Hey, Akichow, thanks for the tip, this formula looks like it might actually work. We tried their other
Natural Repel version by the same company and I think it attracted mosquitoes. Repel brand also makes a good 100% DEET spray, which is what we use lightly on clothes, and exposed legs or arms. This formula might hit the sweet spot in between.
Consumer Research compiles reviews and they seem to be positive, except for the strong smell. Comparable in effectiveness to 25% DEET, apparently.
Not sure how natural the natural ingredient is p-menthane 3,8 diol - don't use on kids under 3, only apply twice a day, and don't get it in your eyes. But it's got to be safer than DEET. I'm surprised my wife hasn't found this already. I see lemons and eucalyptus in my future.
There's some (1.2%) eucalyptus oil in Vicks vapor rub, but the main ingredient is camphor, which is also found in Tiger balm and other muscle analgesics. This p-menthane 3,8 diol in Repel is a different chemical. I'm still unsure about the combined term "lemon eucalyptus." I think its a specific fruit of a specific type of eucalyptus tree. I don't think there's any lemon in this product, but it might be a lemon if it doesn't work.
