Description
'Repel' Roll On Insect Repellent
A DEET-free roll-on insect repellent powered by picaridin — the active the World Health Organization recommends as a repellent of choice for malaria prevention. The roll-on applicator means no spray and no aerosol at all, so it's especially easy to pack for travel and flights, and just as handy for everyday use. Picaridin is gentle on skin, non-greasy and pleasant smelling, and won't melt plastics.
Features
- 60ml roll-on — no spray, no aerosol; compact and easy to pack.
- Picaridin active — DEET-free, with a good safety profile.
- Low-toxicity and gentler than DEET — no demonstrated skin, organ or reproductive toxicity in human and animal studies.
- Up to 6 hours' protection.
- Protects against mosquitoes (including Aedes, Culex and Anopheles), sandflies, midges, black flies and ticks.
- Recommended by the World Health Organization as a repellent of choice for malaria prevention.
- Gentle on skin, non-greasy and pleasant smelling; won't melt plastics.
- Made in New Zealand.
How to use
- Roll onto exposed skin, avoiding eyes and mouth. Reapply as directed on the label.
Frequently asked questions
What is the active ingredient in Repel Roll-On?
It's picaridin — a DEET-free active that the World Health Organization recommends as a repellent of choice for malaria prevention.
Does it contain DEET?
No — it's completely DEET-free.
How long does it protect for?
Up to 6 hours per application. Reapply as directed on the label.
What insects does it work against?
Mosquitoes (including the Aedes, Culex and Anopheles species), sandflies, midges, black flies and ticks.
Is it an aerosol — can I fly with it?
There's no aerosol at all — it's a roll-on, which makes it especially easy to pack and travel with. Check your airline's carry-on liquid limits for the bottle size.
How safe is picaridin?
Picaridin has a good safety profile — it's low-toxicity and gentler than DEET, and human and animal studies have shown no demonstrated skin, organ or reproductive toxicity. As with any repellent, use it as directed on the label.
How do I apply it, and is it greasy?
Roll it onto exposed skin, avoiding your eyes and mouth. It's non-greasy and pleasant smelling, and won't melt plastics.
Should I choose the roll-on or the spray?
The roll-on is the most compact, mess-free option and travels beautifully. If you'd rather cover larger areas quickly, see our Protect pump spray.
