Protect Yourself From Bites And Diseases By Using 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.

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.

It's a good idea to use this innovative solution right after taking a shower or bath. You may also use a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and grime on the skin, allowing the product to stay on for as long as it is needed. Some of today's patches are meant to be placed on clothes, backpack and others worn close to your skin.

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.

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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