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10 Reasons Why Moms Swear By This Gentle Bug Repellent
By Susan A.
Last Updated March 12, 2025
Read this BEFORE you spray another chemical bug repellent on your child!
BUG BRUSH
Brush-on applicator , precise, no messy sprays
DEET-free plant-based formula
Targets mosquitoes
No greasy or sticky residue
Fresh, light botanical scent
For ages 6 months and up
VS
OTHER BUG REPELLENTS
Messy aerosol sprays or lotions
DEET or synthetic pesticides
Limited protection
(often mosquitoes only)
Sticky, greasy skin feel
Strong citronella smell
Hard to apply on kids
TLDR: Bug Brush keeps mosquitoes away with a gentle plant-based formula that goes on in seconds, no spray, no mess, no worry.
1. No DEET, No Worry: Effective Protection Without the Scary Chemicals
DEET is the most common bug repellent ingredient on the market, and one of the most controversial for use on kids. Bug Brush's plant-based formula repels mosquitoes without DEET, synthetic pyrethroids, or synthetic pesticides. Protection you can feel good about from the very first brush-on.
2. The Brush-On Formula Kids Actually Let You Use
Aerosol sprays send kids running: the hiss, the mist, the smell. Bug Brush is quiet, precise, and calm. Kids don't fuss, you don't chase, and everyone's protected in under 30 seconds.
3. No Greasy, Sticky Residue: Just Clean, Protected Skin
Most bug repellents leave skin feeling coated in wax. Bug Brush absorbs quickly with no greasy film, no sticky feeling, and no residue on clothes or car seats.
4. Made for Ages 6 Months and Up
Bug Brush is gentle enough for babies as young as 6 months old. No more choosing between protecting your little one from bites and protecting them from harsh ingredients.
5. Precision Application: You Control Exactly Where It Goes
Sprays go everywhere, in the air, in their mouth, in their eyes. Bug Brush lets you apply repellent exactly where you want it and nowhere you don't. Ankles, behind ears, along the hairline, total control, zero overspray.
6. Smells Fresh to You, Works Hard Against Bugs
Many plant-based repellents smell so strongly of citronella or eucalyptus that your kids become unbearable to be around. Bug Brush's botanical blend smells fresh and light to humans while sending insects the other direction.
7. Reapply Every 2 to 3 Hours, Quick and Easy
One brush-on before the park, the hike, or the backyard barbecue, then reapply every 2 to 3 hours as needed. Gentle and easy to top up on little skin.
8. Compact Design That Goes Everywhere Your Family Does
From soccer practice to camping trips to backyard s'mores, Bug Brush fits in any bag without the bulk. Spill-proof, mess-free, and always ready when you need it.
9. Made to Repel Mosquitoes
Some gentle repellents just do not hold up. Bug Brush's plant-based formula is made for the mosquitoes swarming faces on summer evenings and buzzing the patio at dusk.
10. Dermatologist-Tested for Sensitive Skin
Kids' skin is thinner and more absorbent than adult skin, which is exactly why ingredients matter more. Bug Brush is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and free of common irritants. Made with essential oils, so if you have sensitive skin, try a small amount first.
DEET-Free
Plant-Based Formula
No Greasy Residue
Kid Friendly from 6 Months
Long-Lasting Protection
Dermatologist Tested
DEET-Free
Plant-Based Formula
No Greasy Residue
Kid Friendly from 6 Months
Long-Lasting Protection
Dermatologist Tested
Gentle Protection Parents Trust.
No DEET. No Sprays.
Just Brush-On Protection.
Plant-Based Bug Protection Kids Actually Sit Still For. Repels Mosquitoes, DEET Free and Mess Free.
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