Composition for repelling mosquitoes

摘要

The present invention relates to a mosquito repellent comprises at least one or more mosquito repelling compound selected from the group consisting of citronellic acid, geranic acid and derivatives thereof in an effective amount to repel mosquitoes.

主权项

1. A method of repelling mosquito, which comprises the steps of:
selecting a composition consisting of geranic acid in isopropyl alcohol, wherein the geranic acid is used as an effective ingredient in an effective amount to repel mosquitoes, wherein the geranic acid concentration in the isopropyl alcohol is between about 0.5 wt % and about 50 wt %; and applying the composition to the skin of a subject in need of repelling mosquito.