Autan Family Milk insect repellent

Autan is a well-known brand of insect repellent that was originally developed in Germany by the pharmaceutical company Bayer in the 1960s. The brand was created to provide effective protection against mosquitoes and other biting insects, utilizing the active ingredient Icaridin (also known as Picaridin or Saltidin), which Bayer scientists developed as a more user-friendly alternative to DEET. The product shown, Autan Family Milk with Aloe Vera, is designed for gentle application on the skin.

In 2002, the Autan brand was acquired by S.C. Johnson & Son, an American multinational privately owned manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and consumer chemicals. Since the acquisition, S.C. Johnson has expanded the brand's presence globally. While the brand has its roots in German pharmaceutical research, manufacturing now takes place across various international facilities, with significant production still occurring in Germany and other European locations to serve the regional markets. The brand remains a key part of S.C. Johnson's pest control portfolio alongside brands like Raid and Off!.