What Are The Natural Ingredients For Mosquito Repellents?


One mosquito bite is enough to kill the person. In India, there are thousands of people dying due to the mosquito bite which leads to adverse medical condition. That’s why it is important that you protect yourself, your family and especially the babies from the mosquitoes.

Today in the market, there are dozens of mosquito repellents available. They come in different types like lotion, spray, mosquito net, stickers, coal and much more. Of course, they all work to keep mosquitoes away but they aren’t made up of  natural ingredients. Since they are artificial and synthetic they consist of chemicals that are deleterious to human health.

This is why people these days are more inclined towards using products that are safe, natural and environment friendly. If you are one among them and looking for ready-made yet natural mosquito repellents then this article could be appealing to you.

Since ages, there are some homemade natural ingredients for mosquito repellents which people in India are still using. They all are effective and environment friendly.Safeokid Rollon

Natural Ingredients For Mosquito Repellents: Top 3

Following are the top three natural ingredients which can be used as mosquito repellents.

Neem Oil:

The Neem (Azadirachta indica) oil is one of the oldest natural ingredients which is being used in India as a repellent but it has not been approved as a topical repellent because of the skin irritation which it causes. The Neem oil can protect you from the mosquito up to 3 to 5 hours. To repel mosquitoes with neem, you need to make the oil  dilute it in the water.

Lemon oil:

Lemon itself could very natural but to make a mosquito repellent with lemon, you need to add the essential points like sunflower oil or witch hazel in it. As per the University of Florida, this repellent should not be used on the babies under 3 as it could cause the skin irritation.

Geraniol:

Geraniol is alcohol which has been used in the fragrance. It has been extracted from plant oil like rose, citronella, and lemongrass. The geraniol can protect you from mosquitoes up to four hours. Avoid to use it near the eyes and sensitive skin as it can cause skin and eye irritation.

For adults, these natural ingredients may work as their skin is not very sensitive like the newborn and babies under 5. Although, these natural ingredients have their own side effects on the sensitive skin and also gives eye irritation. The Safe-O-Mos is an online store in India, that came into existence to provide natural mosquito repellent for babies, kids, and adults. Currently, they are selling four different types of mosquito repellents which included roller, bands, patches, and spray.

The natural mosquito repellents available on Safe-O-Mos are free from chemicals including alcohol, DEET, and Picardin etc. They have been specially designed for the kids,  and are not allergic to human skin as their product does not require skin application. All of their products are made from 6 different natural ingredients which are more effective and can be used both indoor and outdoor.

About Safe-O-Kid Mosquito Repellant Products (A Part of Baby Safety Inc)

Safe-O-Kid range of mosquito repellent products is the safest way to protect little ones from mosquito bites both inside the house and outside. The products are designed especially for kids and are tested by international experts for long- lasting effects and zero side effects.

Being a brand totally dedicated to children’s safety, Safe-O-Kid does NOT use any ingredients harmful for kids (No Eucalyptus extracts and No DEET/ Picardin/Alcohol like chemicals) as such ingredients might interfere with child’s nervous and respiratory systems and cause discomfort or severe side effects like seizures.

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