# Natural Catnip Lotions 'Lifestings' Insect Repellent Lotion is Made Without Deet and Citronella By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-lotion References: [duggansisters](http://www.duggansisters.com/lifestings/) & [store.duggansisters](https://store.duggansisters.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100) DEET and citronella are commonly found in bug protection products, but this 'Lifestings' insect repellent lotion from The Duggan Sisters offers an effective [natural solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents) without either ingredient. In their places, Lifestings uses [catnip oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-with-catnip), which is reported to be more than 10 times powerful than DEET. This non-greasy creamy lotion is made with a base of jojoba and organic virgin coconut oils, which also play a part in offering soothing relief to thirsty summer skin. On top of this, the lotion's base is lightly scented with a proprietary blend of essential oils. With its minty formula, The Duggan Sisters remarks that "you will hardly remember you are wearing a bug repellent." The Duggan Sisters also carries another Lifestings products in the form of an [insect repellent spray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-active-insect-repellent). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Insect Repellents:** Developing insect repellent products that use natural alternatives to DEET and citronella, such as catnip oil, can disrupt the bug protection market. - **Organic Skincare Products:** Creating non-greasy lotions with organic ingredients like jojoba and coconut oils, and scented with essential oils, offers a disruptive approach to traditional skincare products. - **Proprietary Essential Oil Blends:** Experimenting with proprietary blends of essential oils in bug repellent lotions and sprays can provide a unique selling point in the insect protection industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bug Protection Products:** The use of natural alternatives to DEET and citronella in bug repellent lotions and sprays can revitalize the bug protection industry. - **Skincare Industry:** The development of non-greasy lotions made with organic ingredients and scented with essential oils can disrupt the skincare industry. - **Essential Oil Market:** The creation of proprietary blends of essential oils for bug repellent products presents an opportunity for innovation in the essential oil market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Outdoor Bug Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-buster-insect-repellent.md) - [Insect-Fighting Lotion Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotion-bar.md) - [Peppermint-Based Insect Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzi-magic-insect-repellent.md) - [Child-Centric Insect Repellent Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-spray.md) - [Nootkatone-Based Roll-On Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-repellent-gel.md) - [Plant-Powered Insect Repellants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzie.md) - [Hybrid Bug Spray Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-so-soft-bug-guard.md) - [Non-GMO Natural Insect Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-insect-repellents.md) - [Lemongrass-Scented Repellent Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repellent-spray.md)