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Lavender Backyard Garden Lavender Products Compared to Other Brands
See how our lavender products stack up on sourcing, scent purity, and daily use.
| Features | Lavender Backyard Garden | Other Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Repellent Ingredients | Uses essential oils like lavender, citronella, lemongrass, eucalyptus, tea tree, and spearmint – naturally known to repel insects. | Often relies on synthetic chemicals like DEET or artificial fragrances. |
| Base Formula | Made with beeswax, coconut oil, cocoa butter, and castor oil – gentle and skin-nourishing. | May contain petroleum jelly, synthetic waxes, or filler oils. |
| Skin Feel | Balmy texture that hydrates without leaving greasy residue. | Can feel oily, sticky, or overly heavy on skin. |
| Application Format | Solid balm – convenient for travel and reapplication. | Often comes in spray form that may leak or evaporate quickly. |
| Scent Profile | Fresh, herbaceous aroma from natural essential oils. | Scent may be overpowering or chemically artificial. |
| Skin-Friendly Formula | All-natural ingredients with no harsh additives – suitable even for sensitive skin. | May contain irritants or drying agents not suitable for all skin types. |
| Made in New Zealand | Crafted in small batches at our lavender farm for consistent quality. | Commonly mass-produced overseas or with imported components. |
Why Choose Lavender Backyard Garden?
Real New Zealand lavender. Small-batch crafted for calm.
- Handcrafted calm from farm to home: small-batch lavender products made with real buds on our spray-free New Zealand farm—no synthetic fragrance.
- Traceable care: each item reflects intentional, small-farm craftsmanship and consistent quality.
- Built for wellbeing: natural aroma that soothes and refreshes without artificial additives.
- Designed to be shared: thoughtfully packaged for everyday use or gifting, carrying the story of our farm.
- Consistent purity across the line: every product—from mists to creams—is held to the same high standard.
