lundi 28 octobre 2013

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

By Elena McDowell


Mosquito repellent patch use makes it easy for anyone to avoid nasty bites and diseases transmitted by those flying insects. Applying it is as easy as placing a sticker-like product on your skin. Containing a variety of ingredients, this innovative way of keeping away those pests is being preferred by many compared to a sprayed counterpart that's not as convenient to use.

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 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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