Beat The DEET Today!
Thermostats are rising, the sun is shining, and it’s never been a better time to start planning your outdoor activities this spring and summer. Although this may seem like a great thing (which it is!), there are also dangers to going outside, like ticks and a variety of bugs that may leave you reaching for bug spray.
There’s a big problem with this, though. Over-the-counter bug sprays and repellents contain many risks to adults and children that can lead to serious long-term health problems, including brain damage and death. And this research is nothing new. In fact, DEET and its effects have been studied and linked to children’s deaths since the eighties. (1)
But thankfully, there is a way you can ENJOY THE OUTDOORS and feel SAFE going outside this spring and summer, as there are ALL-NATURAL and DEET-FREE solutions to your bug problems that will leave you feeling your best all season long!
In this blog we talk about the dangers of DEET in over-the-counter bug sprays, and the ALL-NATURAL DEET-FREE ALTERNATIVE you can use this spring and summer to help you achieve a BUG-FREE and HEALTHY season!
DEET and YOU
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The first thing to know about DEET is that it’s actually a chemical with a really, really long name – N,N – diethyl-meta - toluamide. Now right off the bat, does this sound like something that sounds safe or you'd want in a product you’re spreading all over your body or giving to your kids? I didn’t think so.
Not only is DEET a chemical, but it’s used in a variety of products, making every single over-the-counter towelette, liquid, spray, and lotion that’s meant to help by repelling insects also a potential danger. Not only that, but some over-the-counter products can contain up to 99% DEET! (2)
Over-the-counter manufacturers actually add more DEET to their products as a way of making them last longer on skin, which can adversely cause more DEET to enter your body. It’s therefore recommended to read labels and take precautions when using DEET-based products, so why not simply skip the DEET, be safe, and GO ALL-NATURAL instead? (3)
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Despite its prevalence in over-the-counter bug sprays and repellents, DEET is becoming increasingly linked to health problems, even leading some scientists to say that it can harm brain function. Further studies still need to be performed on this ingredient, which why it’s best to steer clear from it now.
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DEET is also potentially dangerous when used in conjunction with medications – even medications as seemingly basic as antihistamines. To avoid potentially dangerous side effects, you should skip the over-the-counter DEET-based products and GO DEET-FREE today! (5)
DEET can also cause burning, especially around your eyes, as well as potential heartbeat problems and low blood pressure. The danger of DEET for children may be even worse, as it can cause seizures in children and other side effects that can be long-lasting in nature. (6)
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A BETTER BUG SPRAY
Not only is DEET dangerous, but it can also hinder the rest of your spring and summer plans by reducing the benefit of your sunscreen, which you can use to protect your skin and fight aging this warm-weather season.
DEET is also toxic, which means you shouldn’t have it around your home if you have pets or children. Pets in particular are prone to licking DEET-based products, and may find the bug spray without you knowing, leading to dangerous consequences you definitely don’t want. (7)
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Basically, consistent use of DEET can lead to symptoms like trouble breathing, skin rashes, migraines, and dizziness. These problems sound even worse than certain things your over-the-counter bug spray is trying to prevent! Thankfully (we guess?), though, the problems worsen the more you use it, so it’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones by going DEET-FREE today! (8) (9)
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Though it’s commonly found in over-the-counter products all around the country, it’s also important to know what the chemical can do when not in bug repellent. One thing it can do is melt plastic. It can even destroy fishing lines, making it increasingly and increasingly dangerous.
Although DEET has been in bug repellents for a long time, there are many more ALTERNATIVES that can actually fight bacteria, restore the glow of your skin, and remedy itchiness immediately, which can be a major problem during spring and summer once you start to go back outdoors. (11)
And it’s important to remember that DEET is not the only ingredient that can repel bugs and keep you safe this season. In fact, active ingredients like lemon-eucalyptus have proven to be effective against mosquitoes and ticks, while helping you to better enjoy your spring and summer. (12) (13)
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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/how-safe-is-deet-insect-repellent-safety-a4952100929/
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https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/deet
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https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2022/apr/is-deet-bad-for-you-4-more-questions-about-bug-spray-answered/
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https://time.com/5347546/is-deet-safe/
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