INCIA Natural Remedy for Insect Bites

The INCIA Natural Remedy for Insect Bites is a 100% natural repellent lotion that helps keep mosquitoes, ticks, midges and other biting insects at bay, without a drop of DEET. With UK summers bringing more midges, mosquitoes and the risk of tick-borne illness, a natural way to protect the whole family outdoors has become a genuine essential.

The lotion is built around micro-encapsulated lemon eucalyptus oil, a natural insect-repelling oil that is released slowly and steadily so the effect lasts through the day. Squalane and vitamin E add hydrating, skin-softening qualities, so unlike many repellents it looks after your skin rather than drying it out. Suitable for babies, children and adults.

Key benefits

• Natural protection against mosquitoes, ticks and midges, with no DEET
• Micro-encapsulated lemon eucalyptus oil for a controlled, longer-lasting release
• Helps keep skin protected for up to six hours
• Hydrating and softening, thanks to squalane and vitamin E, so it will not dry out skin
• Suitable for babies, children and adults
• 100% natural ingredients, with no synthetic fragrance or parabens

How to use

Apply the lotion to exposed skin. Use a small amount each time and spread it well across the area. Reapply every six hours for continued protection, and more often if you have been swimming, towelling off or perspiring heavily. This is a repellent for intact skin rather than a treatment for existing bites, so avoid open or broken skin. For a bite that has already happened, or for grazes and chapped skin, reach for the INCIA SOS Stick instead.

Ingredients

Full ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Dilauryl Citrate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Cinnamomum Cassia Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phytic Acid, Tocopherol.

• Lemon eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil): a naturally insect-repelling oil that leaves a fresh, aromatic feel on the skin.
• Squalane: hydrates deeply, supports the skin barrier and helps prevent moisture loss.
• Cinnamon extract (Cinnamomum Cassia Extract): brings soothing, comforting qualities that help look after the skin.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol): an antioxidant that helps keep the formula and the skin feeling cared for.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The product is made with 100% natural ingredients and contains no DEET. It does, however, contain essential oils such as lemon eucalyptus oil and cinnamon extract. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please check with your GP, pharmacist or midwife before use.

Does it contain fragrance or anything likely to irritate?
There is no synthetic fragrance and no parabens. The scent comes purely from the natural ingredients in the formula, including lemon eucalyptus oil. If your skin is sensitive, we always suggest patch testing on a small area first.

How quickly does it work, and how long does it last?
This is primarily a preventive repellent to keep insects away rather than something to ease itching after a bite. The protective effect lasts roughly two to six hours on average, depending on how much you use and the conditions around you.

Can I use it on broken skin or scratched bites?
We would not recommend it. The lotion is designed as a protective product for intact skin. For open or broken skin, and for scrapes and insect bites, the INCIA SOS Stick is the better choice.

Part of our natural personal care range. Heading out with little ones this summer? Read our guide to natural baby and pregnancy skincare.

Get Effective Protection with INCIA Natural Remedy for Insect Bites Lotion. Safeguard your skin by applying this lotion to uncovered areas. Use a small amount and ensure thorough coverage. For the best results, reapply every six hours for maximum insect protection.

Water, glycerin, glyceryl oleate citrate, coco-caprylate, butylene glycol, sorbitol, cetearyl alcohol, lemon-eucalyptus oil, cinnamon extract, triethyl citrate, glyceryl caprylate, squalane, xanthan gum, phytic acid, fragrance*, vitamin E.

*Of natural origin.

100% natural origin. ETKO Cosmos certified. BioArge formulation. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. Free from parabens, mineral oils, artificial fragrances and synthetic preservatives. Made in Türkiye, distributed in the UK by INature.

Dispatched from the UK. Free UK shipping on orders over £20 (£3 below). 14-day return policy on unused items in original packaging. International shipping available at checkout. SKU: MINC-000079.