Bugger Off topical

Meraki grown, house formula, whole plant infusions for repelling insects and relieving reactions to bug bites, without causing harm to the environment, us, our pets, water ways, pollinators or soil. 

Plantain      relieves itch from insects

Yarrow         repels insects

Oats             soothes irritation

Calendula    heals wounds

Lemon Balm   relieves itch

Hyssop            fragrant, sacred herb for sacred spaces

Farm grown Eucalyptus        fragrant, repels insects

Organic, therapeutic grade essential oils of  Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemongrass all repel insects 

All infused in plant oils, combined with beeswax 

No endocrine disrupting fragrance oils, synthetic chemicals, DEET, or harmful substances that are disruptive and dangerous for the health of water, soil, pollinators, pets, children, elders, LIFE

Apply to any skin, anywhere, on any body before, during and after time outside 

to repel insects 

to relieve itch from bug bites

to heal and protect skin 

Apply to any insect bites 

If bites are open, bleeding, draining please wash the area thoroughly after washing hands, and apply balm. 

If you are bitten by a tick, call your primary care provider, monitor the area for redness, swelling, increase in bite radius, inflammation, fever and any other smyptoms. 

The best protection against ticks that doesn't include harmful chemicals that cause harm through their protective action is 

mechanical and detection. 

• wear long sleeves and pants when walking through the woods and areas frequented by Deer. 
• wear white socks and light colored clothing; this will help keep you cool and sight the ticks more readily. 
• pull your hair up and back off your neck, wear a hat. 
• apply Bugger Off and other trusted, safe, effective repellants that don't contain poisons. 
• Check your body and clothes for ticks. 
• If a tick is on you and not bitten, remove with tweezers and light that bitch up 
• if a tick has bitten, apply peppermint essential oil at the head and it will most likely let go, remove with tweezers and light that bitch up. or put in a jar. 
• if a tick has bitten and you can't manually remove, call your local care provider. 

I hear from quite a few folks that are scared to go outside, even in their lawn for fear of ticks and the pathogens they carry. I know lymes and other tick borne diseases really suck, but abstaining from time outside in the grass or the forest causes more harm than it does protect you. With preventative and responsive measures, you can avoid exposure, get fast and effective treatment, and still participate in Outside. Please recognize this fear, take appropriate action that does not keep you from The Trees, Plants, Rivers and our more-than-human kin. 

The option for application is really a personal preference, for your needs of use, sensory enjoyment, lifestyle, adapted for inclusivity.  

BALM   2 oz balm recommended for families, avid outdoor enthusiasts, and folks who know they can and will use this for months.  This amount will last you through well through the summer even with daily application for the whole family.

0.5 oz  wee buddy, recommended for on the go, in the purse or pocket. 

All Meraki is built for daily use, in conjunction with other stuff, for the long haul. Always bang for your bucks!

Apply directly to skin and go, and/ or massage in. 

Compostable container, push up from bottom application, potentially hands free, great for all hands of all ages and motor skills. 

OIL   same formula, no beeswax. 2 oz glass dropper bottle, apply to hands or skin directly and massage in.  I am currently re-stocking. Shoot me a note if you want some. 

No spray this year, the balm/oil is simply the bomb. 

 

Looking for Jewelweed Spray specifically for poison ivy? Coming this July when the Plant is ready for harvest! Check in with Simple Soaps or Sage Essence Apothecary, Cheryl or Mary, respectively, may have something for you!