The insect repellent market has been dominated by products containing Deet, but because of increased awareness of the downsides (melting of plastics and toxicity), consumers are now looking for proven and safe alternatives.Picaridin is just that. Proven to be as effective as Deet it is recommended by the World Health Organisation as repellent of choice for malaria prevention. As well as proven effective, Picaridin also has exceptional cosmetic properties in that it is gentle on the skin, non-greasy, pleasant smelling and won't melt plastics! This new generation insect repellent uses Picaridin, a breakthrough substitute for DEET. Picaridin is non-toxic, does not penetrate the skin and is suitable for anyone 2 years or older.