Deet Free Mosquito Spray South Africa | SoPure® Naturally

Product Description

SoPure® Vanilla Mosquito Spray is a DEET free mosquito spray scented with warm vanilla. It dries light on the skin. Spray arms, legs and hair, then let them play. Many repellents carry an age warning you only find at dusk, with a baby on your hip. SoPure® is made with no DEET and no pesticides.

It actually works. The scent is what keeps them off, and it is water based, so it dries light. Best for family evenings outside, in the garden and on the stoep. For malaria areas, follow the malaria guidance in the FAQ as well. Shop the safe lane.

Why You'll Love It

Water based, and gentle on skin.
The formula is water based. No DEET, no pesticides, no citronella.

The scent is the repellent.
Warm vanilla is what keeps mosquitoes off, so reapply every two hours outside.

Light on skin. Kids ask for it.
It dries without an oily film, and there is no sharp citronella smell.

Product Benefits

Made with no DEET and no pesticides.
Water based, so it dries without an oily film.
Scented with warm vanilla, not citronella.
Gentle from 0 months+.
No synthetic dyes and no parabens.
Beauty Without Cruelty certified.
Made in Johannesburg since 2005.

Free From Nasties

No DEET, No Insecticides, No Citronella, No Petrochemicals, No Synthetic Dyes, No Parabens, No Isopropyl Alcohol.

How To Use

Shake well before use. Spray onto arms, legs, and hair. Spray into your hands first, then wipe gently over the face. Reapply every two hours while you are outside, because the scent is what keeps them off, and scent fades. Bath first where you can. Clean skin holds the scent longer. Spray behind the ears and around the wrists.

FAQ

What age can you use insect repellent on a baby?

Public health and paediatric guidance is that insect repellent should not be used on babies under two months old. For a baby that young the recommended protection is physical: clothing that covers the arms and legs, and mosquito netting over the cot, the pram and the carrier. From two months, DEET-based repellents are considered safe when used as directed, and oil of lemon eucalyptus is avoided under three years. SoPure® Vanilla Mosquito Spray contains no DEET, no pesticides and no essential oils, and is labelled gentle from 0 months+. For the youngest babies, use it alongside a net and covering clothing rather than instead of them.

Does vanilla repel mosquitoes?

Vanilla works by masking the scents that draw mosquitoes to you, rather than by killing them. The evidence is mixed. Some studies note a repellent effect from vanillin and its use as a fixative that slows other repellents evaporating, while clinical sources are clear that a vanilla scent fades quickly and needs frequent reapplication. SoPure® Vanilla Mosquito Spray is built around exactly that, which is why the label asks you to reapply every two hours while you are outside.

How often should you reapply mosquito repellent?

Every two hours while you are outside is a reliable rule for a scent-based repellent, and more often after swimming or sweating. A scent-based repellent fades as its scent fades, so the protection ends at about the point where you stop being able to smell it. SoPure® works the same way. Bath first where you can, because clean skin holds the scent longer, and spray behind the ears and around the wrists.

What is the difference between a DEET free mosquito spray and a regular insect repellent?

A DEET free spray works by scent, masking the cues mosquitoes use to find you. A conventional repellent uses a registered active ingredient such as DEET or picaridin, which lasts longer per application. The trade is duration against what goes onto the skin, and it is why a scent-based spray needs reapplying more often. SoPure® Vanilla Mosquito Spray is water based and scented with vanilla, so it suits a garden evening rather than a night deep in a malaria area.

Does a natural mosquito repellent protect against malaria?

No repellent, natural or conventional, prevents malaria on its own. In a malaria area the recommended protection is layered: cover arms and legs, sleep under a treated mosquito net, take extra care at dusk and dawn, and follow medical advice on antimalarial medication. SoPure® Naturally says the same on the pack. Keep babies and children under five out of malaria areas, and always sleep under a mosquito net.

Ingredients

Aqua, Ethyl Vanillin, Natural Ethanol, Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate.

Storage & Warnings

Store upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. For external use only. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. In case of ingestion, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 0861 555 777 and seek medical advice.