Journal

Journal

Notes on skin, botanicals and the places our ingredients come from — written by the people who make the formula.

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Do Mosquito Repellent Bracelets Work? An Honest Look at the Alternatives (2026)

Do mosquito repellent bracelets work? A peer-reviewed study tested five wearables and only one cut mosquito attraction. What the evidence and EPA say. Close-up portrait of a woman with wet hair and dewy skin 8 min read

Unscented Insect Repellent: What Texture and Scent Really Mean on Skin (2026)

Unscented insect repellent decoded: what unscented really means, how sprays, wipes and lotions differ on skin, and what the EPA and NPIC say. Woman in a black crochet hat standing in front of a pyramid in the desert 8 min read

How Long Does Mosquito Repellent Last, and Does It Expire? (2026)

How long does mosquito repellent last on skin, and does it expire in the bottle? Duration figures from Penn State, NPIC and EPA, plus storage rules. Woman in a black leather jacket under a blue boat canopy beside a canal 9 min read

Are There Mosquitoes in the UK? What Actually Changed (2026)

Are there mosquitoes in the UK? Yes: 36 native species, plus a first ever Aedes aegypti breeding detection in 2026. What UKHSA surveillance shows. Best Mosquito Repellent for Tropical Travel: Sprays, Lotions and Creams Compared 7 min read

Best Mosquito Repellent for Tropical Travel: Sprays, Lotions and Creams Compared

The best mosquito repellent for tropical travel depends on format. Spray, lotion and cream compared for heat, sweat and swimming, per EPA and NPIC. How to Prevent Mosquito Bites in Humid Weather 6 min read

How to Prevent Mosquito Bites in Humid Weather

How to prevent mosquito bites in humid weather: what changes with breeding, biting hours and repellent wear-off, per CDC and WHO guidance. Mosquito Repellent for Sensitive Skin: What to Check Before You Buy 7 min read

Mosquito Repellent for Sensitive Skin: What to Check Before You Buy

Choosing a mosquito repellent for sensitive skin: what to check on the label, how EU fragrance rules changed in 2026, and how to patch test. DEET-Free Mosquito Repellent: What Actually Works 9 min read

DEET-Free Mosquito Repellent: What Actually Works

The CDC names six DEET-free actives it considers proven safe and effective. Here's how each one performs, what format changes, and when to skip them. Natural Bug Repellent for Skin: What the Evidence Supports (2026) 7 min read

Natural Bug Repellent for Skin: What the Evidence Supports (2026)

Which natural bug repellent ingredients hold up on skin, and which don't. A verdict-by-verdict look at the evidence, per EPA, NPIC and peer review.