Wholesale Midge Off Oil

Midge Off Barrier Oil — Ingredient Breakdown & Functional Notes Bugs Off | Australia’s Best Natural Repellent Packaged in a 100 mL Australian-made RPET (recycled plastic) bottle Below are the ingredients reordered and presented with: ✔ Common name ✔ Botanical name ✔ Regional / Australian sourcing highlights ✔ Functional role (brief) 🌿 INGREDIENTS & HOW THEY WORK 1. Cold Pressed Australian Sunflower Oil Botanical name: Helianthus annuus Region: Australian-grown Role: Base oil, skin barrier support How it works in a natural repellent: * Creates a breathable protective layer on the skin, helping essential oils adhere longer (crucial for midge protection). * Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, helping soothe inflammation caused by sandfly bites. 2. Raw Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil Botanical name: Cocos nucifera Region: Sustainably sourced Role: Barrier oil, skin-conditioning How it works: * Forms a rich, moisture-locking shield that slows the evaporation of volatile essential oils, increasing longevity. * Natural lauric acid content offers mild antimicrobial action, supporting skin integrity after bites. 3. Pure Ethanol (Sugarcane-Derived) Botanical name: — Region: Derived from Australian sugarcane Role: Carrier, solubiliser, assists spreadability How it works: * Helps disperse essential oils evenly across the skin, ensuring maximum surface coverage. * Evaporates quickly, lifting aromatic molecules for an immediate repellent “flash-off” effect. 4. Australian Eucalyptus Citriodora Essential Oil Botanical name: Corymbia citriodora Region: Australian-grown Role: Primary repellent component How it works (with study reference): * Contains PMD (p-menthane-3,8-diol), one of the most researched natural mosquito & midge repellents. * Numerous studies (including ones summarised by the CDC & WHO) show high repellent activity comparable to low-dose DEET when properly formulated. * Strong lemon-fresh aroma specifically masks CO₂ and lactic acid signatures midges use to detect humans. 5. FNQ Organic Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil Botanical name: Backhousia citriodora Region: Far North Queensland Role: Antimicrobial, aromatic masking How it works: * One of the highest natural sources of citral — highly effective for scent-based deterrence of biting insects. * Supports skin recovery due to its antimicrobial profile, ideal for tropical FNQ environments. 6. Lemongrass Essential Oil Botanical name: