Put your sunscreen on first, then spray PureGard over top. Use scent-free sunscreen if possible so it
doesn’t mask the repellent.

Rinse gently with clean water for several minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation continues.

The formula is non-toxic but not meant to be ingested. Rinse with water and have them drink fresh water.

It usually doesn't stain. For furniture or delicate fabrics, wipe or blot with warm soapy water immediately.

PureGard Repellent is flammable only while wet and must never be applied near an open flame or ignition source.
It is entirely safe for FR clothing—provided you let it dry first.

It is completely understandable to feel surprised when you see those instructions on a natural product! Here is the "behind-the-scenes" truth about how Canadian product labeling works:

• The Regulatory Framework: In Canada, all insect and tick repellents—whether they are harsh, heavy chemicals or clean, plant-derived formulas—are regulated under the exact same blanket category by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Because the standard rules were originally written decades ago for traditional chemical repellents like DEET, every registered repellent is legally required to carry this uniform precautionary language.
• A Pioneer in the Category: PureGard spent nearly five years in rigorous laboratory and university testing to secure one of the very first natural tick and mosquito registrations in Canada. Because we broke new ground, we have to use the standard regulatory template dictated by Health Canada, even though our active ingredient behaves entirely differently than conventional synthetics. The washing instruction is a standard precautionary baseline, not a warning that the product is harmful to touch.
• The "Not a DIY Essential Oil" Difference: It’s important to know that PureGard does not contain raw, unrefined lemon eucalyptus essential oil, which can sometimes cause irritation to animals in high concentrations. Instead, our plant-derived active ingredient goes through a sophisticated refining process to isolate PMD (para-menthane-3,8-diol). This is a stable, consistent compound that provides long-lasting, heavy-duty protection while remaining water-environment friendly and safe under clothing. In fact, it is the only naturally derived active ingredient recognized by health agencies globally to match the efficacy of DEET.