Off! Skintastic Insect Repellent By Jennifer Claerr on Feb 13, 2008 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

Off! Skintastic insect repellent is a lotion which isn't too greasy and which has a powerful yet not unpleasant scent. The lotion contains Aloe Vera as a moisturizer.

Although this product was fairly effective, I was very concerned about the DEET content. I was particularly concerned about the effect it could have on the health of my children. The total DEET content of Off! Skintastic insect repellent is 7.125%, which strikes me as being rather high.

Despite its effectiveness and pleasant scent, I did not feel that I could keep using this product given that it could be a danger to my family. I preferred a natural insect repellent, which contained essential oils such as citronella, but these are hard to find on the market.