Constanza asked:
I am going to West Africa for about 6 months and I don't want to take malaria medicine. I am looking for a DEET free insect repellent lotion that is safe and practical enough to use every day.
Princess Rings
I am going to West Africa for about 6 months and I don't want to take malaria medicine. I am looking for a DEET free insect repellent lotion that is safe and practical enough to use every day.
Princess Rings
Sterling Silver Boxes
February 4th, 2010
E-OMC
N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, abbreviated DEET, is a slightly yellow oil. It is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents. It is intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing, and is primarily used to repel mosquitoes. In particular, DEET protects against tick bites (preventing several rickettsioses, tick-borne meningoencephalitis and other tick-borne diseases) and mosquito bites (which transmit dengue fever, West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and malaria).
18k Gold Bracelets
February 5th, 2010
E-OMC
skin so soft.
Mountain Gear
February 6th, 2010
Camp Stoves
Cactus Juice is one of several plant based repellents. Note that although many people use it as an insect repellent they can not make the claim unless they register with the epa. The commercial site mentioned has other natural repellents but cactus juice advertises their product is safe for children down to 6 months of age.