Formulating Mosquito Repellent for Skin Application with Euca-Kill™

Asked by: to.golf On: November 11, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can Euca-Kill™ be mixed with Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) or Flora Solve™ Clear to create a mosquito repellent product suitable for skin application (perfume/gel)?

Answer

Mosquito Repellent Formulation with Euca-Kill™

Regarding your question about mixing Euca-Kill™ with Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) or Flora Solve™ Clear to make a mosquito repellent perfume or gel:

  • Mixing with Flora Solve™ Clear is suitable for creating a water-based mosquito repellent gel or spray for skin application.

    • Flora Solve™ Clear is a fragrance solubilizer designed to incorporate oils (like essential oils or fragrance oils) into water or water-based gels without using alcohol. Since Euca-Kill™ is an oil-soluble insect repellent, Flora Solve™ Clear can help disperse it evenly in a water-based formula suitable for skin.
    • You would typically mix Flora Solve™ Clear with Euca-Kill™ first (following the recommended ratio for solubilizers, usually 2-5 parts Flora Solve™ Clear to 1 part oil) before adding this mixture to your water or gel base.
    • Ensure the final concentration of Euca-Kill™ in your formula is within the effective range (12-30%) for mosquito repellent activity.
  • Mixing with Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) is NOT suitable for products intended for skin application like perfumes or gels.

    • Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) is specifically designed as a base for dissolving and diffusing fragrance in reed diffusers, which are for ambient scenting, not for use on the skin.
    • The product description explicitly states that it is not a cosmetic component and should not be applied to the skin.

In summary, use Flora Solve™ Clear for creating a water-based mosquito repellent gel or spray with Euca-Kill™, but do not use Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) for skin products.

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