Bye Bye mozis! 

Fact: Mosquitoes love me. I don't know why? May be my blood type? I'd be in a group, they'd get some bites or none at all, and me? I'll have all the bites! Put me in a corner and for sure, there'll be mosquitoes hovering around me. I seemed to be a walking mosquito magnet everywhere I go. They surely had a feast with my blood!

That is why it is important that I have something to keep this pesky, little sucking creatures away. And I think, I just found the one that works for me.

And these are....


Human Heart Nature Bug Shield Deet-free Lotion

Priced @ Php 99 from Robinsons Supermarket

100% no harmful chemicals:

No DEET, parabens, synthetic fragrances, mineral oil or other toxic substances. 

How to use: Apply evenly to exposed skin. Re-apply every 2-4 hours or as needed. 

Ingredients: aqua (water), stearyl alcohol (coconut-derived), Cymbopogon winterianus (citronella) leaf essential oil, Glycine soja (soybean) oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride (coconut-dervied), glyceryl stearate SE (vegetable-derived), dicaprylyl ether (vegetable-derived), xanthan gum,  Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf essential oil, glyceryl caprylate (coconut palm and glycerin-derived), citric acid

(Source: Product label)

Bye Bye Mosquito Sticker

Bought @Mercury drugstore, priced @ Php 38 or 39


Directions for use: Stick patch on area near person such as on clothes or furniture, but not on skin to repel mosquitoes. Wash hands after every use. Patch good up to 12 hours. Active Ingredients: Oil of Citronella, Oil of Lemon, Oil of Eucalyptus. 
Does not contain DEET.

My thoughts about the products

Human Heart Nature Deet-free Lotion

• The product is effective! It does a good job of repelling away those mosquitoes. At day time, I re-apply like after 3-4 hours, 5 hours max but at night, I'd just put it before going to sleep and I wake up bite free. I can actually still smell the Citronella scent on my skin!
• It is safe, all natural with no toxic chemicals; deet-free. (Bears the Natural Products Association seal of naturalness for personal care products. 
• Does not cause me any irritation or allergic reaction unlike with the commercial mosquito lotions I used before which gave my skin a burning sensation and caused rashes.
• Spreads easily, a little goes a long way. Talk about economical! ☺  
• Budget friendly at Php 99.
• 100% of the profits from the product is used to fund poor farming communities and community development in the Philippines. 

(To know more about the product and their advocacy, you may visit https://humanheartnature.com/buy/index.php/bug-shield-lotion-050ml.html)

Cons? The Citronella smell may come off as too strong for some, but for me, I have no problem with that. It does not bother me at all. 

Overall ranking: Its a 4.5 out of 5 star rating! 

Bye bye mosquito sticker

• Just peel, stick and go. Convenient to use any time, any where. I always have this in my bag just in case I need one.
• Safe to use as you put this only on clothes or object/area near a person and not on skin.
• Non-toxic, deet-free
• Adheres well. Does not fall off easily.
• Does not stain clothes or leave any marks on objects.
• Long lasting, lasts me a day and so far, whenever I use this, I don't get any mosquito bites. 

Cons:

• Good for just a few uses. The pack only contains 6 sticker patches. Personally, I think its not the best choice if you want the most out of your money. I'd be sure to switch if I find something more economical out there. 

Overall ranking: I give this mosquito repellent stickers 4 out of 5 star rating.

Final Opinion on the products: 

I do recommend these products. It's a wise choice especially the Bug lotion from Human Heart Nature. I've been using it for years now. It is guaranteed effective and safe. I definitely wouldn't go for anything else. 

The mosquito sticker, I've been using for months, is also okay. 

These products are good especially for moms out there who wants to keep their children protected from mosquitoes. Gives you the peace of mind knowing your little ones are safe. 

I use the Bug lotion more often than the stickers. There are times at night when  I'll put lotion and still stick a patch to my bed hehehe. 

How about you?

What products have you used to protect yourself from mosquitoes?

Share you thoughts and comment down below.

Thank you!