Mosiguard Natural Insect Repellent Pump Action Spray 75 mililiter, (Pack of 1)

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Waste leaf from the distillation process is used to improve the soil and to help to retain moisture. Key Features:⊙ Up to 10 hours’ protection ⊙ Non-DEET, plant-based formula ⊙ Pump spray ⊙ Safe and effective ⊙ 40% Citriodiol (oil of lemon eucalyptus), which is effective against a range of insects ⊙ Suitable for adults and children over 6 months old ⊙ Pleasant lemony smell ⊙ Made from a sustainably harvested, renewable resource Whether you’re going on exotic adventure holidays or simply want to remain bite-free at home and as you enjoy the outdoors, Mosi-guard is an easy-wearing natural option for the whole family. I have to start this review by saying I’ve used Mosi-Guard natural repellent before and while it works, in my opinion, it’s not quite as good as Smidge or any product that uses DEET. Still, if you want to give midges the elbow this is one of the best products to buy and the fact it doesn’t use DEET or indeed any nasty chemicals is a massive bonus.

Cetearyl Alcohol — A waxy solid derived from fatty alcohol. It acts as an emulsion stabiliser and prevents separation of the oils and water. Mosi-guard® Lemon Eucalyptus Roll-on is an emulsion. An emulsion is a mixture of two phases that will not mix together under normal circumstances, in this case oil and water. To prevent the two phases from separating we use stabilisers.

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Each product offers the same level of protection and can provide effective protection for up to 10 hours after aplication. Simply choose the method of application that suits you and your family the most. It is suitable for use in HIGH or LOW risk areas where malaria and other insect transmitted diseases are present.

Mosi-guard® Lemon Eucalyptus Spray and Spray Extra contain ethanol and isopropyl alcohol which we use as solvents because the active ingredient is oily and won’t mix into a spray form with just water Smidge comes out of the can as a lotion rather than a spray and it doesn’t feel at all oily on your skin, and I love the fact it smells quite nice too. Safari South Africa: Lion Land, Tuskers, and the Power of Connection in Central Kruger National Park First and foremost, this stuff smells great and it blows all other midge repellents out of the water when it comes to making your skin feel soft (the clue’s in the name I guess) plus it dries into your skin without leaving it feeling oily, and it doesn’t leave any marks on your clothes as opposed to DEET which can bleach clothes and plastics.It’s also the cheapest of the bunch, has a manual pump dispenser, and is infused with natural oils so it’s virtually free of chemicals. Have you ever thought about buying a naturally and sustainably sourced insect repellent butchanged your mind because you thought it might not work?Were you concerned that naturally derived products may not be tested as thoroughly asmore established, synthetic repellents?When it comes to Mosi-guard® Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellents you can put these concerns to rest.

Waste leaves and surplus twigs are used to fire the boiler which produces the steam. No other fuel is required to run the boiler. In fact excess energy generated by the process may be used to run other equipment on the plantation. Waste leaves are also used to maintain the soil.Some of the waste leaves may be used to make dyes for fabric. Glycerine — A viscous (sugar alcohol) common in cosmetic products. It is derived from vegetable oils and is a by-product of soap manufacture. It is used to improve smoothness by providing lubrication and moisturising effects. The number of harvests each year is adjusted to ensure the on-going health of the trees and once or twice during the 10-15 year life span of each tree, it will be cut to a stump and allowed to regrow. If you are looking for a DEET-free bug spray that offers the reliable protection of synthetic insect repellent without the chemicals, Mosi-guard Lemon Eucalyptus Extra Spray is our top choice of natural bug repellent. Mosi-guard is made from a natural active ingredient that has been tested and approved by international regulators for effectiveness. Its long-lasting formula is kind to your skin and is rapidly biodegradable for planet-friendly insect repellent. Sodium Lactate Aqua — A natural salt formed from fermentation of lactic acid and dissolved in water. It improves the stability of the product by creating an undesirable environment for bacteria. The other benefit of sodium lactate is its high capacity for holding water. This will increase the moisture content of the skin.

Activities:⊙ Safari ✓⊙ Travel ✓⊙ Outdoors ✓⊙ Beach trips ✓⊙ Camping ✓⊙ Hiking ✓⊙ Adventure travel ✓⊙ Fishing ✓⊙ Picnics ✓⊙ Outdoor sports and hobbies ✓⊙ Expeditions ✓ Avon Skin So Soft is a beauty product that has been recommended as a midge repellent for years, which I always thought was an old wives tale until I tried it myself.

Smidge keeps midges, mosquitoes, horseflies and other biting critters at bay for up to 8 hours with just one application and it’s also water-resistant, so if you feel the need to go wild swimming you won’t have to re-apply it. That’s me and my trusty bottle of Smidge at the Fairy Pools on Skye. Citriodiol is derived from the oil of Eucalyptus citriodora, or lemon eucalyptus, and is marketed as an alternative to Deet. Mosi-guard is supplied by a small Leeds-based company, Citrefine. Leaves and branches are harvested by hand from the trees. The branches are then cut selectively from each tree so that the trees can continue to grow and produce new leaves for many years. Once the branches have been harvested, the twigs containing leaves are cut from the branches. The leaves and small twigs are steam distilled to produce Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil.It’s a known fact that midges cause misery to Scotland’s tourists across the Highlands and Islands where they gather in vast numbers between May and September. PEG-8 Distearate and Steareth-2 — Waxy solids used as co-emulsifiers for oil-in water emulsions. They work in combination with steareth-21 to form a glossy white lotion. Unlike other essential oil based products, which typically only last for less than 1 hour, Mosi-guard® Lemon Eucalyptus products have passed the most rigorous efficacy tests, providing up to 10 hours of completeprotection against a wide range of biting insects.More than 35 studies have been conducted onMosi-guard® Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellent formulations, or those containing the same active ingredient Citriodiol® which is also known as PMD rich botanic oil (PMDRBO) and oil of lemon eucalyptus. Each of thesereflect a level of efficacy that far exceeds any other plant-based repellent and is onpar with synthetic repellents like DEET. They have been conducted around the world in both laband field settings, against 26 different species of biting insects to ensure that no matter where youare, you can rely on Mosi-guard Natural® for long-lasting, effective protection.