One mother asked me today what's the best insect repellant to use for her baby. I told her that I prefer the organic insect repellants like Bioneem lotion. ( This one I've tried and it really works. The smell is not that strong and it's not that sticky to the skin.) But since Bioneem is only available thru direct selling (in some clinics and online stores) , I gave her other alternatives which she can try out too.
Here's a list of organic insect repellants and their corresponding website:
1. Bioneem lotion - You have to buy around P3,000 to P4,000+ worth of greencow products if you want to buy the lotion directly from their site. There are actually online stores at multiply which sell the lotion (P325 each) so probably you can check them out.
2. Giga Insect Repellant Spray - Giga products are readily available in selected stores like Robinson's Galleria, Tiendesitas, SM North Edsa etc.
3. Indigo Shoo Fly Lotion - This one is a product of Indigo Baby. A 300 ml bottle costs P765.
4. Citronella Bug Spray - This is a product of Human Heart Nature. A 50 ml bottle costs P79.75.
All these products are organic but there are babies and kids that have really sensitive skin and prone to allergies. So for first timers, just apply a small amount first of the lotion or spray on your baby's skin. Observe for emergence of rashes, redness of the skin or itchiness. If these are noted, discontinue the application of the product and seek pediatric consult.
we're Bioneem fans! hehe... I love that it's organic! Hard to find nga lang.
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