed — Kumar, 2013)
- EOs as alternatives — Comprehensive review supports multiple essential oils for bite protection (NLM/PMC — Lee, 2018)
Additional Potential Benefits*
Preliminary or formulation-focused evidence; duration and real-world performance may vary. More research may be needed.*
Institutional Monitoring: We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Plant-based essential oils studied for mosquito & tick repellency*
- Citronella deters bites; duration can improve with proper formulation*
- Lemon eucalyptus (PMD) shows strong support in clinical/field research*
- Lemongrass, cedarwood, peppermint add complementary support*
- Lavender, rosemary & geranium provide additional review-level support*
- 3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency*
Suggested Use
See product label for full instructions, or as directed by your healthcare professional. For diffusion or properly diluted topical use. For external use only; avoid eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs.*
Product Specifications
- Size — 1 fl oz (30 mL)
- Form — Pure essential-oil blend (aromatherapy grade)
- Free From — Synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates*
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Key Ingredients
- Citronella, Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD), Lemongrass — Core plant actives with documented repellency in reviews and trials*
- Cedarwood, Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium — Complementary essential oils with supportive repellency data*
Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and
3rd-party lab tested for purity & potency.*
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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 Shield Essential Oil — 1 fl oz. Plant-based outdoor blend with citronella, lemon eucalyptus (PMD), lemongrass, cedarwood, lavender, rosemary & geranium. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
