Bonnie Bio, a proudly South African business, also offers the Kindness Co. range of products that are natural, plant-based alternatives to synthetic and chemical-based equivalent products.
Bonnie Bio is on a mission to not only offer environmentally friendly alternatives to help address the plastic pollution crisis but also to offer safer products with regard to toxins and harsh chemicals that are not ideal for both the environment and humans under the Kindness Co. label.
As summer fast approaches and South Africa’s weather begins to warm up, mosquito and fly season is upon us. To get rid of these annoying insects this summer, choose a repellent that’s safe for your family and does not contain the high level of toxins often found in these products. Choose Kindness Co.’s toxin-free, healthier alternatives.
Frank McDouall, owner of Bonnie Bio, believes that in this time of increasing cancer and autoimmune diseases, we should be more aware of what we consume, apply to our skin and breathe in. He says, “Many mosquito and fly repellent products on the market contain toxins (pyrethrum, DEET etc.). We have developed a natural, toxin-free insect repellent range under the Kindness Co. brand,” he says.
He explains that pyrethrum, an ingredient found in many insect repellents, is derived from chrysanthemum flowers. “It is natural and we’ve been led to believe it is safe; however, some recent studies have shown it is not as safe as previously claimed. It is a natural but highly toxic poison.”
The Kindness Co. insect repellent range offers a natural alternative based on a combination of essential oils that naturally repel the insects. The range consists of a fly repellent burner kit, a fly repellent spray and a mosquito repellent spray.
The Fly Away Repellent burner kit uses a long-lasting borosilicate glass burner, a tea light candle made from wax with a cotton wick, and a Kindness Co. zero-toxin repellent that will repel flies and bees without harmful chemicals or poisons. It is natural, water-based, hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin and will not harm your respiratory system. It can be used inside or outdoors.
The natural fly repellent spray also contains no harmful chemicals, toxins or poisons. It is safe to spray on all surfaces like countertops, door frames and window frames to keep the flies away. Spray it on your outside table and tablecloth before dining outside to repel flies for at least three hours. It is safe for use on skin, fabric and animals, and helps repel bees and ants, too. It won’t kill the insects, just repel them.
The natural Mozzie Repellent is also fabric-safe, water-based and hypoallergenic. It’s made from essential oils. Spray it on clothes, pyjamas, bed linen and exposed skin for a peaceful night’s sleep. It’s safe for sensitive skin and toddlers, and doesn’t harm the respiratory system. It lasts for at least eight hours, and you can use it indoors or outdoors.
McDouall says, “For our own good health and longevity, we should clean up our lifestyle – not only what we eat but we should also carefully consider the accumulative effect of what we apply on our skins and what we inhale.”
Find the Kindness Co. range of insect repellents online, at Checkers stores (except in KwaZulu-Natal), Faithful to Nature and selected Spar stores in the Western Cape.
