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Yes it does! Good Riddance Tropical and Sensitive Insect Repellents have both been registered with the APVMA – Australia's accreditation body for insect repellents. To be registered, we had to be able to prove that our products are just as effective at repelling mosquitoes, midges and sandflies as any other DEET-based product on the market. 

Most insect repellents on the market contain DEET as their active ingredient – in fact, one of the most common pieces of misinformation that we hear is that you need to use a DEET-based insect repellent to be protected against the mozzies. Sure, it's an easy way to formulate a product that works, but it's certainly not the only option.

DEET is a registered pesticide. It is a member of the same family of chemicals (toluenes) that are used in paint removers and the solvents used in rubber and plastic cements. If you get too close to your car while you're applying DEET, chances are, you'll start to dissolve the tough wearing top coat. That's not something we wanted on our skin!

Research indicates that regular exposure to DEET may lead to memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath. It is also toxic to the liver. Children are particularly susceptible to DEET as their skin more readily absorbs chemicals and their nervous systems are still developing.

We were also pretty concerned by the environmental effects of DEET. It remains highly persistent in water, soil and air. In fact, DEET is one of the most frequently detected organic contaminants in European and US streams and rivers. And testing of wastewater treatment plants found that they were not able to effectively filter out DEET. As a result, DEET has been found in sediments, soils and living organisms around waterways. Everyone worries about the effects of sunscreens on the reef – what about the effects of a pesticide on aquatic flora and fauna?

We LOVE sharing about amazing products that have worked for our family and that is how our small, family business began. If you heard about Good Riddance through us and the people we serve, that's probably the biggest and best reason to buy from Naturally Outdoors!  

Absolutely! We recommend applying sunscreen first and then the Good Riddance Insect Repellent over the top. That way, you won't be locking in the essential oils with a layer of sunscreen and they'll be free to do their thing – repel the mozzies and midges.  

 The Good Riddance Tropical contains quite a strong blend of essential oils, including citronella, which can occasionally be irritating to sensitive skin.

The Good Riddance Sensitive insect repellent has been specifically formulated for babies 3 months and over, pregnant women, and children with eczema. The product has gone through (and passed) the same level of safety and clinical testing as our Tropical range but contains a different blend of essential oils that are far gentler on the skin.

We recommend always doing a patch test before you use the product for the first time. See our instructions above for more information.

How do I apply the Sensitive repellant? 

We recommend always doing a patch test before you use the product for the first time. Apply a pea-sized amount of product as close as possible to the most affected area and leave for 24 hours. If any sort of irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately. If you do not experience any irritation you may go ahead and use the product as directed.

To apply the cream, dot a small amount of cream on an area of exposed skin, then gently spread the cream to cover as much skin as possible. Continue this process until cream has been applied to all exposed skin.

Make sure you apply to all areas not covered by clothing, such as your neck, ears, behind your knees, under your arms, tops of feet and legs. Not only does the smell of the cream repel the mozzies, but the cream itself is also rich with shea butter and beeswax which create an additional physical barrier against the midges.

Reapply as you feel necessary. The repellent lasts at least for 90 minutes and generally up to 3-4 hours, however, every individual and situation is different.

Everybody is different and what works for some will not for others.

We have designed and tested our Sensitive range for people with sensitive skin. The cream is rich with shea butter and beeswax which make it nourishing to the skin and the essential oil blend is free from citronella. We've even chosen a unique preservative that has been derived from basil.

But, even so, it is still possible to react to natural and low-irritant ingredients so we do suggest you patch test first to ensure no reactions.

If there is an ingredient that you know you react to, send an email to info@goodriddance.com.au and we'll be happy to let you know if it is present in the product.

Insect repellents should not be used on babies under three months old as their skin barrier is still developing. Instead, keep them in a pram covered with netting in areas where mosquitoes are a problem. In babies over 3 months, we recommend our Good Riddance Sensitive Insect Repellent, but always patch test first and discontinue use if any skin irritation occurs. 

The Good Riddance Tropical contains quite a strong blend of essential oils, including citronella, which can occasionally be irritating to sensitive skin.

The Good Riddance Sensitive insect repellent has been specifically formulated for babies 3 months and over, pregnant women and children with eczema. The product has gone through (and passed) the same level of safety and clinical testing as our Tropical range but contains a different blend of essential oils that are far gentler on the skin.

The effectiveness of Good Riddance relies on making sure that all of your exposed skin has been covered. If you accidentally miss an area of skin, particularly tasty-smelling mozzie magnets might find that they're still attracting the mozzies to those areas.

Additionally, midge bites can often take hours or even days to appear after actually being bitten. They are so small that you might be unaware of the fact that you were bitten before you had the chance to apply an insect repellent. The bites can then be irritated by excessive heat or sweat, triggering that crazy itch!

The first thing we would suggest doing is making sure that you have applied Good Riddance correctly before the mozzies and midges have a chance to start biting.

We do recognise, however, that there is always a chance that Good Riddance might not be the right product for you.

When you apply Good Riddance to your skin, it interacts with your skin's bacterial flora and your body to produce a unique aroma on you. For most people, this will effectively repel mosquitoes and midges, however, there's a very small percentage of people who may find that Good Riddance doesn't work as well for them.

We want everyone to feel like they can try a DEET-free product and not have to worry about wasting their money.

That's why we offer a 100% money back guarantee if you find the product does not work for you.

All you need to do is send an email to info@goodriddance.com.au letting us know that you're not completely satisfied with the product and we'll be more than happy to refund you the entire cost of the product. 

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