When warmer weather beckons us outdoors, it often brings along an unwelcome entourage of biting insects that quickly turn pleasure into discomfort. Mosquitoes, in particular, seem to thrive on gatecrashing every picnic, evening walk, and quiet garden moment. To keep them at bay, insect repellents have become essential companions—but not all repellents are created equal, and not all need to come from a shelf.
At BARO, we believe that every person should be equipped not only with the knowledge to protect oneself but also with the skills to create that protection from scratch. Through our Personal Care Program, we teach participants how to formulate their own safe, effective, and beautifully customized insect repellents using natural ingredients like citronella, lemongrass, lavender, neem oil, and more. It’s an empowering experience—one that allows you to tailor your protection to suit your skin type, scent preferences, and lifestyle.
Homemade insect repellents offer a refreshing alternative to conventional store-bought sprays. They’re kinder to sensitive skin, free from harsh synthetic chemicals, and crafted with ingredients you know and trust. At BARO, we walk you through the cosmetic chemistry behind each blend, ensuring safety, efficacy, and compliance. The result is a product that doesn’t just work—it feels good to use and is infused with your own creative choices.
Learning to make your own repellent isn’t just a DIY trend—it’s a gateway to understanding nature’s protective power. It can reduce household costs, help minimize plastic waste, and even inspire entrepreneurship. Our Personal Care Program is designed to build professional skills in formulation, product development, and quality control, opening doors to career opportunities or the launch of your very own product line.
Of course, commercial insect repellents still have their place. Backed by research and regulated for consistency, many contain active ingredients like DEET or picaridin that offer long-lasting protection in high-risk outdoor environments. But they also come with trade-offs: packaging waste, limited personalization, and sometimes skin sensitivity issues. Knowing how to navigate both options makes you adaptable, informed, and confident.
When you’ve made your own repellent … chosen the oils, adjusted the scent, bottled it with care, you don’t just keep the bugs away. You’ve taken ownership of a product, a process, and a skill. You’ve made something both useful and beautiful. That’s what we teach at BARO: not just protection, but possibility.
So if you’re ready to swap store shelves for formulation tables and learn how to craft repellents that reflect both science and style, enlist in our Personal Care Program. This isn’t just about avoiding bug bites. It’s about building knowledge, confidence, and a future—one blend at a time.
