6 Clean And Sustainable Insect Repellent Products To Keep You Bug Bite Free
We love all of mother nature's creatures and that love extends to insects too. However, mosquitoes are one bug that no matter which way you look at it are just crusty, unsusty, and unbearable to be around. As much as we hate mosquitoes, we also don’t love breathing in the chemicals that make up traditional bug sprays. Chemicals used to make commercial bug sprays, like DEET, can be toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Not to mention they tend to be packaged in single-use plastic spray bottles. And be honest, have you ever been truly protected from bites after spraying yourself with OFF!? Truth is, the most effective bug repellents contain clean and natural ingredients. The repellent products listed below are made from natural ingredients, are biodegradable, come in sustainable packaging, and work to minimize their impact on ecosystems and wildlife.
We also included a secret FREE bug spray at the end of this article shhh!
Kinfield’s clean bug spray works DEET-free and is good for all skin types. This repellent is a first-of-its-kind formula that repels mosquitoes with a unique strain of Indonesian citronella.
Thanks to a tried-and-true blend of citronella, cedarwood, and lemongrass, this bug spray smells fresh and clean while repelling insects. Badger’s DEET-free repellent comes in a recyclable aluminum bottle
Skeem’s all-natural, outdoor body spray is formulated with citronella oil, lime, soybean and castor oils to smell great while keeping insects away. Their formula contains no chemicals or DEET.
Chagrin’s moisturizing Camping & Trail natural soap is formulated with essential oils known to deter mosquitoes and other insects. This soap is great for campers, hikers, and gardeners, can also help with poison ivy exposure, contains cocoa butter and organic oat flour to soothe the skin.
Based in a protective soybean oil and infused with other bug-repelling ingredients, this spray is a savior against insects and bites. Once rubbed in, it gives the skin a subtle sheen, leaving a dreamy lemongrass and sweet basil fragrance behind.
In case you did end up getting bit, Kinfield's Relief Balm features cajeput and eucalyptus oils to help relieve any itch, along with 10% colloidal oatmeal, turmeric, and arnica to calm inflammation and soothe skin.
Secrets out! You can actually make your own DIY bug spray by following the steps listed in our list of “Ancestral Remedies Your Abuela Would Approve Of”.