The Honest Company Bug Spray offers another natural mosquito repellent that's gentle, hypoallergenic and kid-approved. It contains a natural blend of rosemary, citronella and wintergreen organic essential oils, which effectively keep bugs from invading your personal space. It comes in a lightweight recyclable bottle, too.
If citrus or herbal scents aren't your thing, try Isola's Lavender + Vanilla Bean Perfume Body Oil. It's technically a perfume, but doubles as an insect repellant thanks to the inclusion of both lavender and vanilla, two ingredients that insects don't want anything to do with. Yep -- you can have your perfume and bug-free summer, too.
For another DEET-free bug spray, we recommend Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent. It combines a hearty fusion of natural oils that bugs loathe, including rosemary, lemongrass, citronella, cedar, peppermint, clove, and geranium. These are contained in a base of castor oil, which helps soothe, soften and hydrate the skin.
This insect repellant from Meow Meow Tweet looks as cute as it is effective. It contains naturally harvested witch hazel, lavender water and apple cider vinegar to create a bug-banishing base. In addition, it contains lemongrass, lavender, cedar, geranium and fir needle essential oils, all of which naturally repel bugs. It's safe for children over 2 and Fido-approved. Bonus: It's a great natural deodorant, too.
For a convenient, on-the-go natural bug repellent, we recommend Badger Anti-Bug Balm. It's made with certified organic rosemary and citronella, and comes housed in a tin that's easy to throw into your purse or overnight bag. Because it's a balm instead of a spray, that also means you're less apt to deal with messy leaks and spills.
