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Bonnie Bio, a proudly South African business, also offers the Kindness range of products that are natural, plant-based alternatives to synthetic and chemical based equivalent products. The Kindness range currently consists of various stain removers, insect repellents and the K Beauty range. Bonnie Bio is on a mission to not only offer environmentally friendly alternatives to help address the plastic pollution crisis, but also to offer safer products with regards to toxins and harsh chemicals that are not ideal for both the environment and humans under the Kindness label.
As summer fast approaches and South Africa’s weather begins to warm up, mosquito and fly season is upon us. To get rid of these annoying insects this summer, choose a repellent that’s safe for your family and does not contain the high level of toxins often found in these products. Choose Kindness’s toxin-free, healthier alternatives.
Frank McDouall, owner of Bonnie Bio, believes that in this time of increasing cancer and autoimmune diseases, we should be more aware of what we consume, apply to our skin and breathe in. He says, “Many mosquito and fly repellent products on the market contain toxins (Pyrethrum, DEET, etc.). We have developed a natural, toxin-free insect repellent range under the Kindness Co. brand,” he says.
McDouall explains that Pyrethrum, an ingredient found in many insect repellents, is derived from chrysanthemum flowers. “It is natural and we’ve been led to believe it is safe, however, some recent studies have shown that it is not as safe as previously claimed ** It is a natural, highly-toxic poison,” he says.
The insect repellent range offers a natural alternative based on a combination of essential oils that naturally repel the insects. The range consists of a fly repellent burner kit, a fly repellent spray and a mosquito repellent spray.
The Fly Away Repellent burner kit uses a long-lasting borosilicate glass burner, a tealight made from wax with a cotton wick, and a Kindness zero-toxin repellent that will repel flies and bees without harmful chemicals or poisons. It is natural, water-based, hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin and will not harm your respiratory system. It can be used inside or outdoors.
The natural Fly Repellent spray also contains no harmful chemicals, toxins or poisons. It is safe to spray on all surfaces, like countertops, door frames and window frames to keep the flies away. Spray it on your outside table and tablecloth before dining outside to repel flies for at least three hours. It is safe for use on skin, fabric, animals and helps to repel bees and ants too. It won’t kill flies ,bees or ants, it just repels them.
The natural Mozzie Repellent is also fabric-safe, water-based and hypoallergenic. It’s made from essential oils. Spray it on clothes, pyjamas, bed linen and exposed skin for a peaceful night’s sleep. It’s safe for sensitive skin, toddlers and doesn’t harm the respiratory system. It lasts for at least eight hours, and you can use it indoors or outdoors.
McDouall says, “For our own good health and longevity, we should clean up our lifestyle, not only what we eat but we should also carefully consider the accumulative effect of what we apply on our skins and what we inhale.”
Find insect repellents at Checkers nationwide except KZN, Faithful to Nature and select Spar stores in the WC, or on our website: https://www.bonniebio.co.za/collections/insect-repellents-stain-removers