Kate McLeod
Bug Balm - Natural Insect Repellent & Body Lotion Bar
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About the Product
Item 2765071
What it is: A two-in-one natural insect repellent and solid body lotion bar that keeps bugs away while intensely nourishing skin for full-body protection and hydration.
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Oil
Fragrance Description: A bug-blocking blend of citronella, cedarwood, geranium, and lemongrass repels bugs naturally while leaving a bright, clean citrus scent.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cocoa Butter: Is packed with fatty acids to intensely nourish dry skin and lock in moisture.
- Citronella: An essential oil with a citrus scent that mosquitoes hate and humans love.
- Cedarwood: A plant-based insect repellent with a lovely woody and earthy aroma.
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bug Balm is a wax- and DEET-free insect repellent that doubles as an intensely moisturizing skin treatment. Unlike sticky sprays or heavy balms, this solid lotion bar melts effortlessly into skin, delivering breathable hydration while keeping bugs at bay. It’s perfect for luxurious, full-body application. Packaging may vary while Kate McLeod transitions Dusk Stone to its new name, Bug Balm.
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-Citronella: An essential oil with a citrus scent that mosquitoes hate—and humans love.
-Cedarwood: A plant-based insect repellent with a refreshing woody, earthy aroma.
-Cocoa Butter: Naturally rich in antioxidants and fatty acids to soothe, heal, and hydrate.
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil (0.2%), Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil (0.12%), Rosmarinus Ocinalis (Rosemary) Oil (0.12%), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (0.04%), Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil (0.03%), Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil (0.03%), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil.
Suggested Usage:
-Start with warm, dry skin—ideally after a shower or bath.
-Prep the Body Stone for use by warming it between your palms so it begins to soften with your body heat.
-Glide the Body Stone onto your skin, all you need is a few strokes.
-Gently massage oils into your skin.
-Luxuriate in moisturizing results you can see and feel.
-Melt Warning: This product is made to melt on contact, so it may soften in high heat. Track your shipment and bring it inside promptly. Avoid leaving it in hot places—like a car—for long periods of time.
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Kate McLeod creates nourishing, good-for-you products that help customers find magic moments of self-care in their everyday lives.
A former pastry chef, Kate understands the beauty of simple, homemade recipes made from whole, good-for-you ingredients. In her kitchen, synthetics are forbidden and quality reigns without compromise. Our innovative Body Stone solid moisturizers are waterless concentrates designed to intensely nourish the skin—a little goes a long way. By removing water from our formulas, we are able to create sustainable, plastic-free packaging and avoid some of the biggest culprits of waste in the beauty industry.
Our Hudson Valley workshop produces Kate’s recipes with integrity, care, and love. We keep our people and our process close to home, employing local chefs, bakers, and makers to create products that are handmade just for you.