The Ingredients and Why They Work

Seven Oils. Two Layers. One Intelligent Formula.

• Neem Oil - Acaricidal Action and Hormonal Disruption

  Neem contains azadirachtin, which interferes with tick and insect ecdysone receptor systems - disrupting moulting, feeding, and reproduction. At skin contact concentrations it is directly acaricidal, and its volatile compounds act as a powerful olfactory deterrent. In an oil base rather than a shampoo, neem's active compounds have extended contact time with the skin and coat, making them significantly more effective at disrupting tick feeding behaviour. Neem is also antifungal, conditioning, and anti-inflammatory for the skin.
• Lemongrass Oil - Olfactory Repellence via Geraniol and Citral

  Lemongrass contains geraniol and citral - among the most extensively studied natural arthropod repellents. These compounds interact with tick olfactory receptors, masking the carbon dioxide and lactic acid signals ticks use to locate hosts. In an oil base that stays on the coat between baths, the repellent effect persists for significantly longer than a rinse-off application, providing a more consistent deterrent window during walks and outdoor activity.
• Cedarwood Oil - Cuticle Disruption and Nervous System Deterrence

  Cedarwood's cedrol and cedrene compounds dissolve the waxy epicuticle layer of tick exoskeletons, causing desiccation and directly harming ticks already in the coat. Cedarwood also disrupts tick nervous system function on close contact, and its scent is one of the most consistently documented natural tick deterrents in peer-reviewed literature. As a leave-on oil, cedarwood maintains its contact-level efficacy across the coat throughout the day.
• Frankincense Oil - Anti-Inflammatory, Antifungal and Healing

  Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) contains boswellic acids that inhibit 5-LOX, the enzyme responsible for leukotriene synthesis and the inflammatory response at tick bite sites. This reduces the swelling, redness, and localised immune activation that bites cause. Frankincense also has documented antifungal activity against Candida and Malassezia species - the yeasts that thrive in warm, moist skin folds around tick attachment sites.
• Cold-Pressed Coconut, Sweet Almond and Jojoba - The Carrier Trio

  These three base oils are active skin health ingredients in their own right. Coconut oil's lauric acid provides antimicrobial protection at the skin surface. Sweet almond oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids that restore the lipid barrier and soothe irritated skin. Jojoba's sebum-like molecular structure reinforces the skin's natural barrier lipids and improves the penetration depth of the essential oil actives - amplifying the effectiveness of every other ingredient in the formula.