Journal

Journal

Notes on skin, botanicals and the places our ingredients come from — written by the people who make the formula.

Sunscreen and Bug Spray: Which Goes On First? (2026) 8 min read

Sunscreen and Bug Spray: Which Goes On First? (2026)

Sunscreen goes on first, insect repellent second. Why the order matters, how long to wait between layers, and how to time reapplication on a hot day. Citronella Insect Repellent: What It Does and Where It Stops (2026) 7 min read

Citronella Insect Repellent: What It Does and Where It Stops (2026)

Citronella insect repellent genuinely works, and it works for a lot less time than most people assume. Depending on the concentration and formulation, published testin...