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Care! Homemade repellents can be a threat

01.26.2016

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In addition to not providing adequate protection, some recipes can burn the skin and cause eye problems; understand

In the search for more natural products, so as not to be intoxicated with the use of industrial repellents, many choose to do your own alchemy at home. But care must be taken. Experts say the result may be quite different than desired. Some natural compounds can be harmful to the skin. The worst is that those who resort to getting home may unprotected, becoming susceptible to bites of the mosquito that transmits dengue, chikungunya and zika virus.

According to dermatologist Fares Clinic, Rafael Cavanellas, the homemade mixtures last less than half an hour. "They are no adequate and more protection: no one will be reapplying repellent every 20 minutes," he explains.

Unlike what many think, the homemade repellent can be toxic and does not protect

The Internet disseminates numerous recipes of homemade repellents. Among the disclosed mixtures are the leading lemon with cloves, orange with cloves, garlic extract or even alcohol citronella infusion. None of them, however, is effective.

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According Cavanellas, lemon and orange are irritating to the skin. Can cause burns if a person is exposed to the sun. "It turns what we call fitofotodermatose, which is the burning happens when the lime comes into contact with the sun," he says. "The garlic extract also irritating and can cause allergy. We do not recommend, "he adds.

Alcohol, depending on the concentration, can cause problems to the skin. "It's not safe," says the dermatologist.

According to Leoncio Queiroz Neto ophthalmologist, the problem for the eyes caused by homemade repellents do not know exactly the mix that the person did. "People go near the eyes and substance vapor and perspiration can cause some irritation," he warns. "It all depends on the concentration and as he entered the eye."

When an accident like this happens, it is important to seek an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to deal with. "Sometimes cause eye burn," says the doctor, who also stresses that the industrialized repellent should also not have eye contact.

 

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