Ever find yourself outside at a barbecue, summer picnic or outdoor restaurant with pesky mosquitoes hanging around? Beauties, we hate it too! The solution? A natural, eco-friendly bug repellant that you can simply stash in your purse and spray around you to ward off those nasty critters. We prefer natural formulas because you aren't putting harmful chemicals on your skin. Instead of DEET (a toxic compound found in standard repellents), natural formulations use herbs and essential oils to keep bugs at bay. And they really work! Here are our top three picks of the best natural bug repellants.
1 Intelligent Nutrients Certified Organic Bug Repellant Serum & Perfume Spray
This ingenious formula not only comes in a pretty bottle but is filled with top notes of geranium, peppermint and lemongrass so it doesn't smell like your typical insect spray! Also, all ingredients are certified organic. Use it with the Organic Perfume Spray for optimal aromatic benefits.
2 Badger Anti Bug Balm
Stored in a cute tin for easy packing, this balm is 100% USDA Certified Organic and contains essential oils like cedar and lemongrass to repel insects. It can easily be applied to any area of your body and the balm formula ensures that only a light scent is released.
3 Real Earth Bug-Away Spray
Made with nine essential oils, this 100% organic spray is sweat- and water-resistant, which means it won't run off on those warm summer days. It's also safe for your pets!
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Jul 16, 2011
Isidora J.
omg I need this :D
Jul 15, 2011
Nichole Dianne M.
I need this for when I go to the Philippines. It's a mosquito galore! Plus I don't want malaria or any of that nasty stuff.
Jul 15, 2011
Eilla S.
I am the main feast for the mozzies around here. Hopefully these don't stink(in scent and effectiveness) like the rest of the spray I tried.
Jul 15, 2011
Wafi A.
I need this!
Jul 15, 2011
Bney L.
Anyone heard of Eco-Emi? (http://ecoemi.com/) I just signed up this month!
I'm sure they would send some of this organic repellent in one of their monthly boxes, how exciting! I hope to try some soon.
Jul 14, 2011
Kaylee R.
YAY!! Im about to go to WV for a camping trip ((I know, I know... I said West Virginia and camping in the same sentence... WHO AM I???? )) And I am allergic to OFF. I hate that stuff!!! It is the worst!! And the only things I have found that work are either rubbing myself down with a citronella plant, skin so soft by AVON, and dryer sheets. I like the dryer sheets the best, it makes me smell like a cozy blanket.... But I want to try these out!! LOVE ORGANIC !!
Jul 14, 2011
Victoria B.
thanks for this....ive been looking for a deet free repellant.
Jul 14, 2011
Ning C.
Badger Balm has been my summer staple for years. This article reminds me that I need to stock up on some more!
Jul 14, 2011
Dawn H.
Great article! I love outdoorsy stuff so this post is really helpful. I've also heard that taking vitamin B year round is supposed to help repel mosquitoes, one of my friends takes it and swears by it. Also, the color blue and eating bananas attracts mosquitoes. Lol, weird, I know, but when you spend a lot of time outdoors you learn these things :)
Jul 14, 2011
Ning C.
Jul 28, 2011
Soma S.