Botanical Insect Repellent (Outdoor Extra Strong Formula, DEET FREE) 50ml

_SOVOS New Natural Herbal Mosquito and Midge Repellent Spray Formula:_ **8 Key Advantages** - 8 hours mosquito repellent duration: 6 times longer than traditional mosquito repellents - Approved by US CDC and EPA: DEET-free, natural herbal ingredients - Effective against: Repels common local disease-carrying mosquitoes and midges - 2 in 1 mosquito repellent + soothing formula: Repels mosquitoes while relieving itching and discomfort - Mild and hypoallergenic: Pregnant women, children (6 months or above), G6PD (favism) or sensitive skin can use - Low transdermal absorption: Compared to other active ingredients, the formula reduces absorption into the bloodstream - Moisturizing and nourishing: Contains abundant herbal antioxidants to help moisturize, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory skin - All natural and safe: No peppermint camphor, no chemical additives and no artificial colors ______________________ _1 0 0 % N A T U R A L & A C T I V E I N G R E D I E N T S_ - Organic Azadirachta indica (Neem) Oil: high repellent efficacy against Anopheles, Culex and Aedes species, acts as carrrier that can help extend the duration of repellent effects by slowing the evaporation of active ingredients from surfaces - Organic Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus) Oil: a natural alternative to DEET, active repellent compound: para-menthane 3, 8 diol (PMD) is the only plant-based repellent that has been recommened by the USA Centres for Disease Control (CDC) - Other Proprietary Botanical Ingredients **Azadirachta indica (Neem)** The pesticidal efficacy, environmental safety and public acceptability of neem have led to its adoption into various mosquito control programmes. It is unable to develop resistance in insects too. The maximum reduction rates of Anopheles, Culex and Aedes (common mosquito species in Hong Kong) are 100%, 95.5% and 100% respectively. — Filed study in Guinea Bissau, 1999, 72:39-52 **Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Eucalyptus)** Lemon Eucalyptus, comprising 85% of citronellal, exhibits 100% repellency for Culex spp. and 8 hours protection period. It is proven clinical effective in preventing malaria and is considered to pose no risk to human health. — Filed study in India, 1994, 31:505-507 ______________________ _D I R E C T I O N S F O R U S E_ - Spray directly on exposed skin and clothing. Do not spray directly on the face. - Respray every two hours, if necessary. - Suitable for use by children who are 2 years old and above. - Store in a cool, dry place, away from children. 《 Therapist Tip 》 Why typical natural insect repellents have short protection time? : "The effect of most plant-based insect repellents only lasts from several minutes to several hours due to their highly volatile active ingredients, so although they are effective repellents for a short period after application, they rapidly evaporated leaving the user unprotected. The exception to SOVOS Bioactive Insect Repellent has a lower vapour pressure that provides very high protection over 8 hours prolonging repellency time and a broad range of insect repelling vectors.