We all know that with warmer weather, BBQs, and campfires comes the pesky little insects we’ve grown to call bugs – an ironic name seeing how that’s all they seem to do. Unfortunately many of the insect repellents we purchase not only repel these pests, but also introduce harmful chemicals that can seep into our skin. A harmful ingredient like DEET, when absorbed into our skin, is linked to neurological damage, seizures, and death. And the worst part, people put this stuff on themselves and their kids. Naturalnews.com points out this worrisome statistic: each year approximately one-third of all Americans spray and slather on insect repellents containing central nervous system toxin DEET.
Fortunately there are replacements for the many brand name insect repellents that contain DEET and other harmful chemical ingredients.
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