Using A Mosquito Repellent Patch Can Save You From Bites And Diseases

By Elena McDowell


Nothing can be easier than the use of a mosquito repellent patch to effectively keep those nasty bites and diseases at bay. Its application is as trouble-free as placing something that closely resembles a sticker on your skin. Containing various active ingredients proven to ward off those pesky flying insects, it is deemed by many as something more convenient than sprays.

This product should be placed on skin that's clean and has little or no hair. Some of the best examples include your upper arm and on the shoulder blade. The adhesive surface should have no problem sticking itself to your skin for as long as protection is required. At times remaining flat against the skin is essential in order to have the ingredients contained reach the bloodstream.

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.

Making it very appealing to a lot of consumers is the fact that the product's usage is so convenient. It can be taken with you hassle-free by placing it in a pocket or purse. When the time comes you need some form of protection against mosquitoes, simply peel off the backing and apply. There's no need to rub anything on your skin, sparing you from the messy part.

Some people may doubt the effectiveness of such product. No one can blame them as it can really be quite unbelievable that a very small sticker-like solution can offer protection against bites and diseases spread around by those pesky bugs. However, the secret why this innovation can deliver impressive results it the active ingredients found on the adhesive side.

Earlier versions of this patch worked with the help of a chemical known as DEET. Although effective, DEET can be very dangerous. According to researches, it can cause a variety of conditions involving the nervous system. It is said that DEET may also affect the reproductive health negatively. The chemical can still be toxic even when used in minimal amount. The fact is so many of those readily available repellent sprays on the market still count on DEET to deliver results.

It's a good thing that a lot of today's patches now go for safer active ingredients. Many of them are also designed especially for kids, allowing them to sport colorful and printed sticker-like protection against those flying pests. Most of these solutions contain essential oils like citronella, peppermint, lemongrass and others whose aroma discourages mosquitoes from biting.

You may also go for a mosquito repellent patch that administers vitamin B1 or also known as thiamine. Found on the adhesive side, the nutrient is gradually absorbed by the skin and gets to the bloodstream. When expelled via perspiration, those flying bugs won't find your smell particularly attractive.




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