Research-backed compound with potential health benefits.
No. Please don't. It's not for internal use, period.
Not recommended for kids under 2. For older kids, use a very diluted version and test a small patch of skin first.
Not quite, and you have to reapply it more often. But it's a solid plant-based alternative if you want to avoid DEET.
Click through to the studies bar for the evidence base.
See the dosing guide below.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
Check the cautions section if you have a pre-existing condition.
Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
Bad idea. It's potent. Always mix it with a 'carrier oil' like coconut, jojoba, or almond oil first.
Yes, it's an oil. It can leave a greasy spot on fabric.
No. It can be toxic to pets, especially cats, both on their skin and in a diffuser. Best to avoid using it around them.
Most research uses 5.0g daily. Below 2.0g, you're probably wasting money. Above 10.0g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 15.0g.
Pending comprehensive analysis.
Steam-distilled from the leaves and stems of specific species of lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianus).
Citronella Oil interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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