It’s rainy season once more, and for most Moms out there, we are always on guard in protecting our kids from coughs and colds and flu and of course, the dreaded disease dengue. One of the most convenient yet preventive way we Moms usually do is to apply a good amount of insect repellent product to their sensitive skin. But I doubt though if we are one and the same in the product we use for our kids.

Ever since the effects of DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), a Neurotoxin that attacks the Central Nervous System apparently causing slurred speech, confusion, seizures coma, rashes and even death, came out in the news and brought much public awareness, I doubt if Johnson and Johnson’s Off Lotion is still doing well in the market.

Well, at least for me and for Moms I know, we no longer buy Off Lotion since we discovered the wonders of organic insect repellents that are proven to guard our kids against dengue-causing mosquitos the NATURAL way.

Am listing here some of the products alternative to Off (some product descriptions copied verbatim from various websites) that we’ve already tried and tested.

  • BIONEEM Lotion ~ an all natural, organic moisturizer (naturally slows down skin aging), whitening and insect repellent lotion all in one for your Skin. Formulated with Neem tree extract, Atis extract and other natural plant extracts with Natural Skin Moisturizers. Safe for kids and babies. Up-to 9 hour protection. Non-Greasy. Pleasant smell. Natural sun screen. Anti-bacterial. Anti-itch. Anti-inflammation. It is an environment friendly product, non-toxic, non-combustible, solvent-free. Sells for Php325.00 per 110 ml bottle. Not sure though if this product is available in the major grocery stores as we just bought it through a network marketing arm.
  • Ilog Maria’s Sting-Less Citronella Mosquito repellent. Repels mosquitoes without chemicals. Citronella, lemongrass and other plant oils naturally repel mosquitoes all day. Dab a few drops on clothing, exposed parts of arms, legs and neck. Sells for Php 77.00 per 50 ml bottle. Available at Ilog Maria Honeybee Farm in Silang, Cavite. Online orders are also accepted here.
  • Citronella candles with mosquito repellent. Sells at Php169 per one-piece candle. Available at all Ace Hardwares.
  • Buzz Away Extreme is the most powerful natural mosquito repellent available. This DEET-free formula, in the spray bottle or handy towelette wipe, combines our essential plant oils with soy bean and geranium oil for the longest lasting natural protection available. Our mosquito repellent works for up to 8 hours against mosquitoes, up to 2.5 hours on ticks, and also repels fleas, gnats and flies. Non-greasy, pleasant aroma, great for families. Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Geranium Oil, Castor Oil, Purified Water, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Benzoic Acid. In a blend of Essential Oils of Wintergreen, Citronella, Cedarwood, Peppermint, and Lemongrass. Sells at Php405 per 4oz Spray. Available at Healthy Options.

There, four of the many natural insect repellent products far as I know.  How about you, what insect repellent product do you use for your kids?