05/07/2026
'Tis the (tick) season...
and the season for mosquitoes....
and gnats....
and things that fly...
and bite...
Which is why I crafted the Forest & Field trio.
Everything in the line was built around oils and plants traditionally used to help deter ticks, mosquitoes, and biting insects while still being supportive to the skin itself.
🌿 Forest & Field - herbal bug spray
The lightest and freshest in the set. Built with lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lemongrass, geranium, clove, and a touch of neem layered into a grounded citrus profile with green herbal notes underneath.
Lemon eucalyptus is one of the more researched botanical oils used for tick and mosquito deterrence. Citronella and lemongrass help create that sharp aromatic barrier insects tend to avoid, while geranium is often used traditionally in tick-focused blends. Clove adds warmth and depth with naturally strong aromatic properties, and neem brings an earthy bitter-green edge long associated with outdoor plant-based protection blends.
This one was made for garden days, woods walks, trails, camping, farm work, outdoor markets, spraying boots, clothing, gear, and exposed skin without feeling like you coated yourself in synthetic chemicals.
Fresh. Green. Citrus-forward without smelling fake sweet.
🌿 Forest & Field - get defensive
The deeper version of the blend. Same overall direction, but warmer, more concentrated, and closer to the skin.
Made with a concentrated mix of lemon eucalyptus, citronella, geranium, and subtle clove in a nourishing oil base for targeted application to wrists, ankles, behind knees, necklines, and hat lines. All the places ticks seem to crawl first.
Geranium and clove come through more in this one, giving it a darker woodland apothecary feel compared to the brighter spray.
Easy to throw in a bag or pocket when you’re outside all day.
🌿 Forest & Field - after bite
The recovery side of the set.
Made with yarrow and plantain infused into a rich balm base with lavender and German chamomile to calm and soften the sharper outdoor notes.
Plantain has long been used traditionally for bites, stings, scrapes, and irritated skin, while yarrow is known for supporting skin repair and helping calm inflammation. Lavender and chamomile bring in a more soothing direction for skin that’s dry, overexposed, bug-bitten, wind-burned, or just tired from being outside.
This one is soft, soothing, and nourishing for the skin after a long day of working with the elements.
Everything is handcrafted in small batches.
Find it at https://forestflooralchemy.net/
Available individually or as the full Forest & Field set.
