Stepping into spring and summer, mosquitoes begin to appear, and mosquito repellent becomes extremely important. The Consumer Council has previously tested 69 mosquito repellents on the market, including the common ingredients in each sample and their related functions, and found that no matter whether the mosquito repellent products contain active ingredients or natural ingredients, they all have different degrees of risk of use and may irritate people. Eyes or skin, and some products are not suitable for infants and young children; however, there are still 15 mosquito repellents that use natural ingredients such as lemon eucalyptus oil and lemongrass oil.
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15 Natural Insect Repellents
The Consumer Council has inspected 69 mosquito repellent products on the market, of which 39 are sprays, 14 are mosquito repellent patches, 11 are lotion, roll-on/liquid, 4 are wristbands or wristbands, and 1 wet For towels, 40% of the samples claim to contain mosquito repellent active ingredients, while the remaining 60% (41 products) claim to contain natural ingredients.
Among these 41 products, about 65% (26 models) are labeled to contain the common citronella oil (citronella oil), whose concentration ranges from 0.95% to 65%, although citronella oil is a natural mosquito repellent extracted from citronella grass citronella oil may mildly irritate the skin, eyes, and throat, and cause coughing. Long-term or frequent contact may even cause skin allergies. About 35% (15 models) of the remaining products use natural ingredients such as lemon eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, cedar oil, soybean oil, etc.:
The Consumer Council pointed out that although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists the above ingredients as “low-risk pesticides”, it does not mean that they are absolutely safe. They may still irritate the skin when used, especially when used in the sun. Some plant ingredients will Skin allergies caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays.
9 key points to pay attention to when using mosquito repellent
According to the information from the Consumer Council, citizens are advised to use sunscreen products and mosquito repellent products at the same time when doing outdoor activities during the day. Apply sunscreen first and wait for 15 to 30 minutes for the sunscreen to fully absorb and dry before applying it Mosquito repellent products; sunscreen products need to be replenished frequently, and may need to be reapplied after about 1 to 2 hours, while DEET repellent products with higher concentrations may need to be replenished after several hours, but there are two-in-one products on the market It can achieve the effect of sun protection and mosquito repellent. These products need to be reapplied after 1 to 2 hours.
The Consumer Council reminds everyone that there are 9 key points to pay attention to when using mosquito repellent:
- Read labels and instructions carefully.
- Wear long-sleeved tops and trousers to reduce skin exposure, and apply insect repellent on exposed skin and clothing.
- If using a spray, spray in an open area to avoid inhalation of the spray, and keep away from fire sources to avoid fire.
- Infants aged 6 months or younger should not use insect repellents containing DEET; if they use DEET-containing insect repellents instead, they should also use products with a concentration of no more than 10%.
- Do not allow children to handle or apply repellent on their own; adults should apply repellent to their hands before applying it to children.
- Avoid applying insect repellent around children’s eyes and mouth, wounds or sensitive skin; also avoid applying it on babies’ hands to avoid accidental ingestion.
- Do not use insect repellent near food; wash off the insect repellent with your hands before eating, even if you rub your eyes.
- When children return home, they should first take a bath or wash the skin that has been applied with mosquito repellent.
- Clothes that have been applied with repellent should also be washed thoroughly.
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Written by: Guo Zifeng
2023-05-07 06:00:00
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