Needing a durable, DEET-free bug repellent that's a bit more water-resistant and hassle-free to travel with compared to a liquid spray?

Take our natural Bug-Off Body Glide with you on your next outdoor adventure – as you go fishing, boating, sunbathing, surfing, golfing – and focus on the FUN, not the bugs!

This compact, 1.35-oz bug repellent is TSA-friendly and comes in a non-liquid, solid form – which equals fewer headaches when trying to get through airport security lines.

Who benefits from the Bug-Off Body Glide?

Atheletes or outdoor enthusiasts who are fending off bugs in a hot, humid, wet, or *sweaty* context
Anyone fighting dry skin where a skin-conditioning bug repellent would be preferable
Frequent travellers whose tolerance has run empty for anything that adds time and hassle in the airport security line
Those who want to maximize "bug-off" power and duration by first applying the Bug-Off Body Glide before applying the DEET-free Bug-Off Spray (available HERE)

How is the DEET-free Bug-Off Body Glide different from DEET-free bug sprays?

1. It resists water & evaporation

Unlike water-soluable bug sprays, the Bug-Off Body Glide base is made of natural and organic oils – which not only nourishes and moisturizes the skin, but also better resists water and evaporation that can shorten the duration of "bug-off power" in water-soluable sprays.

2. It helps minimize body odor – a natural bug attractant

Our Bug-Off Body Glide additionally contains organic arrowroot and food-grade magnesium hydroxide – both of which help naturally absorb and diminish body odor, which is a natural "bait" known for attracting mosquitos (see References).

Ingredients

We enjoy sharing our healthy and carefully selected ingredients with you so you can feel good about what you're putting on your body.

This product is 100% natural and does not contain any DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) – a common ingredient in commercial insect repellents that comes with its own toxicity risks, such as skin inflammation or neurotoxicity that may result from DEET exposure of 4 g or more per week (see References).

The Bug-Off Body Glide is naturally plant-powered to repel bugs with these infusions and ingredients (see References):

Organic soap berries – from the Sapindus mukorossi tree that is rich in saponins and acts as a natural bug-repellent
Organic neem leaves & neem oil – from the Azadirachta indica neem tree that contain bug-repelling saponins plus insecticidal azadirachtin compounds
"Holy basil" (Tulsi) leaves & flowers – an adaptogenic herb that naturally repels mosquitoes
Therapeutic-grade citronella, peppermint, & clove essential oils – essential oils that have been shown to be effective in repelling mosquitos (see References)

Remaining ingredients include:

Organic kokum butter
Organic beeswax
Organic jojoba oil
Organic arrowroot
Magnesium hydroxide, food-grade
Organic castor oil
Avocado oil
Vitamin E

How to Apply

Glide body stick over areas of the skin that will be exposed to pesky bugs. After applying, follow up with Bug-Off Spray (HERE) for stronger and longer-lasting effects. Reapply every 2 hours or as needed.

Check out our Bug-Off Bundle HERE if you wish to purchase both the Bug-Off Spray together with the Bug-Off Body Glide.

If you are allergy-prone, we advise noting the ingredient list first and doing a small patch-test before using on the whole body.

Bug-Off Body Glide

$16.00

Quantity

Handmade in the USA.

Comes in a portable, plastic wind-up tube; size meets TSA requirements for ease of travel. Easily fits in a small bag, purse, or pocket.

Size:

1.35 oz
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