Product Review: Human Heart Nature Citronella Bug Spray: Shoo Off Those Pesky Mosquitoes the Organic Way

Saturday, June 16, 2012

     The rainy season has officially begun. Get ready with your umbrellas, raincoats, rain boots and other stuff that protects and prevents you from getting wet. Aside from these, I'm adding extra protection and prevention this season not from wet but from a dangerous infectious tropical disease. This is no other than Dengue fever! It's not an ordinary disease. Once bitten by the mosquito who carries the infection, if not given immediate medication it will lead to death. Scary but true. I myself became a victim not once but twice and I'm lucky because I survived. I don't want that to happen again! I'm always praying that it will not happen to my only son. It's too dangerous for him to have this disease. He's a G6PD deficient baby and anti- malaria's antibiotic is a no-no for him.

     Anyhoo, I want to share another organic product that keeps me and my son mosquito-free. This is our third bottle now and I'm getting hooked. At first, the hubby keeps on insisting if this thing works. He's asking so many questions like can it really protect you from mosquito bites?is it safe for your son's skin? is it like Off lotion? I only replied YES!

Human Heart Nature Citronella Bug Spray
Shoo off mosquitoes and other pesky bugs with an effective, organic antidote! No dangerous chemicals mean this gentle formula is safe even for very young children.
100% No Harmful Chemicals: No DEET, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, SLS/SLES, formaldehyde or other toxic substances.

     Being a paranoid mom, I always check him from time to time if there's a suspecting mosquito bite. By the way, he's also allergic to insect bites. I'm always worried. I want to protect him from head to toe. He's wearing pajamas every day even if there were times he feels uncomfortable with it. I tried different anti-mosquito lotion but my son refuses every time I apply it on his skin. The scent of those lotions is also bothering me. It's like spraying Baygon and Raid on your skin. Even though they introduced different variants in the market, I will still prefer organic ones. I'm not new to Human Heart Nature. I'm in love with their Feminine Wash and Sunflower Beauty Oil that's why I didn't hesitate to try the Citronella Bug Spray when I saw it online.
Human Heart Nature Citronella Bug Spray

     Shoo off disease-causing mosquitoes and other pesky bugs! Our all-natural, DEET-free formulation is infused with organic virgin coconut oil (VCO) - known for its skin-healing, moisturizing and anti-microbial benefits - organic citronella oil - a well-known insect repellent, and organic lemongrass essential oil together with rosemary and lavender essential oils give a pleasant aroma that’s good for you but bad for the mosquitoes and bugs. 100% of profits from this product go to fund the development of sustainable livelihood for Filipino farming communities.

      Did you know: DEET is a known neurotoxin found in many pesticides and bug repellents. Studies have linked DEET to neurological damage. Once it enters the bloodstream, it makes its way to the nervous system, where it has even been known to cause seizures and death in extreme overexposure cases. It can be especially harmful to children and babies.* Why risk it? taken from Human Heart Nature website 

size: 3.38 fl.oz./ 100ml

price: 159.75 php (Around $3.77+)

place bought: Human Heart Nature Store

instruction for use: Pump onto hands and rub evenly throughout the body. Avoid eyes. Reapply every 2 hours depending on the physical activity.

ingredients: Organic cocos nucifera oil, Cymbopogon winterius essential oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil, Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil, Lavandula augustifolia oil, Tocopherol (natural vitamin E)


What I like:
  • It's organic.
  • The scent is not overpowering, I like the smell of lemongrass very natural!
  • It has VCO which is very moisturizing.
  • A little goes a long way.
  • The texture is thick, it's oil-based.
  • Easily absorbed by the skin.
  • There's a little greasy feel that will fade away after a few minutes.
  • Affordable.
  • Easily accessible.
  • There are a batch, manufacturing and expiry date.
  • It's REALLY EFFECTIVE!!! I can feel that a mosquito is about to bite me but it just slides off and repels on my skin.

What I don't like:
  • None!

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:
     I give this a 5/5 rating! I really love this! A word of caution to first-time users: use sparingly if you're not comfortable applying oil to your body. You may find this a bit oily because the formula is very thick. But if you'll ask me, never mind the texture of this insect repellent. It saves the day from mosquito bites :D

Do you use insect repellents? Which one do you find effective? Share your thoughts!

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27 comments

  1. Really helpful and on time post for this dengue awareness month.

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  2. I can't imagine living in a place where a mosquito bite can kill! I don't know if I would be able to sleep. I'm glad this stuff works. I too wouldn't want to put stuff on my child that smelled like raid. Ick!!

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  3. One thing I hate about summer is the bugs that come out. I remember one year my son was eaten by them. he had this huge gold ball sized bumps all over his legs from them. it was horrible. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

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  4. Like always, prevention is better than cure. Having organic products to shoo away dengue fever and other infections is good. Each household should own one bottle of Human Heart Nature Citronella Bug Spray.

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  5. I hate mosquitos, but sadly they love me. I need to try this!

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  6. Our mosquitoes don't usually carry disease, but they certainly are annoying! And most bug sprays don't work on me so I get eaten alive. I'm always willing to try something new and see if it works!

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  7. That looks like a great bug spray. I love that it doesn't have chemicals.

    Michelle F.

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  8. hate hate hate mosquitoes! I swear they follow me around everywhere I go

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  9. What a great product! Living in Minnesota, we always have tons of mosquitos- but luckily no terrible diseases like dengue fever!

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  10. I love knowing that a spray that is going on my skin is made of organic materials instead of spraying toxic chemicals onto my skin. Thanks for sharing about this spray.

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  11. I love that the sent is not overpowering. I always seem to attract mosquitoes. I would love to try this product out!

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  12. My boyfriend just tried a DEET repellent for the first time and it made him feel kind of ooky. This might be a better option for him then. Thanks!

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  13. Being a woman originally from the South, I understand how relieving it must be to have a product that repels those nasty/pesty mosquitos. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. 100% of the profits are donated?? That's NICE!! And it's for a great cause!

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  15. Never tried organic bug spray will have to give this a go!

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  16. Ugh we so need some of this in Florida! The bugs get really bothersome, thanks!

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  17. I love this! I never use the other sprays, because I'm allergic to DEET. This could work for me.

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  18. An organic bug spray? Who knew? This sounds great. I must try it because I refuse to put DEET on my son.

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  19. We can't live without our citronella spray! Keeps mosquitos away like magic!

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  20. We have so many mosquitoes here in Florida. I'll have to try this product!

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  21. My oldest daughter is allergic to mosquito bites, but I hate spraying her down in chemicals. This would be perfect for her!

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  22. I'm so glad to hear that this works. I have been trying to find something more organic to use.

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  23. I love this! I'm using this almost everyday. Love the smell.

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  24. We're starting to get fruit flies this month. This would be helpful.

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  25. I have to remind myself to get few of this for myself. :(

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  26. Love it! Organic bug spray. How cool.

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  27. I hate mosquitoes.... and getting rid of mosquitoes with something organic is the best one could think of.. thanks for sharing

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