Autan Family Care insect repellent

Autan is a globally recognized insect repellent brand, originally developed by the German chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer in the 1950s. The brand was founded on the discovery of Icaridin, an effective alternative to DEET. In 2002, as part of a strategic divestment, Bayer sold its household insecticide business to S. C. Johnson & Son, a privately held American company.

Today, Autan is a flagship brand within the S.C. Johnson portfolio. While the brand has its roots in Germany and was historically manufactured primarily in Europe, today's production is distributed across multiple global facilities to serve local markets. S.C. Johnson remains the ultimate owner, ensuring the brand maintains its legacy of protection and skin-friendly formulations across the world.