Insect Repellant, DEET and TerraShield
When it comes to summer, it’s natural to be outside enjoying the warmer weather. Camping, picnics, hiking or just a day at the park are favorite past times. Some of the most common items that are brought along, range from water bottles, footballs, tents and insect repellent. Many times we don’t think twice about some of the things we bring along or the negative health effects. Almost all insect repellent that you can purchase contain DEET. As a society, we have come to accept DEET as a must have in keeping little flying annoyances from our bodies.
DEET was invented in 1946 for jungle warfare by the US Military and later made available to civilians in 1956 as a pesticide for farm fields. That alone tells us a bit about what we are spraying on our bodies. There have been negative side effects with the use of DEET, like many products out there. I for one have decided to keep DEET off of myself and my family members. Other interesting points that have kept me away from using DEET are;
- It is highly recommended to wash off the DEET after you are back indoors.
- It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash any clothes that were treated before wearing them again.
- It is discouraged to put on children less than 2 years old, especially infants.
- The EPA has categorized DEET as Category III toxicity, which means DEET is “slightly toxic”.
- According to EPA, DEET products are intended for spare, infrequent use.
- Plus others ranging from newer regulations for DEET labels with additional precaution and child safety rules.
Studies have shown that there are very effective natural insect repellents derived from certain plants, or in other words, essential oils. Eucalyptus and lemongrass are mentioned quite often as good alternatives for insect repellent. Besides the obvious benefits, using essential oils is healthy and can strengthen the body and immune system.
doTERRA offers a essential oil blend, TerraShield, prepared especially as an insect repellent. TerraShields’ proprietary blend mixes 15 Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils that have been shown scientifically to repel insects more effectively than the leading synthetic products. Applying just a small amount of TerraShield essential oil blend will provide a powerful insect barrier for up to six hours per application. Also, TerraShield smells good and can be used safely on the entire family.
If you are interested in learning more about doTERRA products or have questions, please contact us, or request a sample of doTERRA’s TerraShield essential oil blend.
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