The oil creates a barrier on skin that mosquitoes find difficult to penetrate ... For a more economical approach, consider making homemade catnip spray by steeping dried catnip leaves in hot ...

More information: Sophie Charrasse et al, Computational histology reveals that concomitant application of insect repellent with sunscreen impairs UV protection in an ex vivo human skin model ...

There are few things as annoying as a mosquito ... lighter spray – even though it’s the same product – meant we felt more confident using this on our notoriously sensitive skin.

Scientists turned discarded aloe vera waste peels into natural insecticides that may help protect crops, reduce pollution, ...

The WHO says insect repellents, mosquito nets, mosquito coils and protective clothing (treated with permethrin or etofenprox for extra protection) are the first line of defence against mosquitoes.

“To our knowledge, our study is the first to evaluate the potential toxicity of combining real-life sunscreen and insect repellent products using ex vivo human skin samples,” scientists wrot ...

All of this did not prevent me from trying all manner of hacks myself. • As reported in my most recent column, pots will boil ...

Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus peels make your skin healthier by fighting free radicals and enhancing collagen ...

do a patch test to ensure there is no skin irritation. Mix apple cider vinegar with an assortment of essential oils like lavender, mint, or rosemary. Store this blend in a spray bottle and voila!

You’ll also want to keep witch hazel away from unsealed or porous surfaces. “While witch hazel is generally safe, use caution ...