Skin So Soft, an iconic bath and body brand made by Avon, is dedicated to giving women the means of attaining soft skin. Skin So Soft offers a variety of product lines, including a Bug Guard and the Original Bath Oil, which can both be used to prevent bug bites.
Bug Guard
Bug Guard is designed to protect against mosquito bites, gnats, no-seeums, sand flies and biting midges. This hypoallergenic product is dermatologist-tested and comes in a pump spray, lotion and towelettes.
Original Bath Oil
Skin So Soft's Oil has been known to be utilized for many things other than bath oil. An Avon representative keeps a blog that lists 104 uses for Skin So Soft Original, including insect repellent.
Using the Original As Bug Repellant
One Avon representative describes a variety of ways Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil can be utilized as an insect repellent. Spray Skin So Soft on windowsills to keep ants out. Spray it over a lawn to cut down on bugs. Apply Skin So Soft around doors, windows and screens to deter insects from entering your home.
Active Ingredients
The pump bug spray contains active ingredients of beta-alanine, n-acetyl-N-butyl and ethyl ester/carboxylic acid. The Original Bath Oil contains mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate, dicapryl adipate, fragrance, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate and BHT, as well as carrot seed oil.
DEET-Free
Skin So Soft is DEET-free. Although DEET has a proven track record of successfully repelling bugs, it has an unpleasant smell and contains chemicals that melt plastic and it is not safe for children or pregnant women.
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