{"product_id":"native-shield","title":"NATIVE-SHIELD","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Shield soothes itchy, irritated skin associated with poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites, hives, and other common skin reactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Shield is a synthetic-free, DEET-free botanical outdoor spray crafted from pure plants and minerals — without artificial fragrances, colors, emulsifiers, or hidden additives. Customers love that it smells fresh and pleasant during application, yet the scent fades quickly after use, even when applied generously from head to toe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosquitos, houseflies, chiggers, no-see-ums, horseflies, and other outdoor pests can quickly make time outside miserable. \u003cem\u003eNative Shield changes that. \u003c\/em\u003eMany families choose Native Shield as part of their outdoor routine because they are seeking a gentler alternative to conventional bug sprays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEFORE OUTDOOR EXPOSURE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake well, spray into your hands, and gently apply across exposed skin to activate the formula. Many customers use Native Shield as part of their outdoor routine before hiking, gardening, camping, and spending time in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFTER OUTDOOR EXPOSURE OR IRRITATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Native Shield to help comfort \u003cstrong\u003eitchy, irritated skin associated with bug bites, poison ivy, poison oak, dryness, redness, and other hive-like skin reactions.\u003c\/strong\u003e At Alywillow, we believe products should work in harmony with the body — not against it. Simply shake the bottle (as there are no synthetic emulsifiers and the ingredients need to be blended), spray into your hands, and gently apply over the affected area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisappearing Scent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt first, there is a crisp, fresh vinegar scent, but that disappears fast. After about 5 minutes, y\u003c\/span\u003eou can be covered from head to toe with Native Shield, but the scent will be gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe \u0026amp; Natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex formula offering natural plant chemicals that repel mosquitoes. Native-Shield even soothes \u003ca title=\"itchy skin issues\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/get-lasting-relief-from-itchy-skin?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bed901cf6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eitchy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Our #1 Source on Natural Itchy Skin Remedies\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/get-lasting-relief-from-itchy-skin?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bed901cf6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/pages\/itchy-skin-relief\" title=\"itchy skin issues\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eskin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"itchy skin issues\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/get-lasting-relief-from-itchy-skin?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bed901cf6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e issues\u003c\/a\u003e --- so those with eczema, dermatitis, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Out Best-selling, Completely Natural Psoriasis Relief Product Bundle (StarBright)\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/starbright-psoriasis-relief-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epsoriasis\u003c\/a\u003e will enjoy it. If you have any of those skin conditions, let us know. We have many other items that can help bring relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore or After the bite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf applied after a mosquito bite, it relieves itching, pain, swelling, and scarring. I\u003c\/span\u003ef applied in advance, it creates a protective barrier against biting insects. This usually repels mosquitoes, horseflies, houseflies, and no-see-ums for a few hours. Reapply more often if you are sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRUB IT ON to repel the bugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply spraying onto your skin isn't enough. You must\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e rub it on your skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for it to repel bugs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDoes it work on Ticks too?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not designed to repel ticks, but you can add 20 drops of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/collections\/medicinal-plant-serum\/products\/fortify\" title=\"Fortify\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFortify\u003c\/a\u003e to your Native-Shield bottle for that sweet little enhancement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/safe-summer-bundle\"\u003eSafe \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Plant-Powered Safe Summer Bundle | Alywillow\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/safe-summer-bundle\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/safe-summer-bundle\"\u003e Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e to get Native Shield, Fortify, and GypsySun (to repair the damage caused by sun exposure). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info: \u003c\/strong\u003eRead ‘\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/native-shield-stops-the-irritation-swelling-and-scarring-of-mosquito-bites-and-fast\" title=\"Conquering Summer Mosquitos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConquering \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Beat Summer Mosquitos\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/native-shield-stops-the-irritation-swelling-and-scarring-of-mosquito-bites-and-fast\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/blogs\/behindthewillowwithaly\/native-shield-stops-the-irritation-swelling-and-scarring-of-mosquito-bites-and-fast\" title=\"Conquering Summer Mosquitos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Mosquitos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ to discover how Aliya, founder of Alywillow, developed Native-Shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Options: \u003c\/strong\u003ein 110g \/ 4oz glass bottles and 220g \/ 8oz refill bags\u003c\/span\u003e. This product is no longer available in a plastic bottle, but you can order an empty \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/empty-bottles-jars?_pos=15\u0026amp;_sid=145efa5e5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Travel size bottles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etravel size 2 ounce plastic bottle\u003c\/a\u003e for traveling when needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDangers of standard bug sprays:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid you know every breath you take pulls in tiny molecules from whatever is around, like the delicious steam curling off a simmering soup or that harsh chemical tang in the pesticide aisle (no thanks)?\u003c\/em\u003e Bug sprays are the most used pesticides, with studies linking them to coughing, wheezing, and even tissue damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThey scramble your wiring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyrethroids (the go-to active in many cans) are neurotoxic; repeated exposure is linked to headaches and dizziness in adults and developmental and behavioral problems in kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHormone hijack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing evidence shows several common spray ingredients act as endocrine disruptors, meddling with reproductive and thyroid hormones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe long game isn’t pretty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chronic, low-level exposure can damage the liver, kidneys and central nervous system—and is associated with elevated cancer risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidue that keeps on giving.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the mist settles, pesticide particles cling to floors, furniture and pet fur, leaving infants, pets and pollinators to pick them up for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.444;\"\u003eThis is different! Say goodbye to artificial emulsifiers, fragrances, and colors, and embrace the natural goodness that Alywillow has to offer. Pure plant power, zero synthetics—just spritz, breathe easy, and enjoy the outdoors - the Alywillow way! \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDirections for use: \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eON SKIN: Shake the bottle thoroughly, spray into a cupped hand, and rub the product onto the skin. Rubbing is required for it to activate in the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eON CLOTHING: Spray on your hair, clothing, and shoes to create a barrier to help protect from biting insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOR DOGS: apply the product to a handkerchief first and then tie that around the animal. Reapply daily or after getting wet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXISTING IRRITATIONS: Spray directly on the irritation to reduce itch, swelling, and scarring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol-free witch-hazel, apple cider vinegar, water, aloe vera, organic sunflower oil, and the Native-Shield Formula (therapeutic essential oils). This is a NUT-FREE product. There are no synthetic chemicals, no synthetic fragrances, no synthetic colors, and no other artificial ingredients. There are no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no paraffin, no gluten, no propylene glycol, no alcohol, no mineral oil, no DEA, and no DEET. Alywillow products are cruelty-free and never tested on animals. \u003c\/span\u003eIf an adverse skin reaction occurs, you may be allergic to one of the plants in the formula. Discontinue use, seek medical attention (if needed), and notify us. We may be able to help. \u003cspan\u003eIf you have allergies to any plants, please review our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ingredients List\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/pages\/ingredients\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eingredients list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwareness:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid your eyes: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf it gets into your eyes, flush with full-fat milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not consume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruelty-free and dog-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don’t test our products on animals, but many Alywillow products can help them. You can review our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dog and Pet\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/pages\/dogs-and-pets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDog and Pet\u003c\/a\u003e Information to understand more about how your pets can benefit from using Alywillow products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePregnant \u0026amp; Nursing women: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product was made for you! Many Alywillow products are safer than anything you can find on the market; however, some plants should not be used during this time. Please refer to our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pregnant and Nursing\" href=\"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/collections\/pregnant-nursing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePregnant and Nursing\u003c\/a\u003e page for more information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alywillow","offers":[{"title":"Glass Spray Bottle - 112g (NAT)","offer_id":42711663378684,"sku":"NAT","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill Bag - 224g (NAF)","offer_id":42711663411452,"sku":"NAF","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle \u0026 Refill Bag - 336g (NAT-NAF)","offer_id":44738000388348,"sku":"NAT-NAF","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2400\/9817\/products\/image_b0104b1d-bc5b-4def-bfce-92dbee9a3d92.jpg?v=1711038643","url":"https:\/\/alywillow.com\/products\/native-shield","provider":"Alywillow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}