Nabuke: Insect Repellent
An herbal oil spray that helps keep mosquitoes and other bugs away. Handmade in Puerto Rico with locally grown lemongrass and neem.
Who it's for
- Hikes, beach days, camping and evenings on the balcony
- Anyone spending time outdoors in mosquito season
- People who want a short herbal ingredient list they can read in seconds
Good to know
For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Always perform a patch test before first use, and stop use if irritation occurs. Store somewhere cool and dark. This product is not evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
If you are pregnant or nursing, please check with your healthcare provider before use, as this blend includes lemongrass and neem.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Enjoy the outdoors, bite-free
- Repels lemongrass and neem help keep mosquitoes, ants and other bugs away
- Gentle zero essential oils, so it is kind enough for everyday use
- Easy a spray bottle that fits in a backpack or beach bag
- Nourishes a moringa oil base leaves skin soft, not sticky
- Handmade in small batches in Puerto Rico
- Simple four ingredients, every one listed on the label
HOW TO USE
Three easy steps
- Shake it The herbs settle to the bottom, so give the bottle a good shake before each use.
- Spray and smooth Spray generously over arms, legs, neck and any skin that is out, then smooth it in with your hands. For your face, spray into your palms first.
- Refresh often Reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors, and again after swimming or a good sweat.
FOUR INGREDIENTS. NOTHING TO HIDE.
A minimal formula, on purpose
Three plants in a moringa oil base, and that is the whole list.
Moringa
Moringa oleifera
Cold-pressed seed oil that carries the herbs and leaves skin soft.
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Grown locally in Puerto Rico. A cousin of citronella, with the same fresh, citrusy scent.
Neem
Azadirachta indica
Wildcrafted leaf from a tree people across the tropics have long used to keep bugs at bay.
Witch hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Known here as agua maravilla, a familiar staple in Puerto Rican medicine cabinets.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
Organic Moringa oleifera (Moringa seed oil), Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass, locally grown), Azadirachta indica (Neem, wildcrafted), Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel).
OUR STORY
How Petra Aroma came to be
The story behind our oils, in her own words.
MEET DR. DANIELLA
Meet Dr. Daniella
Doctor of Pharmacy · Caribbean Herbalist · Founder of Petra Aroma
I'm a Doctor of Pharmacy and an herbalist. I moved to Puerto Rico in 2022 to connect with my roots, and started relearning the plants my Abuela Petra used for healing. They are still growing all around us. Petra Aroma is named after her, and every bottle is handmade here on the island.
