» EBAAP
- › Very effective against many insects including mosquitoes.
- › Gives long lasting repellence in challenging climates.
- › Shown to be safe for use on skin without toxic, allergic and sensitising properties.
- › Soluble in alcohol and isopropyl myristate at up to 50%.
» DEET
- › Most commonly used insect repellent worldwide.
- › Typically used in formulations at 50% active.
- › Effective against mosquitoes, ticks and flees.
- › Not suitable in formulations for children above 15%.
» Citronella
- › Naturally derived insect repellent.
- › Safer for sensitive skin and children’s formulations.
- › Less damaging to plastics and fabrics that other insect repellents.
- › High usage in insect repellent candles.
» Andiroba Oil
- › Natural oil extracted from the Andiroba tree which grows throughout the Amazon rain forest.
- › Used as a natural insect repellent and to treat insect bites.
- › Can also be used to soothe the skin due to anti-inflammatory properties.
- › Believed to be a natural antiseptic.


