A cup of DEET, please, and a side order of methylbenzoic acid. Then let’s finish with a small helping of acyl chloride and diethylamine.
Welcome to the Chemical Stew Café. Oh, it’s not a real place, but a metaphor befitting the nasty chemicals residing in your bathroom, your vanity and now that spring is here, on your boat, in your picnic basket or wrapped in your beach towel. Of course, this won’t apply to you if you’re using our all natural Envy products!
And, among the worst culprits is one of the most often used … traditional insect repellants.
With such a mild winter this year, experts are predicting that insects are going to be even more of problem than usual. But before you reach for your DEET filled product, please consider the following:
HAZARD TO HUMANS - CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Use of this product may cause skin reactions. Wash treated clothing before wearing it again. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
FIRST AID: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment.
• If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
• If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
• If you suspect a reaction to this product, discontinue use, wash treated skin, and call your local poison control center.
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL HAZARDS-FLAMMABLE: Contents under pressure. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 120°F may cause bursting. Do not expose treated surfaces near fire or flame until dry. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Hmmm, this is the warning listed on one of the nation’s leading insect repellants. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to use something where I have to fumigate my clothes before wearing them again.
Thankfully, Envy Organics has the solution. Our all natural insect repellant is an aloe base (actually good for your skin!) with essential oils. No cautions; no poison control warnings; just safe, effective results from nature’s insect control.
Our proprietary blend includes Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Clove Bud, Lemon, Tea Tree and Thyme.
So, ditch the DEET and take that chemical stew off the menu. While you’re at it, be sure to make our all natural suncare lines a part of your spring and summer regiment. Read some of our past blogs on the chemicals involved in making your typical sunscreens.
Best regards,
Charley
