Why is DEET harmful & Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is a Better Alternative
DEET is one of the most widely used chemicals to help prevent mozzie bites! Despite its effectiveness is deterring painful bites, the toxicity of DEET might be causing you more harm then good.
In recent years, a large number of mosquito repellants have been developed with the idea of consumer benefits. While they might keep you free of mozzie bites, there is an increasing concern about the potential toxicity, especially in DEET.
DEET Mosquito Repellant Breakdown
The most commonly used ingredient to repel mosquitos is DEET, or N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET). DEET is a synthetic insect repellent. It was first developed for military use in the US Army in 1944 (Katz et al., 2008).
Scientists have raised concerns about the use of DEET with studies showing (Clem et al., 1993, Miller, 1982, Briassoulis et al., 2001) that excessive skin application of DEET to large areas of the body over a period of days to weeks, especially in children, has led to:
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Seizures
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Bradycardia
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Bullous eruptions
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Lethargy
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Ataxia
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Encephalopathy
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Anaphylaxis
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DEET FREE Mosquito Repellant
The DUX Shoo Bug is a DEET free Mosquito Repellant that is free of nasty chemicals, has a pleasant fragrance and is formulated using plant-based oils.
Here is a breakdown of the two active ingredients in Shoo Bug
SHOO BUG ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
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Eucalyptus Lemon Oil |
This insect-repellent oil derives from native Australia. It's known for its distinct citronellal-driven lemon scent and powerful insect-repellent properties. For thousands of years, Indigenous Australians have used Eucalyptus Lemon Oil to ward off mosquitos and other insects.
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Neem oil |
Native to India, Neem oil has a history spanning over 4,000–10,000 years, deeply rooted in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine. Neem Oil, disrupt insect feeding and breeding. The oil is quite effective in reducing the chance of mosquito bite by almost 70 percent over four hours. Other medical studies have demonstrated that neem oil mixed with coconut oil can reduce the risk of mosquito bites by almost 100 percent over the same time frame. |
The Shoo Bug Difference
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100% Natural Free from DEET, Synthetic Fragrances & Alcohol. Active ingredients are Eucalyptus Lemon Oil and Neem Oil. |
No sticky residue, harsh odour or dry skin. Gentle on all skin types.
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Clinically Proven Eucalyptus Lemon Oil have been approved by NSW Health & EPA as effective insect repellant. |
Australian Made & Owned Our products are made in Australian in-house by our DUX Team. |
