Protecting yourself from mosquitoes becomes a necessity!

Crusoe was born from a fairly simple observation: it is now essential to protect ourselves from vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including in France, and the epidemic risk of which is real. However, to date, no natural repellent spray has demonstrated an effectiveness equivalent to synthetic repellents based on DEET, which are nevertheless recognized as toxic to health and the environment.

Formule anti-moustiques à base d'huiles essentielles pures et biologiques développée par la Pr Claude Grison, chercheuse au CRNS à l'origine de l'efficacité des anti-moustiques Crusoé

Crusoe, the mosquito repellent resulting from French research

In 2021, Crusoé joined forces with Professor Claude Grison, Doctor of Chemistry and research director at the CNRS, who has been studying the olfactory mechanisms of mosquitoes for over 15 years in order to offer a range of 100% natural, certified organic mosquito repellents, made in France and without compromising on effectiveness!

A natural and extremely effective mosquito repellent!

Thanks to 3 years of research, nearly 4000 behavioral tests and 300 syntheses of different molecules, Prof. Claude Grison has formulated, from a mixture of essential oils, an innovative and very effective active ingredient. This active ingredient creates a unique and precise bouquet of odorous molecules that multiplies the repellent power of PMD (the most effective natural active ingredient to date). We have carried out effectiveness tests at IRD in Montpellier (reference center in the study of vector-borne diseases in France) which have demonstrated an effectiveness 7 times greater than other active ingredients on the market , whether natural or synthetic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST MOSQUITOES?

It is now essential to protect yourself from vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including in metropolitan France. Mosquitoes adapt to active molecules on the market and numerous scientific studies prove resistance to these active ingredients.

It was becoming urgent to act and innovate in the direction of nature to protect yourself as best as possible from bites and vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the Zika virus or chikungunya, transmitted by mosquitoes.

Learn more about the spread of tiger mosquitoes in France.

WHY ARE CRUSOE MOSQUITO REPELLENTS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN OTHERS?

Our difference compared to classic natural mosquito repellents is in a "simple" but very effective formulation, far from the overbidding of essential oils with dubious and sometimes dangerous effectiveness.

The key to Crusoe's effectiveness is not found in its list of ingredients, but in Professor Claude Grison's identification of a specific synergy that multiplies the effectiveness of PMD, the active molecule in citriodiol, and which makes the "blend of active ingredients" in our spray particularly effective.

ARE CRUSOE MOSQUITO REPELLENTS EFFECTIVE AGAINST TIGER MOSQUITOES?

Crusoe mosquito repellents provide effective protection for 7 hours in tropical and temperate zones against mosquitoes including the tiger mosquito, and for 5 hours against ticks.

WHO ARE CRUSOÉ PRODUCTS FOR?

Our range of mosquito repellent sprays is aimed at both adults and children aged 3 and over.

Our Roll-On mosquito repellent is suitable for the most fragile skin. It has been developed specifically for babies from 6 months and pregnant women from the 4th month of pregnancy.

We invite you to refer to the instructions for use for more details.

The different formats offered allow us to meet several needs: the solo traveler, the large family, or even a romantic vacation!

ARE CRUSOE MOSQUITO REPELLENTS CERTIFIED ORGANIC?

Our blend of organic ingredients is Ecogarantie certified, one of the most demanding organic labels at European level, which guarantees the consumer:

  • the use of processes that respect the environment and human health
  • responsible use of natural resources
  • the absence of petrochemical ingredients

All the active plant substances come from sustainable and organic cultivation.

ARE CRUSOE MOSQUITO REPELLENTS PLEASANT TO USE?

Crusoe mosquito repellents are pleasant to use on a daily basis because they do not leave a thick layer on the skin, do not stick and have a pleasant smell.

Their plant-based smell is also pleasant compared to the more chemical smell of other mosquito or tick repellents.

WHERE CAN I FIND CRUSOÉ PRODUCTS?

Our products are distributed in a few pharmacies in metropolitan France. They are also available in most pharmacies on Reunion Island, and soon in Guadeloupe and New Caledonia.

If our products are not available near you, do not hesitate to speak directly to your pharmacist and give us their contact details, or order directly online: delivery costs are free in mainland France for purchases of €20 or more.