Long before laboratory-made repellents laced with synthetic chemicals, our forebears turned to nature’s bounty for healing, comfort, and daily ritual. At Love Bites Only, every drop of our formula is a refined homage to centuries-old plant wisdom—wisdom that goes far beyond simply keeping bugs at bay.
Across continents and cultures, plants and herbs were treasured not only for their beauty or aroma, but for their ability to ward off pests, soothe bites, and keep the body in balance.
Ancient Civilisations and the First Natural Remedies
Egypt
Along the banks of the Nile, fragrant oils were more than beauty enhancers—they were medicine, perfume, and spiritual armour. Lavender calmed the mind, cooled the body, and refreshed the skin in the desert heat. Peppermint and other mints were brewed into teas to ease digestion after lavish feasts.
India and Ayurveda
The ancient healing system of Ayurveda has celebrated aromatic botanicals for over 3,500 years. Oils like peppermint were used to cool the body, open the senses, and relieve headaches. Eucalyptus varieties were applied to the chest and temples to clear the airways and refresh the mind.
Indigenous Australia
For countless generations, eucalyptus leaves were crushed and applied to the skin to soothe irritations and keep biting insects away. This knowledge—deeply rooted in connection to Country—remains one of nature's most elegant solutions for outdoor protection.
Europe and Medieval Herbalism
Lavender was tucked into linen to keep it fresh, burned as incense for spiritual protection, and steeped into balms to calm the nerves. Citronella grass, where available, was valued for its bright, cleansing scent—used in soaps, household washes, and of course to repel mosquitoes.
The Blend That Heals, Soothes, and Elevates
Our carefully crafted roll-on draws on this timeless knowledge: cooling herbs that invigorate, calming florals that relax, and fresh green botanicals that cleanse and uplift. Together they create a harmony of protection and pleasure, shielding the skin while treating it with care. This is where ancient apothecary wisdom meets modern skincare sensibility.
Where Heritage Meets Modern Science
What our ancestors knew intuitively, modern research continues to affirm: certain plants contain natural compounds that support skin health, refresh the senses, and help protect against insects. By blending these oils in precise proportions, we honour their heritage while maximising their potency for today’s lifestyle.
A Ritual, Not Just a Repellent
Love Bites Only is more than a functional step—it’s a moment of care. The glide of the oil across your skin, the layered aromas, the quiet knowledge that you are part of a lineage stretching back thousands of years. Every application is a connection to the land, to tradition, to the simple act of treating your skin with the respect it deserves.
Love Bites Only — redefining insect repellent, rooted in history, perfected for today.