Look for products that contain DEET, picaridin, or other proven tick repellents. You should also consider the duration of protection offered by the product, as well as any potential side effects ...

Three of them: DEET, IR3535 and Picaridin (also known as Icaridin) are human-made, but the fourth, PMD, is natural (it is found in the oil of lemon eucalyptus trees and is specially formulated at ...

Like DEET, picaridin is a repellent that works by deterring insects by creating a vapor barrier on the skin. It is a newer ...

In CR’s testing, the products that provide the longest-lasting protection have one of three active ingredients: deet, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or picaridin. Deet products earn most of our ...

Insect repellent with DEET are safe, yes ... If you're looking for an alternative, sprays with an ingredient called Picaridin are safe and work well too. They just don't last as long.