Sentences with word «picaridin»

As an alternative, the AAP recommends that parents choose bug repellants with an active ingredient of picaridin first.

But the concentration is important: A spray that contained just 5 percent picaridin performed worse than the 7 percent deet product we tested.

An option with picaridin rather than DEET, Avon's Skin - So - Soft Bug Guard wipes (click here to check price on Amazon) may interest you.

Relieved to hear that about Picaridin because that's what I wound up ordering (along with my lemon eucalyptus spray, of course).

While I would always recommend an effective DEET or picaridin repellent for your baby, if you absolutely want to avoid these chemicals, you do have some options.

Some research also suggests that a newer repellant called picaridin works pretty well against ticks, but it can be hard to find.

Picaridin does not carry the same neurotoxicity concerns as DEET but has not been tested as much over the long term.

You might look into something with a combo of Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus.

The repellents we tested that contain 20 percent picaridin and 30 percent oil of lemon eucalyptus (p - Menthane -3,8-diol) warded off mosquitoes for at least 7 hours and kept deer ticks away for at least 6 hours.

Although insect repellents with DEET work great and are thought to be safe to use on children, many parents still prefer DEET - free insect repellents, such as Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Insect Repellent, and those with picaridin or citronella oil.

Studies show that it performs as well as DEET; EPA data notes that Picaridin at a concentration of 20 percent is effective against mosquitoes and ticks for 8 to 14 hours.

So public health officials have recommended Olympians to regularly use mosquito repellents which contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535.

I would always recommend using a baby bug spray that contains effective chemicals like DEET & picaridin, and so would experts like the EWG.

Of the two, picaridin is a better choice for kids, although it can cause some irritation of skin, eyes, and lungs.

DEET & picaridin are strong chemicals found as the active ingredients in most mainstream bug repellents.

However, they're not nearly as effective as repellents that use DEET & picaridin, and you have to keep in mind that they have to be applied liberally and well; you can't miss any areas, or the mosquitoes will find it.

Picaridin is thought to be potentially less irritating than DEET while being just as effective, so if your little one has sensitive skin, you might want to consider these over the DEET options.

Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus — two repellents introduced in the last decade — make good alternatives to deet.

Picaridin is made to resemble the compound piperine, which occurs naturally in black pepper plants.

Picaridin is thought to be less irritating than DEET but provides equal or even superior protection to biting insects.

Using an EPA approved insect repellent over sunscreen containing deet, picaridin or IR 3535 (all are safe for pregnant women when used properly)

They urge prevention, such as deferring travel in case of current pregnancy or planned pregnancy, protecting against mosquito bites using clothing and DEET - or picaridin - containing mosquito repellents, and barrier protection during sexual activity.

He also recommends staying indoors at dawn and dusk, when insects are most likely to bite, and using insect repellants that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Another option is picaridin, a chemical based on pepper.

That means using bug sprays and creams containing the ingredients DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or PMD, per the CDC.

Derived from pepper plants, picaridin is one of the most popular repellents outside the U.S. — and unlike some repellents, it's safe for kids ages 3 and under.

«Picaridin has a light, nongreasy feel, so it's a good one if you need to wear repellent daily,» says Conlon.

For long - lasting protection, stick with repellents that have DEET or Picaridin.

Products with at least 20 - percent DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus can be applied to the skin to repel the tiny critters.

Humans should wear white and use 20 - 30 % DEET, picaridin or permethrin treated clothing.

However, Picaridin is less likely to cause skin irritations and has a more pleasant fragrance than DEET based repellents.

Moskito Guard ® contains 20 % Picaridin (also known as Icaridin or Saltidin ®), which is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), Public Health England and NaTHNaC Travel Health Prov as an equally effective and often superior alternative to DEET when used at recommended concentrations.

Overall, EWG's assessment is that Picaridin is a good DEET alternative with many of the same advantages and without the same disadvantages.

But there's a new sheriff in town that goes by the name of Picaridin — and it actually gets EWG's blessing, which is no simple task.

wear insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 as the active ingredient