Neem oil
Neem oil is an excellent moisturising oil and skin tonic. It contains vitamin E, other essential amino acids and some percentages of fatty acids.
Neem oil is bio-degradable and has been proven to be non toxic to mammals, birds, bees or earthworms. It does not harm adult beneficial insects.The benefits of adding Neem oil to equine products is fantastic news, as this amazing essential oil repels biting flies, mosquitoes, ticks, sand flies and reduces infestations! Neem products are unique in that for most insects they are not outright killers.One outstanding Neem component, Azadirachtin, disrupts the metamorphosis or insect larvae. By inhibiting molting, it keeps larvae from developing into pupae and the insect dies without producing a new generation. Azadirachtin is repugnant to insects and they will rather starve to death than touch food sources which carry a trace of it. It can deter biting insects more effectively than the synthetic chemical “DEET” which can be found in hundreds of consumer insect repellents.
Products that include Neem are:
‘2 in 1 Ultimate Fly Repellent & Skin Tonic’ & ‘4in1 K9 Care’
Lemon Eucalyptus
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is a plant-based substance and is derived from twigs and leaves. It is synthesized for commercial production and has a pleasant fragrance. Sprays containing Lemon Eucalyptus are far less likely to irritate the skin than ‘DEET’ and other types of repellents commonly sold on the market.Testing has shown it to be the most effective herbal mosquito repellent, outlasting Citronella. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus provides protection from mosquitoes, biting flies and gnats and even deer ticks.
Product that includes Lemon Eucalyptus is:
‘2 in 1 Ultimate Fly Repellent & Skin Tonic’
Lavender
Capable of many important jobs and a delight to use. Lavender comes from the Roman word “Lavare” meaning to wash. Romans and Greeks would burn lavender twigs to purify a room, thought to ward off a plague. Lavender oil is a natural de-toxifier, which promotes healing.
Products that include Lavender are:
‘2 in 1 Equine Intimate Body Wash’ & ‘Shower ‘n’ Shine’
Tea Tree
Discovered centuries ago by the Aborigines of Australia. And is an invaluable essential oil used in many products for humans and mammals. Unfortunately due to the UK Vets Directorate we are not allowed to list it’s beneficial uses. If you want to know more about Tea Tree you can easily find lots of information via the internet.
Products that contain Tea Tree are:
‘5 in 1 Fresh H-Air, ‘2in1 Equine Intimate Body Wash’ + ‘Shower ‘n’ Shine’
Eucalyptus
One of the tallest trees in the world. Originated in Australia and later grew in Tasmania, China, Brazil, America and the Mediterranean. Aborigines may have been the first to use it medicinally. Eucalyptus is a versatile oil, protecting the body in winter yet cools it in the summer.
Product that contains Eucalyptus is:
‘5 in1 Fresh H-Air’
Lemongrass