Description

A plant-powered outdoor spray crafted for clean, botanical protection against mosquitoes, biting flies, midges, and tick-prone trails. Blending solar-charged yarrow and neem infused into jojoba oil with witch hazel and a robust blend of aromatic essential oils traditionally essential oils traditionally valued for their aromas that insects find unpleasant. This lightweight mist offers gentle, all-natural support for time spent outside. No synthetic fragrances, harsh chemicals, or artificial-anything.

Designed for hikes, campouts, gardening, travel, and everyday summer wanderings, Desert Defender fits easily in your pack, pocket, or glove box. Each bottle is handcrafted in our off-grid, solar-powered apothecary in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado using ethically sourced and sustainably wildcrafted ingredients.

Formulated for plant-based insect defense

• Solar-Infused Yarrow & Neem: Traditionally used in herbal practice for their protective, skin-coating qualities.
• Witch Hazel & Jojoba Oil: Lightweight bases that tone and hydrate the skin without clogging.
• Essential Oils: Lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, cedarwood, rosemary, geranium, and clove — selected for their robust, aromatic qualities traditionally used to make your outdoor space less inviting to bugs.

Directions for Use

Shake well before each use. Mist onto exposed skin and clothing as needed. Reapply every 1–2 hours or after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and open wounds. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Full Ingredients

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Yarrow* (Achillea millefolium), Neem** (Azadirachta indica), Juniper Berry* (Juniperus spp.), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), Vegetable Glycerin, Non-GMO Grain-Neutral Alcohol, Distilled Water, Essential Oils of Lemon Eucalyptus** (Corymbia citriodora), Lavender** (Lavandula angustifolia), Peppermint** (Mentha × piperita), Cedarwood** (Cedrus spp.), Rosemary** (Rosmarinus officinalis), Geranium** (Pelargonium graveolens), Clove** (Syzygium aromaticum).

[*-sustainably wildcrafted][**-certified organic ingredient]

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About Ecozoica Apothecary

Ecozoica Apothecary is rooted in the high-altitude piñon-juniper forests of Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains. We honor the land through ethical wildcrafting, low-impact processing, and plant-based healing traditions. Our herbal remedies are handcrafted in small batches using reusable, plastic-free packaging and solar power.

We are committed to offering bioregional herbal medicine that supports individual, ecological, and cultural resilience. Woman-owned and operated, Ecozoica reconnects people with the plants of their place. Our founders are trained herbalists and students of The Human Path in Taos, New Mexico.

FDA Disclaimer: This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Keep out of reach of children.