Native Shield soothes itchy, irritated skin associated with poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites, hives, and other common skin reactions. Native Shield is a synthetic-free, DEET-free botanical outdoor spray crafted from pure plants and minerals — without artificial fragrances, colors, emulsifiers, or hidden additives. Customers love that it smells fresh and pleasant during application, yet the scent fades quickly after use, even when applied generously from head to toe. Mosquitos, houseflies, chiggers, no-see-ums, horseflies, and other outdoor pests can quickly make time outside miserable. Native Shield changes that. Many families choose Native Shield as part of their outdoor routine because they are seeking a gentler alternative to conventional bug sprays. BEFORE OUTDOOR EXPOSURE: Shake well, spray into your hands, and gently apply across exposed skin to activate the formula. Many customers use Native Shield as part of their outdoor routine before hiking, gardening, camping, and spending time in nature. AFTER OUTDOOR EXPOSURE OR IRRITATION: Choose Native Shield to help comfort itchy, irritated skin associated with bug bites, poison ivy, poison oak, dryness, redness, and other hive-like skin reactions. At Alywillow, we believe products should work in harmony with the body — not against it. Simply shake the bottle (as there are no synthetic emulsifiers and the ingredients need to be blended), spray into your hands, and gently apply over the affected area. ------ Disappearing Scent At first, there is a crisp, fresh vinegar scent, but that disappears fast. After about 5 minutes, you can be covered from head to toe with Native Shield, but the scent will be gone. Safe & Natural A complex formula offering natural plant chemicals that repel mosquitoes. Native-Shield even soothes itchy skin issues --- so those with eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis will enjoy it. If you have any of those skin conditions, let us know. We have many other items that can help bring relief. Before or After the bite If applied after a mosquito bite, it relieves itching, pain, swelling, and scarring. If applied in advance, it creates a protective barrier against biting insects. This usually repels mosquitoes, horseflies, houseflies, and no-see-ums for a few hours. Reapply more often if you are sweating. RUB IT ON to repel the bugs Simply spraying onto your skin isn't enough. You must rub it on your skin for it to repel bugs. Does it work on Ticks too? It is not designed to repel ticks, but you can add 20 drops of Fortify to your Native-Shield bottle for that sweet little enhancement. Check out the Safe Summer Bundle to get Native Shield, Fortify, and GypsySun (to repair the damage caused by sun exposure). More info: Read ‘Conquering Summer Mosquitos’ to discover how Aliya, founder of Alywillow, developed Native-Shield. Available Options: in 110g / 4oz glass bottles and 220g / 8oz refill bags. This product is no longer available in a plastic bottle, but you can order an empty travel size 2 ounce plastic bottle for traveling when needed. Dangers of standard bug sprays: Did you know every breath you take pulls in tiny molecules from whatever is around, like the delicious steam curling off a simmering soup or that harsh chemical tang in the pesticide aisle (no thanks)? Bug sprays are the most used pesticides, with studies linking them to coughing, wheezing, and even tissue damage. They scramble your wiring. Pyrethroids (the go-to active in many cans) are neurotoxic; repeated exposure is linked to headaches and dizziness in adults and developmental and behavioral problems in kids. Hormone hijack. Growing evidence shows several common spray ingredients act as endocrine disruptors, meddling with reproductive and thyroid hormones. The long game isn’t pretty. Chronic, low-level exposure can damage the liver, kidneys and central nervous system—and is associated with elevated cancer risk. Residue that keeps on giving. After the mist settles, pesticide particles cling to floors, furniture and pet fur, leaving infants, pets and pollinators to pick them up for days. This is different! Say goodbye to artificial emulsifiers, fragrances, and colors, and embrace the natural goodness that Alywillow has to offer. Pure plant power, zero synthetics—just spritz, breathe easy, and enjoy the outdoors - the Alywillow way! ---- Directions for use: ON SKIN: Shake the bottle thoroughly, spray into a cupped hand, and rub the product onto the skin. Rubbing is required for it to activate in the skin. ON CLOTHING: Spray on your hair, clothing, and shoes to create a barrier to help protect from biting insects. FOR DOGS: apply the product to a handkerchief first and then tie that around the animal. Reapply daily or after getting wet. EXISTING IRRITATIONS: Spray directly on the irritation to reduce itch, swelling, and scarring. Ingredients: Alcohol-free witch-hazel, apple cider vinegar, water, aloe vera, organic sunflower oil, and the Native-Shield Formula (therapeutic essential oils). This is a NUT-FREE product. There are no synthetic chemicals, no synthetic fragrances, no synthetic colors, and no other artificial ingredients. There are no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no paraffin, no gluten, no propylene glycol, no alcohol, no mineral oil, no DEA, and no DEET. Alywillow products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals. If an adverse skin reaction occurs, you may be allergic to one of the plants in the formula. Discontinue use, seek medical attention (if needed), and notify us. We may be able to help. If you have allergies to any plants, please review our ingredients list. Awareness: Avoid your eyes: If it gets into your eyes, flush with full-fat milk. External use only. Do not consume. Cruelty-free and dog-friendly: We don’t test our products on animals, but many Alywillow products can help them. You can review our Dog and Pet Information to understand more about how your pets can benefit from using Alywillow products. Pregnant & Nursing women: This product was made for you! Many Alywillow products are safer than anything you can find on the market; however, some plants should not be used during this time. Please refer to our Pregnant and Nursing page for more information.
