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When it comes to mainstream insect repellants, why do they all contain DEET and what is DEET anyways? There's alot of info out there on DEET, here are the basics.

DEET stands for N,N-Diethyl-meta-Toluamide (in case you were wondering!) and it is the active ingredient found in mainstream insect repellants.

So why avoid it and go for natural and organic alternatives? Well, for starters, DEET is considered an "unclassified carcinogen" by the World Health Organization and can be absorbed into the skin. DEET is a chemical plasticizer ingredient used in rubber, plastic cement or paint remover. Do you really want to put that on your skin? We wouldn't, which is Nayla Natural Care will never carry any products that contain DEET.

If you are looking for more info on this chemical, a great starting point is the Healthy Child, Healthy World page about DEET.

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