List of Mosquito Repellent
Available in the Philippines
Below is a list of mosquito repellent available in the Philippines. The article below is from the Philippine Daily Inquirer and I am reproducing it word-for-word.
Note: Off lotion, Off for kids, Off overtime, and Off soft & scented is available at any grocery and drugstore in the Philippines. It is the most common mosquito repellent in the Philippines.
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What: Anti-Bug Balm is created by Badger, the same company behind the popular Sleep
Balm (another product we love). Badger Anti-Bug Balm is a USDA-certified organic insect repellent that contains all-natural ingredients, including citronella oil, cedar oil and lemongrass oil. Don’t let the pretty packaging fool you—this balm is effective. And we’re not the only ones who love it. It has gotten great reviews from people who used it, including one who brought it to the jungles of the Amazon and swears the balm kept her protected.
Where: Rustan’s Essenses
How much: P495 for the big 2-oz tin
How: Apply it to your face, hands and other exposed areas.
Why it’s good: This balm doesn’t just drive bugs away, it’s good for your children’s skin, too.
Bite Be Gone
What: Bite Be Gone Mosquito Duo is a two-in-one product—the tube contains a repellent cream that promises to prevent mosquito bites while the cap holds a balm that can be used to soothe
mosquito bites.
Where: Rustan’s Essenses
How much: P295
How: Apply a small amount of the repellent cream on the skin. Apply the balm onto bites and massage lightly. Apply two to three times a day.
Why it’s good: Bite Be Gone comes in a tube that’s handy and can easily be slipped into your bag.
Off! Soft & Scented
What: Off! Soft & Scented is an insect repellent lotion that contains chamomile. Dermatologically tested, Off! Soft & Scented doesn’t just offer protection from mosquitoes, it also promises to soothe the skin.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P114.75 for 100 ml
How: Apply lotion on exposed areas.
Why it’s good: Off! Soft & Scented is extra gentle on the skin.
Off! Aqua Spritz
What: Off! Aqua Spritz is an insect repellent spray that feels light on the skin.
Where: Watsons
How much: P79.75 for 30 ml
How: Spray evenly on exposed skin. To use on your face and neck, spray onto hand and rub on. Repeat application after four hours. Do not spray onto the hands of small children—they might rub their eyes and cause irritation.
Why it’s good: Off! Aqua Spritz’s formula is non-greasy. We love the convenience of easy application—no mess!
Bug Off! Wristband
What: Bug Off! is an insect repelling wristband that contains no DEET and no chemical-based insecticides. Since it uses plant oil-based ingredients such as citronella, lemongrass and geranium to keep bugs away, it is safe and nontoxic. There are Bug Off! wristbands for adults and for kids.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P179.75
How: Wear it like a bracelet.
Why it’s good: If your kids don’t like being rubbed with lotion, this wristband might be a good way to go. Bug Off! lasts for as long as 180 hours. If used for just eight hours a day and stored properly after every use, it can last up to 22 days. A bonus? The wristbands for kids glow in the dark, making it fun for kids to wear.
Off! For Kids
What: Off! For Kids is an insect repelling lotion that was formulated for kids. It offers three hours of protection and comes with a tropical fresh fragrance.
Where: Watsons
How much: P65
How: Apply lotion to exposed skin.
Why it’s good: Off! For Kids’ formula is gentle and smells like melons and berries.
Off! Overtime
What: Off! Overtime is an insect repelling lotion that offers eight-hour protection.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P79.75 for 50 ml
How: Rub lotion on the exposed skin.
Why it’s good: Its long-lasting effect offers convenience. No need to reapply every four hours.
Pest Off! Anti-Mosquito Patch
What: Pest Off! Anti-Mosquito Patches are patches that can be attached to clothes to offer up to 12 hours of protection from mosquitoes.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P97.75 for five patches
How: Attach adhesive side to clothes.
Why it’s good: Pest Off! is chemical-free and can also be attached to furniture to drive mosquitoes away from your home.
Para’Kito
What: Para’Kito wrist bands are natural refillable wrist bands that offer protection from mosquitoes by using natural essences.
Where: Kidz Station (Power Plant, Glorietta, Shangri-La Mall)
How much: P495
How: Insert the active pellet into one of the wristbands and wear it.
Why it’s good: Para’Kito is easy to wear and safe. There are different colors you and your kids can choose from.
Buzz Away
What: Buzz Away is a natural repellent that doesn’t just protect you from mosquitoes—it keeps ticks, flies, gnats away, too.
Where: Healthy Options
How much: P745
How: Just spray it on.
Why it’s good: The spray offers ultimate convenience. Buzz Away’s formula is non-sticky and leaves the skin feeling cool.
What: Anti-Bug Balm is created by Badger, the same company behind the popular Sleep
Balm (another product we love). Badger Anti-Bug Balm is a USDA-certified organic insect repellent that contains all-natural ingredients, including citronella oil, cedar oil and lemongrass oil. Don’t let the pretty packaging fool you—this balm is effective. And we’re not the only ones who love it. It has gotten great reviews from people who used it, including one who brought it to the jungles of the Amazon and swears the balm kept her protected.
Where: Rustan’s Essenses
How much: P495 for the big 2-oz tin
How: Apply it to your face, hands and other exposed areas.
Why it’s good: This balm doesn’t just drive bugs away, it’s good for your children’s skin, too.
Bite Be Gone
What: Bite Be Gone Mosquito Duo is a two-in-one product—the tube contains a repellent cream that promises to prevent mosquito bites while the cap holds a balm that can be used to soothe
mosquito bites.
Where: Rustan’s Essenses
How much: P295
How: Apply a small amount of the repellent cream on the skin. Apply the balm onto bites and massage lightly. Apply two to three times a day.
Why it’s good: Bite Be Gone comes in a tube that’s handy and can easily be slipped into your bag.
Off! Soft & Scented
What: Off! Soft & Scented is an insect repellent lotion that contains chamomile. Dermatologically tested, Off! Soft & Scented doesn’t just offer protection from mosquitoes, it also promises to soothe the skin.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P114.75 for 100 ml
How: Apply lotion on exposed areas.
Why it’s good: Off! Soft & Scented is extra gentle on the skin.
Off! Aqua Spritz
What: Off! Aqua Spritz is an insect repellent spray that feels light on the skin.
Where: Watsons
How much: P79.75 for 30 ml
How: Spray evenly on exposed skin. To use on your face and neck, spray onto hand and rub on. Repeat application after four hours. Do not spray onto the hands of small children—they might rub their eyes and cause irritation.
Why it’s good: Off! Aqua Spritz’s formula is non-greasy. We love the convenience of easy application—no mess!
Bug Off! Wristband
What: Bug Off! is an insect repelling wristband that contains no DEET and no chemical-based insecticides. Since it uses plant oil-based ingredients such as citronella, lemongrass and geranium to keep bugs away, it is safe and nontoxic. There are Bug Off! wristbands for adults and for kids.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P179.75
How: Wear it like a bracelet.
Why it’s good: If your kids don’t like being rubbed with lotion, this wristband might be a good way to go. Bug Off! lasts for as long as 180 hours. If used for just eight hours a day and stored properly after every use, it can last up to 22 days. A bonus? The wristbands for kids glow in the dark, making it fun for kids to wear.
Off! For Kids
What: Off! For Kids is an insect repelling lotion that was formulated for kids. It offers three hours of protection and comes with a tropical fresh fragrance.
Where: Watsons
How much: P65
How: Apply lotion to exposed skin.
Why it’s good: Off! For Kids’ formula is gentle and smells like melons and berries.
Off! Overtime
What: Off! Overtime is an insect repelling lotion that offers eight-hour protection.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P79.75 for 50 ml
How: Rub lotion on the exposed skin.
Why it’s good: Its long-lasting effect offers convenience. No need to reapply every four hours.
Pest Off! Anti-Mosquito Patch
What: Pest Off! Anti-Mosquito Patches are patches that can be attached to clothes to offer up to 12 hours of protection from mosquitoes.
Where: Ace Hardware
How much: P97.75 for five patches
How: Attach adhesive side to clothes.
Why it’s good: Pest Off! is chemical-free and can also be attached to furniture to drive mosquitoes away from your home.
Para’Kito
What: Para’Kito wrist bands are natural refillable wrist bands that offer protection from mosquitoes by using natural essences.
Where: Kidz Station (Power Plant, Glorietta, Shangri-La Mall)
How much: P495
How: Insert the active pellet into one of the wristbands and wear it.
Why it’s good: Para’Kito is easy to wear and safe. There are different colors you and your kids can choose from.
Buzz Away
What: Buzz Away is a natural repellent that doesn’t just protect you from mosquitoes—it keeps ticks, flies, gnats away, too.
Where: Healthy Options
How much: P745
How: Just spray it on.
Why it’s good: The spray offers ultimate convenience. Buzz Away’s formula is non-sticky and leaves the skin feeling cool.
