Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: Where to Buy & What to Know

Lemon eucalyptus oil isn't a combination of citrus juice and eucalyptus, it's an oil from the Australian Eucalyptus citriodora, or Corymbia citriodora, tree. Though lemon eucalyptus does have a sweet fragrance, it's main value is that it can double as a mosquito repellent. And, impressively, it's the only herbal remedy proven to protect against mosquitoes and deer ticks. Lemon eucalyptus is readily available in stores and online.

Outdoor Stores

• You can buy lemon eucalyptus oil at certain outdoor stores. REI, for instance, sells Repel, made with lemon eucalyptus oil, in some of their stores and online at their website.

Health Food Stores

• Many health food stores have sections for natural products and essential oils. Call your local health food store to see if they have any lemon eucalyptus oil available.

Beauty Shops

• Beauty and body stores have begun to carry more and more organic and natural products. Out of the handful of beauty shops at your local mall, a store like The Body Shop will probably have lemon eucalyptus oil in stock.

Online

• The easiest way to purchase lemon eucalyptus oil if you aren't in a time crunch is through one of the many suppliers online. You can even use a generic site like Amazon.com to search through dozens of different brands.

Considerations

• Consider whether you want the oil as a fragrance or as a bug repellent. A vial of essential oil from a beauty shop might not have the same chemical levels as a bottle of oil marketed as mosquito repellent.