Citronella Essential Oil is a therapeutic-grade oil steam-distilled from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon nardus or Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella grass), presenting as a light yellow liquid. Best known globally as the premier natural insect repellent, Citronella Oil contains geraniol and citronellal as its primary active compounds — which are scientifically proven to repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects by masking the carbon dioxide and lactic acid signals that attract biting insects to human hosts.
Applications:
- Natural Insect Repellents (mosquito repellent sprays, lotions, candles, diffuser blends)
- Personal Care (insect-repellent body sprays, outdoor protection products)
- Aromatherapy (uplifting, deodorising, and insect-deterring diffuser blends)
- Home & Garden (insect repellent candles, room sprays, outdoor area diffusers)
Key Features & Benefits:
- Light yellow – clean therapeutic-grade citronella oil
- No animal substance – suitable for vegan and Halal-compliant formulations
- Proven natural mosquito and insect repellent – geraniol and citronellal active
- Fresh, lemony-green aroma with deodorising properties
- High demand seasonal and year-round in tropical Malaysian climate
