Although mosquitoes are tiny, they can potentially be extremely dangerous for the human population. 

They can transmit serious infectious diseases: Viral Encephalitis, West Nile Fever, Ross River Fever, Malaria and others.

Climate change, destruction of forests, and urbanization are some of the main factors that lead to more frequent outbreaks of viruses such as dengue, Ziga and chikungunya around the world, according to research by the World Health Organization.

All inhabitants of the planet are at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. One study showed that people with blood type 0 are twice as susceptible to mosquito bites/bites compared to people with blood type A.

Symptoms of a mosquito bite:

At least once in our lives, we have had an unpleasant experience with a mosquito bite, so almost all of us are familiar with the symptoms after this "event" that arise as an immune response of our body.

The patient almost always has symptoms like redness, swelling and itching, usually in the form of skin bulge, with or without a minor vesicle. The substance that enters the body after a mosquito bite leads to the activation of the immune response, and thus the production of mediators and histamine, which results in a recognizable symptom-unpleasant itching.

Chemical mosquito repellents are used commonly but are also associated with numerous risks. Chemical repellents may contain N and N-diethyl-m-toluamide that cause eye, skin, and respiratory organ irritation. 

Excessive use can cause toxic systemic reactions.

At this time of year, pregnant women and children are more sensitive, so you should always use natural preparations.

 In their composition, they most often have:

Citronella is a mixture of plant essential oils that effectively repels mosquitoes, so it is a common ingredient in many repellents.

Geraniol is a mixture of plant essential oils with a pleasant aroma and smell for people but unpleasant for mosquitoes. Its effect lasts about two to four hours.

What characteristics should a mosquito repellent have?

• Natural and safe protection of children against mosquitoes and other insects from the first days of life. 

• A blend of non-toxic, non-irritating, effective, natural extracts suitable for use by the youngest children from the first days of life.

• To have a smell of natural origin that is PLEASANT FOR CHILDREN and adults and unpleasant for insects.

• Applied to the skin, it forms a barrier that repels mosquitoes, flies and other insects

• That it is not greasy, does not leave stains and moisturizes the skin.