PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MESSY BESSY ALL- NATURAL INSECT REPELLANT

Here's an initial review on MESSY BESSY ALL- NATURAL INSECT REPELLANT.

PLACE BOUGHT: 

ACT 632 2ND FL., GREENBELT 5, GREENBELT, MAKATI CITY

PRICE: 

120PHP

WEBSITE: 

http://www.messybessy.com

This all- natural insect repellant spray is made of all- natural ingredients such as coconut palm oil- derived emulsifiers, sugarcane alcohol and eucalyptus. Apart from these, there's nothing else so this earth- friendly product is chemical- free so we are sure that the processing of this product did not harm the earth in any way. It's active ingredient, the Andiroba Oil is pressed from the nuts of the Carapa tree, which aids in keeping mosquitoes at bay.

THE VERDICT:

I really hate it when mosquitoes feast on me because I develop nasty reddish bumps (pantal) on my skin that are so visible, which makes me seem as if I have a skin disease of some sort. Worst part is, the bumps vanish in around 2- 3 days, and god, they're so itchy. I would love to slather on some insect repellant lotion to shoo these blood- suckers away but I really don't like the consistency and feel of Off lotion, the most trusted brand for insect repellants. It's in lotion form, and it's really gunky and it disappears into the skin with lots of rubbing, which means extra effort on my part. I don't like how it leaves a sticky and oily feel on my skin, and I hate how the scent of off lotion overpowers my perfume. Another thing that I really hate, whenever a part of my body with off lotion touches my lips, I could taste the nasty tounge- stinging taste of the lotion! It's so terrible, it feels like I tasted poison! Off may have developed a spray lotion but the nasty taste, which I really hate is still in the formula so I was never a fan of insect repellants though I really want to keep mosquitoes away forever!

I had the chance to visit act 632 because I love their store interior and the stuff they're selling. Old world, old school, vintage, art nouveau, and anything and everything classic and sophisticated is sold there! I'd probably be back for the clothes and for the lamps for my room.

Within the bath and body rack, I saw this MESSY BESSY line. I thought for a moment that they sell perfumes, body lotions and shampoos, but turns out that they sell products for the home such as dishwashing liquids, hand washes, diaper box deodorizers, linen sprays, insect repellants, detergents, and a whole lot more. I thought it was internationally- made but to my surprise, this item is Proudly Filipino made. Surprisingly, it also seemed like an imported brand when I saw this on the rack so I could tell that this could be as competitive as those all- natural products made in the USA. 

Why is it a better choice to buy locally- made products such as this? 

Because locally- made products didn't cost tons of oil to ship to our country so we have contributed in our own little way to the lessening of the decline of our Fossil Fuels, which will prove to be a disaster when it continues to worsen in the near future.

I did a test- run of this product. It comes in a milky white liquid form when you spray it on your skin. Best part, it is absorbed quickly by the skin so you don't have to worry about wiping your hands off of the lotion excess. It has a Eucalyptus scent, which is very relaxing and invigorating.

The best part is, it didn't have the nasty taste like off, which makes this product a winner for me.

I also find it a good characteristic that the scent evaporates in a matter of minutes so it doesn't create a conflict with the perfume or lotion you're currently wearing. And it also doesn't feel oily nor gunky once it settles on your skin.

For almost 2 hours, I have kept those blood- suckers at bay, which goes to show that this baby can withstand me for hours. A little spray goes a looong way (just as stated in the bottle). All you have to do is to spread the stuff on your skin.

I'd definitely repurchase this item again. And oh, before I forget, Messy Bessy has a big refill jug of the insect repellant sold in act 632 as well so you can recycle the travel bottle you bought. What a great idea to lessen our environmental foot prints!

For those all- natural and organic products fans out there, this is a must- check item.

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