Safeguard Yourself From Bites And Diseases With A Mosquito Repellent Patch

By Elena McDowell


Keeping those painful bites and terrifying diseases at bay is easier with the help of a mosquito repellent patch. The application of this product is so trouble-free because it simply involves putting a sticker-like item on your skin. More convenient to use than the sprayed counterpart, it contains a variety of active ingredients that help drive away those pesky bugs.

The product is best placed on skin that is both clean and free of hair, such as on the shoulder blade and upper arm. By making sure that the item is securely in place, you can get the kind of protection you need. When the ingredients used have to be absorbed in order to work, you need to ensure that the adhesive side is completely flat against the skin at all times.

That is why it's good practice to make sure that the area where you wish to apply the item is free of dirt and oil. The best time to put it on is after taking a shower. You may also simply clean the skin using cotton and rubbing alcohol. There is no need to worry about this step if you have purchased a product which is meant to be applied on your clothes or backpack.

It is the convenience provided by this product that makes it highly appealing to many. It may be placed easily on the pocket until such time you are ready to apply it. There is no rubbing on to do, something that can be messy and risky especially if conducted by an unaccompanied child. Once it is in place, you just have to wait for the active ingredients to spring into action.

Some people may wonder whether or not this product can actually deliver results. They cannot be blamed for having such thought because at first glance a small sticker-like item may not look like it's powerful enough to drive those pesky insects away. The secret to the patch's efficacy is in the active ingredients used, usually found on the side where the adhesive is.

In the past, a patch designed to repel mosquitoes contain DEET. Although highly effective, this chemical can be toxic too. Researches have shown that DEET can cause all sorts of issues concerning the nervous system. It's also said to have an impact on the reproductive health. Even when used in regulated amounts, improper use of any DEET-based product can be quite dangerous. The sad truth is a lot of today's repellent sprays available online and offline still rely on this chemical.

Worry not about the dangers of DEET as many of the patches these days rely on other ingredients. In fact, lots of them are geared towards kids, allowing them to regard staying away from mosquitoes a fun thing because of the colorful prints that patches sport. These all-natural solutions rely on essential oils like citronella, lemongrass and others.

It's also possible for a mosquito repellent patch to rely on thiamine. Commonly known as vitamin B1, this active ingredient is absorbed by the skin so it may spread to the rest of the body through the bloodstream. When expelled through the sweat, those flying insects will no longer find you particularly appealing to bite.




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