Repel Bite is a specialized brand of insect repellents developed and marketed by the Spanish pharmaceutical company Laboratorios Esteve S.A.. The brand focuses on providing protection against common mosquitoes, tiger mosquitoes, ticks, and flies for the entire family, including infants and those with sensitive skin.

Company and Brand Profile

Manufacturer:
Repel Bite is a brand under Laboratorios Esteve S.A. (often referred to simply as Esteve), a leading Spanish firm in the pharmaceutical and medicinal solutions market.

Mission:
The brand aims to develop products that prevent the discomfort, inflammation, and redness caused by insect bites while also protecting users against diseases transmitted by insects, such as Zika, malaria, dengue, and yellow fever.

Market Focus:
Products are designed to be skin-friendly, easy to apply, and suitable for a variety of environments, from daily use to extreme tropical conditions.

Product Portfolio

Repel Bite offers a range of formulas tailored to different age groups and environmental risks:

Repel Bite Xtreme:
Formulated for severe environmental conditions and tropical areas with a high risk of disease transmission. It typically contains high concentrations of active ingredients like DEET (30%) or IR3535 (30%), providing 6 to 8 hours of protection.

Repel Bite Family:
An everyday protector suitable for adults and children (typically from 12 months or 3 years of age, depending on the specific variant). It often uses IR3535 (20%) and provides 6 to 8 hours of protection.

Repel Bite Kids:
Specially developed for the delicate skin of infants and young children, often using lower-toxicity ingredients suitable for those over one year of age.

Repel Bite Herbal:
A natural alternative using plant-based active ingredients like Citriodiol (derived from eucalyptus) or citronella. It is hypoallergenic and intended for those with sensitive skin.

Innovative Formats:

Natural Patches:
Citronella patches that stick to clothing or strollers to avoid direct skin contact, releasing scent for 8 to 12 hours.

Bracelets:
Citronella-scented adjustable bracelets for wrists or ankles, effective for up to 3 weeks.

Photoprotector:
A dual-action product offering SPF 50 sun protection combined with organic citronella to repel insects.

Social Responsibility
The brand actively participates in global health initiatives. For example, Repel Bite collaborated with the organization Ayuda en Acción to conduct prevention and awareness-raising workshops in Latin America (specifically El Salvador and Colombia) to combat the spread of the Zika virus.

Key Characteristics of the Products

Active Ingredients:
Formulas vary between chemical repellents (DEET, IR3535) and natural derivatives (Citriodiol, Citronella).

Application:
Primarily available in 100ml spray formats that are portable and designed not to stain clothing.

Target Pests:
Effective against common and tiger mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas, and lice.