In Reply to: Mozzie spray posted by bintangplease on Thursday, 23. February 2006 at 06:26 Bali Time:
There was some discussion on the Forum a while ago about mossie sprays containing DEET. I have a book called The Chemical Maze by Australian researcher Bill Statham. It's a guide to food additives, GE foods and potentially harmful ingredients in personal care products. I bought my copy at the health food shop in Mandurah Forum, but they're probably available all over Australia.
There's nothing in the book about DEET, so I emailed Bill and I got a very informative and helpful reply. As a result of this and information I already had, I would not knowingly put anything containing DEET on my skin.
If anyone wants it, I am happy to email them the exchange of correspondance. One thing which Bill sent me was information on some research in Korea, which detailed a mixture of essential oils which is claimed to be very effective in repelling mossies. Anyone who knows anything about this could probably mix it up for themselves.