# Peppermint-Based Insect Repellents Mozzi Magic Debuted a Natural Spray with Nootkatone By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzi-magic-insect-repellent References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/2CBB766C-8D7B-4B8B-900D-4C7EAB470478?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [coco-noot](https://coco-noot.com/products/mozzi-magic-natural-insect-repellent)  Mozzi Magic debuted the Mozzi Magic Insect Repellent spray with a water base. The primary active ingredient in this spray is peppermint oil. By using peppermint oil, the product can be made without DEET, resulting in a safer and more environmentally-friendly bug spray. The Mozzi Magic Insect Repellent spray includes a small amount of nootkatone, the ingredient found on grapefruits that was recently approved by the [CDC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nootkashield) for use in bug sprays and fragrances. However, the spray is not entirely based on nootkatone because Mozzi Magic stated that the [Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-baby-sunscreen) ([EPA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevasive-botanical-disinfectant)) has not yet approved this ingredient for this specific use. The product is available in small 4-oz spray bottles for $27 USD online and at various third-party retailers. It is important to note that Mozzi Magic stated that it will increase its percentage of nootkatone as the EPA approves it for this use case. Image Credit: Mozzi Magic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Peppermint-based Insect Repellents:** Peppermint oil-based insect repellents can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the bug spray market. - **Deet-free Bug Sprays:** Developing DEET-free bug sprays can create a disruptive innovation opportunity for insect repellent producers. - **Nootkatone-infused Bug Sprays:** Incorporating nootkatone, the CDC-approved ingredient, into bug sprays can be a disruptive innovation for the insect repellent market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Insect Repellent:** Insect repellent manufacturers can innovate their product by incorporating peppermint oil and nootkatone. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Developing eco-friendly bug sprays without harmful chemicals like DEET can be a promising innovation opportunity for manufacturers. - **Home and Garden Retail:** Home and garden retailers can benefit by stocking up DEET-free and natural bug sprays, as consumers shift towards eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nootkashield.md) - [Essential Oil Insect Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mox.md) - [Nootkatone-Based Roll-On Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-gel.md) - [Child-Centric Insect Repellent Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-spray.md) - [Scientific Insect-Repelling Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-bug-blend.md) - [Natural Outdoor Bug Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-buster-insect-repellent.md) - [Plant-Powered Insect Repellants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzie.md) - [Non-GMO Natural Insect Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents.md) - [Hybrid Bug Spray Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-so-soft-bug-guard.md)