Lemongrass Oil
Primary repellent
Lemongrass is a well-studied plant oil in the citronella family. Its bright, herbal scent is what gives Bugvaya its signature golden-hour feel — and it’s what bugs want to stay away from.
How It Works
Effective protection, naturally derived.
Bugvaya is built on a simple idea: bugs don’t like the same plant oils you’ll actually enjoy wearing. Here’s what goes into every bottle, and why it works.
The actives, and why they’re there
Cedarwood Oil
Grounding & repellent
Cedarwood adds depth to the scent profile and has been used for generations as a natural insect deterrent. It keeps the formula grounded and warm.
Peppermint Oil
Fresh lift & deterrent
A bright, cooling top note. Peppermint is a common natural ingredient in insect-repelling blends and gives Bugvaya a clean, awake finish.
Functional Stabilizers
Keeps it blended and safe
Essential oils don’t want to stay mixed with water on their own. We use carefully chosen, clean stabilizers to keep the formula safe, consistent, and skin-friendly — nothing harsh, no hidden surprises.
Tested, not just trusted
Put through the paces, so you don’t have to worry.
Every Bugvaya Sensitive Skin Formula has been through Repeat Insult Patch Testing (RIPT) — a clinical protocol used to evaluate a product’s potential to irritate or sensitize skin over repeated applications.
That’s on top of the usual work: stability, shelf-life, and real-world wear-tests in the kind of environments Bugvaya was made for — back porches, golden-hour beach walks, and warm summer evenings.
- 100%Naturally derived actives
- 0%DEET, parabens, or phthalates
- RIPTTested Sensitive Skin Formulas
- 50mlGlass, not plastic
How to use Bugvaya
1
Shake well
Essential oil formulas want a quick shake before each use so the actives distribute evenly.
2
Mist generously
Spray 6–8 inches from exposed skin. Avoid eyes and lips. Reapply every couple of hours, or after swimming or sweating.
3
Enjoy the evening
That’s it. No chemical cloud, no sticky residue — just a scent you’ll actually enjoy wearing.