All-natural mosquito and black fly "DEET-FREE" insect repellents. Sweat-proof and Child-Safe, with 4-8 hours of protection! Nontoxic, Non-Flammable, and won't harm plastics or the environment. SNS Natural Insect Repellenet.
SNS Natural Insect Repellent is safe in that it contains all natural ingredients that are mainly food-grade and listed by the EPA as minimum risk. The basic ingredients are Castor Oil, Rosemary Oil, Purified Water, Glycerin, Vanillin. There has not been any complaints or indications to our knowledge that these ingredients would be harmful for infants or mothers of infants. Although most of the ingredients are food grade, they should not be ingested. Caution as to the amount applied to infants is advisable since an infants skin absorbs much more rapidly than adults.
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Citronella:Oil of citronella has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent. It protects you from insects without harming or killing them. Citronella's distinctive odor may make it difficult for pests to locate a host. Oil of citronella has been used extensively since 1948 without reports of adverse side effects or concern.
Rosemary oil: Rosemary oil has been used for thousands of years against insects, and to protect food from molds and mildews. The main acid in Rosemary oil may have a repelling effect on the insects.
Castor Oil: Castor oil has been used in medicines for hundreds of years and is approved by the FDA for to aid in over the counter skin disorders medicines. The main esters in Castor oil may make it difficult for pests to find the host. Another effect Castor oil may help with if you are bitten by a pest the ricinoleic acid in castor oil has shown some ant-inflammatory effects.
Peppermint Oil:Researchers in India -- a nation with a large mosquito problem -- discovered that peppermint oil is effective as more than a flavoring or digestive aid. It also repels adult mosquitoes and kills the larvae. It has been particularly effective against mosquitos.
Vanillin:Pure Vanillin used in this formula is to de-odorize this formula making easier to wear.
Quillaja Saponaria: Has been used for thousands of years as a natural surfactant/detergent, mild and easy to wash away. It is used in this formula to help get the oils into water.
Polyglyceryl Oleate: Derived from Coconuts is an emulsifier used to get the oils distributed into the water.
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Active Ingredients:
Rosemary Oil ………………………………………..... 0.5%
Citronella Oil ……………………………….................. 0.5%
Castor Oil …………………………………..................1.5%
Peppermint Oil.................................................................0.5%
Other Ingredients*………………………………...........97%
Total …………………………………………………. 100.0%
Vanillin, Quillaja Saponaria, Polyglyceryl Oleate,Glycerin, Water