The Fend Difference

A new kind of insect repellent — long-lasting, skin-friendly, and made for everyday life.

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Designed for Real Life

Fend was created to solve the trade-off between protection and comfort. It delivers 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes - without the heavy, oily feel of traditional repellents. It’s lightweight, fast-drying, and gentle enough for sensitive and eczema prone skin.

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Fend uses a clinically tested, DEET-free active ingredient that effectively repels mosquitoes, sandflies, and other biting insects.

Despite the complex name, IR3535® is a gentle amino acid derived from naturally occurring compounds and is widely recognised as safe and effective. In combination with our exclusive StayTec technology, Fend is able to offer safe and long lasting protection.

Feels Nothing Like a Repellent

Fend feels more like a moisturiser than a traditional repellent.

  • Spreads smoothly
  • Dries in seconds
  • Leaves no greasy residue

The scent is subtle, fresh, and never overpowering.

Ready for Any Adventure

Made for Everyday Use

Outdoor Adventures & Travel

Explore nature with up to 14 hours lasting protection.

Beach days

Relax by the water, bite-free.

Evenings Outdoors

Effective protection without harsh chemicals.

Tropical Holidays

Protects against carriers of dengue fever, zika, yellow fever & more.

Gentle on Skin. Tough on Bites.

Fend is formulated to be:

  • Safe for babies from 2 months
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Suitable for sensitive and eczema prone skin

We recommend avoiding hands for young children to prevent contact with eyes.

Before
After

Proven Protection

14 Hours Without Bites

In a controlled trial, 40 volunteers placed their arm into a cage with 55 hungry mosquitoes. When protected with Fend®, the first bites were recorded only after 13.8 hours.

Inspired by Nature. Backed by Science.

Clinical Studies

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 4 women, 6 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Aedes Aegypti.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 14 hours. Stings were recorded on 4 of the 10 participants at 15 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Aedes Aegypti during a period of 14 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 5 women, 5 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Aedes Albopictus.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 13 hours. Stings were recorded on 3 of the 10 participants at 14 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Aedes Albopictus during a period of 13 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 5 women, 5 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Culex Quinquefasciatus.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 14 hours. Stings were recorded on 3 of the 10 participants at 15 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Culex Quinquefasciatus during a period of 14 hours after application.

PARTICIPANTS: 10 participants - 6 women, 4 men - aged 18-60.

SPECIES: 55 female mosquitoes aged 5-10 days of species Anopheles Aquasalis.

RESULTS: 0 stings were recorded by 13 hours. Stings were recorded on 4 of the 10 participants at 14 hours.

CONCLUSION: Considered satisfactory for repellent action to mosquito species Anopheles Aquasalis during a period of 13 hours after application.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of adverse skin reactions caused by topical use.

PARTICIPANTS: 54 participants - 43 women, 11 men - aged 19-63.

METHODOLOGY: The repellent was applied to hypoallergenic adhesive strips. Strips were applies to the same location on participants 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

RESULTS: No side effects (erythema, edema, papule or vesicle) were detected in the area of application, and no participants reported sensations of discomfort during the study.

CONCLUSION: A primary irritation index of 0.0 out of a possible 8.0 at is sufficient to classify the repellent as 'Toxicity Category IV - Very Low Toxicity'.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potential of adverse skin reactions caused by exposure to UV light following topical use.

PARTICIPANTS: 35 participants - 28 women, 7 men - aged 18-63.

METHODOLOGY: The repellent was applied to hypoallergenic adhesive strips. Strips were applied to participants for 24 hours. When removed, the test area was immediately exposed to 4 J/cm2 UVA light to test for discomfort or clinical reactions. Tests were repeated on the same area 3 times per week for 2 weeks.

RESULTS: No side effects (erythema, edema, papule or vesicle) were detected in the area of application.

CONCLUSION: The product did not cause photosensitisation and was not shown to be phototoxic and support the 'hypoallergenic' appeal.