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I recently ran across a post on another forum about some insect repellents containing cornstarch. If you’re allergic to corn, please stay away from Off Family Care repellent. There might be other variants of the brand, so be careful

The blurb from the site:
Finally, a bug spray that doesn’t feel like a bug spray! OFF!® Smooth & Dry has a unique cornstarch formula that dries on contact, leaving your skin feeling smooth & dry, unlike ordinary repellents. Feels good on… Keeps bugs OFF!® Repels mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, biting flies, chiggers and fleas.

Here’s the product website:
http://www.offprotects.com/mosquito-repellent/

 
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Most bug sprays use ethanol in the propellant or other corn derivatives. So the sensitive corn allergy should avoid most bug sprays.

Badger Balm has a bug balm which is supposed to be corn-free.

 
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Thank YOU!!!