From BBQs and picnics to hiking and camping trips, the summer months are a great time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Aside from sunburns (wear your hats and SPF!), bug bites can really suck the fun out of your outdoor activities. Thankfully, there are some great vegan options available to help keep the bugs from biting, as well as to treat the bites you may get while on your outdoor adventures.
California Baby Natural Bug Blend Bug Repellent
California Baby’s Bug Repellent is all-natural and safe for use on those ages 6 months and up. It’s not just for kids, though. This natural bug blend is great for adults, too, and a good choice for those with sensitive skin. Made with citronella, lemongrass, and cedar essential oils, this repellent is DEET-free and made from plant-based ingredients. It can even be used to soothe existing bites thanks to calendula and aloe vera, making it a great addition to your medicine cabinet.
Repel Soap Bar
Wondercide creates safe and effective, plant-based pest protection for pets, families, and homes. Their Repel Soap Bar is perfect for keeping hands and bodies fresh and clean with the added benefit of protection from bug bites. In the event you end up with a bite, the Repel Soap Bar is also wonderful for soothing common skin issues like annoying bug bites thanks to the included aloe vera.
Wondercide also offers shampoo bars for your pets!
BuzzPatch Mosquito Repellent Patch
BuzzPatch is an all-natural, non-toxic, and DEET-free mosquito repellent patch. Using essential oils, BuzzPatch works as a shield that confuses mosquitos so they stay away and keep you bite-free! The colorful patches are made with medical grade tape, making it easy to apply to clothing and skin without worrying they will peel off. The fun designs and natural ingredients make them great for kids, but there’s no reason adults can’t wear them, too!
Kinfield Relief Balm
Kinfield’s Relief Balm offers relief from itching and hydration for dry skin in a convenient push-up paper tube that will have you saying goodbye to other messy creams and salves. The balm’s ingredients include colloidal oatmeal, avocado oil, arnica, turmeric butter, Indonesian Cajeput, plus shea butter and other plant oils. The balm can be used to moisturize, relieve itching from bug bites and skin irritations, as well as an herbal salve for tired muscles. Another great feature? The packaging, from the box to the push-up tube, is made entirely plastic-free from paper, allowing them to be recycled along with your other paper products.
Bug Bite Thing
Bug Bite Thing is a nifty little tool used to help alleviate the pain, itching, and swelling from bites and stings. Using suction, Bug Bite Thing extracts insect saliva and venom from under the skin. With the irritant removed, the body stops producing the reaction that leads to the uncomfortable symptoms often experienced after a bug bite. Bug Bite Thing can also be used to remove stingers and splinters. Plus, its light weight and option to be easily attached to a keychain makes it super easy to keep with you. Use code ‘VEG10’ at checkout now until September 9th for 10% off your Bug Bite Thing purchase!
