Safeguard Yourself From Bites And Diseases With A Mosquito Repellent Patch

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.

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.

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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