Mosquitos

[smurfchops]

Thinking of getting a mosquito cream for protection on holiday. I seem to remember there is something unsafe in some of the creams/preparations but I can't remember what it is called. What is a good cream to buy please?

[boxtops]

You might be thinking of DEET, I don't think you can get it any more. Jungle spray is good, but to be honest I have found Avon's Skin so Soft body oil spray a really effective deterrent (and I know I am not the only one!). I take that with me, and a stick of After Bite in case any of the little blighters get through - cross fingers, it's worked OK recently!

[smurfchops]

Thanks boxy, that was the word I couldn't think of - DEET ! Can I get Avon online ?

[boxtops]

Not sure, smurfy, but if you put "avon skin so soft dry oil spray" into the search box on eBay, there is loads listed, I've just looked, some less than a fiver inc postage.

[smurfchops]

Thanks, boxy, will do.

[welshlibranr]

boxtops is right!.....Avon's Skin So Soft is about the best thing you can buy!.........

[boxtops]

Interestingly welsh, if you look at the eBay listings, most are promoting it as a bite deterrent - which is something which Avon never do!

[webbo3]

Drink plenty of gin and Tonic, The female of the species (the one that gives you malaria) cannot stand the smell of alcohol, which our skin gives off after a drink.
The old story about G + T is also true, as the quinine in the tonic was a remedy if you were at risk.


Dave.

[welshlibranr]

I know boxtops, they never have made any claims, but my daughter is a travel agent, and has been all over the world, she has been using it for about the last 6 years at least, she says it works really well, I suppose that Avon won't make claims because the product wasn't designed for this purpose, and folk just found out by accident that it works, and then it spread by word of mouth!.........

[ethandron]

my other half is a mozzie magnet and the only thing that works for him is jungle formula, it also came out tops in a number of trials. he/we've also tried the avon dry oil but haven't found it very effective although we both still use it as a moisturiser.
http://www.jungleform...ge/extra-strength.htm

[DTCwordfan]

I don't blame avon not advertising the benefit - imagine the liability of a malaria case. The insurance premium is p[robably prohibitive to such a claim before they even arrive at "Go" - I have had this experience with a number of products/services into the USA.......

[snags]

DEET based repellents are still available and offered in different % strengths. It's the only product I'd personally recommend. I've used it all over SE Asia and it is the only thing that worked for me, although I know some people who it doesn't work for...

[Giggsie]

avon skin so soft oil ( must be the green bottle) works wonders on the midgies in the scottish highlands

[JonnyBoy12]

Can you rub the alcohol on your skin then, webbo, instead of drinking it? Some ABers here may not be heavy drinkers, as I know I am not!

[Paul22118]

Went to West Africa this winter and got plagued with mozzies. Local guys all use a Chinese preparation bought locally.
Yesterday went to one of those Chinese 'pharmacies' and bought some.

It is a small phial which contains things like peppermint oil, eucalyptus, menthol and a few bits and pieces. Have to say it was the most effective relief we have used in years.

Cost £3 btw.

[Haggisdj]

I'm off to Sri Lanka for the third time on the 28th of this month. Apparently sweet smells attract them so I use Simple unscented shower gel and deodorant and then Jungle Extra Strength formula, see link below, and I have never been bitten. I use three cans over two weeks. Have a great time wherever you're going.

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[smurfchops]

thanks all, I've ordered the Avon and After Bite on ebay !