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Summaries of public guidance from official agencies. This library explains general science; it does not describe the performance of any Deep Everglades product.
DEET is one of the most widely studied insect repellent active ingredients. The U.S. EPA reviews registered repellents and states that, when used as directed, registered products are not expected to cause unreasonable adverse effects. Follow each product's label.
The EPA lists several registered active ingredients, including DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus and 2-undecanone, and offers a search tool to compare products by protection time and target insect.
The CDC recommends EPA-registered repellents, covering exposed skin with clothing, and reducing standing water around the home. Guidance for children and travel is published separately by the CDC.
The FDA regulates sunscreen as an over-the-counter drug and recommends broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher together with other sun-protection measures. Water-resistance claims on sunscreen labels are limited to 40 or 80 minutes under FDA rules.
This research library is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It summarizes publicly available research and official guidance and is not medical advice. Scientific understanding and regulatory guidance may change over time. Product performance and suitability depend on the specific formulation, directions for use, individual circumstances, and applicable labeling. References to third-party products or ingredients are for educational comparison and do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement. Deep Everglades product claims are limited to the substantiated characteristics and approved labeling of each individual product.
