Trying to keep biting insects away from you when you’re in the great outdoors or enjoying your newly finished home renovation outdoor patio, can seem like fighting a losing battle. No matter how many mosquito nets you use, or how much bug spray, they keep coming back for more. That’s why so many people use insect repellent with powerful ingredients, as opposed to seeking out natural body care products which make be of assistance. However, there are many reasons why you might consider throwing away your regular bug spray and heading back to nature. Here’s why.
It Smells Nice
Regular bug spray smells toxic and disgusting. If it smells like that, imagine what’s in it? If you’d rather smell like a rose garden than a toxic wasteland, then consider natural body care products as insect repellents. Citronella, eucalyptus, lemon balm, lemongrass, lavender, soy oil, and black pepper are all natural ingredients which are equally as effective with repelling insects as the more strong DEET is.
It’s Effective
With only a small amount of research, you will quickly find that a significant number of natural body care products can help to send insects packing. Even the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has eucalyptus oil on their list of effective mosquito repellents. It’s clear to see that DEET is not the only answer to stopping those pesky insect bites while you’re trying to enjoy a family summer barbecue.
It’s Affordable
Think about the endless “gimmick” products you have tried to fight bugs and give them then marching orders. When you consider the bug bands, sprays, lotions, potions, and pills, it can be a relatively sizable pile of money. Essential oils and natural body care products, however, don’t cost the earth. They are available in most natural shops, chemists, and supermarkets, but won’t empty your wallet.
It’s Not Dangerous
Several bug sprays on the market smell so potent that you wonder if what’s in them is even safe for use in the air let alone on your skin. You never have that concern with natural body care products. Everything is natural with no harmful chemicals. What’s more, there is mixed research on DEET which can’t prove without a doubt that it’s not dangerous to your skin and nervous system.
A natural insect repellent is an excellent option for your next family barbecue or outing. It’s affordable, smells delicious and won’t be a danger to your skin. Try eucalyptus, lemon balm, lemongrass, and others to see which one is going to send those pesky mosquitos packing.