With a Little Miss who seems to be loved by flying biters, I tend to take as many precautionary products as possible in the form of lotions potions and sprays when we go on our jollies.
~~WHO IS THIS FOR?~~
It is suggested that the spray is for adults and children from the age of 6 months. This is actually one of the reasons I bought the spray- if a baby of 6 months can have it applied, then it's a doddle for a 6 ½ year old.
~~WHAT DOES IT DO?~~
Protects those under the influence of the spray from mosquitos, midges and other flying insects, so if it does work, then this has got to be good news.
~~PRODUCT AND PACKAGING~~
The product comes in a 125ml plastic aerosol spray can with all information and directions for use on the back. There is a lift off plastic lid so no danger of it spraying randomly!
When I spray, the product itself is no more than a very fine mist with no discernible smell- certainly nothing to make us all smell as though we are covered in insect repellent. It settles easily onto the skin leaving no residue or stickiness and to date none of us have suffered any adverse skin reactions whilst using it.
~~HOW DO I USE IT?~~
Hold the spray about 15cm from the skin and spray lightly onto all exposed bits of skin, although take care not to spray it onto lips and eyes. I also make sure I get the often forgotten and frequently bitten feet. For face protection, the hands should be sprayed and the product applied lightly to the face.
~~PRICE AND AVAILABILITY~~
Available from Boots stores and online at www.boots.com this costs around £5.50 for 125ml.
~~WARNINGS~~
• Not suitable for tropical areas where there is a risk of infectious bites- I believe something stronger is needed for these places. • Avoid contact with inflamed or sore skin • Not to be used near naked flames
~~VERDICT~~
An easy to use effective spray to keep yourself from being bitten. I couldn't smell any real smell, but whatever smell it was emitting was obviously repugnant to small biters! We actually came away from a two week holiday with not a bite between us.
The spray can is small enough to carry in a bag and because it's plastic, there is no danger of it smashing. Remember if you are carrying it around to put the lid on or you will end up with insect spray in your bag.
I would recommend this gentle but effective product to anyone, and especially people travelling with young children.
Thanks for reading.
Daniela x
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I took Brewers Yeast when I went to Africa and that worked really well in conjuction with sprays. I might try this on the girls for our Scottish midges this summer (if we get a summer...!) Good review, Caroline xx
Mickie26 21.01.2008 00:08
When I went to America I took a course of zinc thats good too but anything that helps is good thanks for the advice.
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