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2 You Asked: Should I Avoid DEET?
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3 DrSugar Answers: Why Do Mosquitoes Love Me?
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4 Beat the Bugs: DEET vs. Picaridin vs. All-Natural Bug Spray
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5 Natural Ways to Repel Bugs and Mosquitoes
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6 Bug Spray: Go DEET-Free!
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7 Bad News For DEET Users
It seems that when you're enjoying the most delectable meal, right as the sun is setting over the lake, a swarm of black flies or mosquitoes decide to join the dinner party and wreak havoc on your fun. When citronella candles and tiki torches don't cut it, it's time to get out the bug spray. You've probably read about the powerful chemical DEET that is found in most bug sprays. When repellent Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, Mosquitoes love me. Aside from using repellent featuring DEET (the natural sprays don’t work for me at all), is there anything else I can do to make myself less attractive to hungry pests? I heard drinking white vinegar helps. Also, once bitten, what is the best way to calm down the itchy factor of the Read more
I seem to be a magnet for mosquitoes. Whether I'm trail running or just hanging out at a friend's backyard barbecue, those suckers find me and start a feeding frenzy. If you too constantly suffer from the stinging bites of skeeters, you're probably wondering which bug spray will work the best without causing your body harm. To find out, continue reading. Read more
With all the rain many areas in the US have been getting this Summer, mosquitoes are out of control. Bug sprays that contain DEET are just about the only thing guaranteed to repel those buggers, but a new study may make you think twice before spraying it all over your body. In scientific experiments on insects, DEET was found to interfere with proper functioning of the central nervous system. Read more
Dear Fit, I'm going on a week-long camping and hiking trip, and my destination is bound to be infested with mosquitoes. I want to get a bug spray that really works, but I've heard the only ones you can count on contain DEET. Is this chemical really that bad for me? I really don't want to deal with tons of itchy bites and definitely don't want to catch West Nile Virus. — Doubting DEET Diana I Read more
As soon as I set foot in the woods, mosquitoes flock to me. If you too become a feeding ground for these buggers, I'm sure you're looking for a powerful bug spray that will keep you from getting bit. Many sprays contain the chemical DEET, which I'm sure you've heard can be harmful to humans. The EPA says that if used as directed, bug sprays containing DEET are not harmful to us, although Read more
Now that summer is almost here, mosquitos are going crazy. You are probably looking for a good insect repellent to discourage those buggers from biting. Many bug sprays these days are made with a powerful chemical called DEET. Sure bugs hate it, but did you know that it's toxic to humans? When you apply it to your skin, it gets absorbed and eventually enters the bloodstream. It pumps through Read more
Victoria Beckham turns 38 today! And the former Spice Girl has more than a great fashion sense — she's got great gams, too. Check out these three leg-toning exercises we learned directly from her trainer, Ronald Jean. Watch the video for the deets on these multitasking moves, and then be sure to work them into your workout routine. Read more
No stranger to style, this interior designer turned fashion blogger extraordinaire, Aimee Song, is dishing all the deets on her latest haul from Levi’s®. We’re talking three pairs of Levi's® Curve ID jeans, four tops, a purse and a belt! Check out the video below to see how Aimee styles the items and incorporates the looks into her daily life. Having major shopping envy? Find your perfect Read more
Privileged and beautiful, Lauren Bush, the niece of former President George W. Bush, is also a big philanthropist. TrèsSugar recently sat down with Bush for an interview, in which the model spilled the deets about FEED, a project she founded to fight world hunger. Bush gave advice on how busy women can find the time to give back: "I feel lucky that I've been able to integrate giving back into Read more
