Why We Love Lemongrass
There are some ingredients we come back to again and again. Not because they are trendy, but because they have earned their place. Lemongrass is one of them.
With its fresh citrus scent and naturally cleansing character, lemongrass has been used for generations in cooking, traditional practices, and personal care. We’ve long appreciated it for the way it brings freshness and purpose to our products.
Lemongrass is a tall, aromatic grass native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long been valued for its lemony scent and is especially familiar in Southeast Asian cooking. In skincare, lemongrass is appreciated for its naturally refreshing and cleansing qualities. It has a bright, crisp character that makes it a natural fit for soaps, skincare, and other everyday products.
We believe that ingredients should have a reason for being there. Everything should have a purpose. Lemongrass is valued for its cleansing and refreshing properties. It can help leave skin feeling clean and refreshed, making it especially well suited to products designed to wash away the dirt, sweat, and buildup that come with everyday life.
Its naturally fresh character also makes it a wonderful ingredient for products meant to feel invigorating and uplifting.
Lemongrass has been part of our story for years. You'll find it in some of our most familiar products, including our Lemongrass Essential Soap and No-Bite-Me™, where it plays a very different role in each formula.
Our Lemongrass and Charcole Essential Soap brings together olive oil and lemongrass for a simple, refreshing everyday bar. No-Bite-Me™ combines lemongrass with spearmint and rosemary to create a formula made for time spent outdoors.
For us, lemongrass is more than a fresh scent. It’s an ingredient we’ve continued to use because we appreciate what it brings to skincare. Lemongrass has earned its place with us. Fresh, familiar, and useful, it’s one of those ingredients that reminds us why we continue to believe in keeping things simple: start with good ingredients, understand what they can do, and make something people can use every day.
Products Made With Lemongrass
Lemongrass & Charcoal Essential Soap
A refreshing olive oil soap that combines the bright, clean scent of lemongrass with charcoal. An everyday bar made to leave your skin feeling clean and refreshed.
No-Bite-Me™
One of our longtime outdoor essentials, No-Bite-Me™ combines lemongrass with spearmint and rosemary. It’s made for days spent outside, whether you’re gardening, hiking, camping, or simply enjoying time in the fresh air.
Lemongrass Candle
Our Lemongrass Candle brings that same bright, citrusy character into the home. Fresh and inviting, it’s a scent that works just as well for everyday moments as it does for gathering around the table.