Using An All Natural Mosquito Patch For The Whole Family

By Chasity Sheppard


A mosquito patch is designed to keep bites at bay effectively. Compared to a variant rubbed on the skin, it's a more convenient choice. Opting for the right product is a must if you don't want to end up with unwanted side effects.

Something that is applied just like a sticker is obviously very simple to use. This innovative solution may be placed on just about any body part like the upper arm and leg. It is said that the user is practically undetectable to those flying pests about a couple of hours from the product's application. This feat is made possible by the ingredients it contains that masks the body's lactic acid and carbon dioxide, two things that mosquitoes are attracted to.

For adults, there are clear or skin-colored patches sold on the market. Kids won't mind having these items on their skin most especially those that are designed exclusively for them. Keeping them out of harm's way is made fun by stickers available in lots of vibrant colors as well as amusing smileys, animals and all sorts of designs. They are also easy to apply, allowing little ones to use them as necessary even when there are no adults around to lend a hand.

Initially, these products became widely known not only due to the convenience they bring, but also because of the active ingredient used. Many of them relied on what's known as DEET. Short for diethyltoluamide, the chemical is the same thing found in most insect repellents sprayed on the user's skin directly.

It's true that DEET is highly effective in keeping you safe from mosquitoes. However, reports say that certain side effects are produced. It is said to cause skin irritations as well as impact the nervous system and reproductive organs negatively.

According to medical investigations, it's possible for up to 15% of DEET to penetrate the skin. Once in the blood, it's easy for the chemical to reach different parts of the body. Although a product containing DEET may save you from health conditions like malaria and dengue fever, it may potentially leave you suffering from other problems just as alarming as those.

Fortunately, a lot of manufacturers no longer count on DEET to produce highly effective insect repellents. Many of them have switched to the use of all-natural active ingredients. Producers of patches also followed suit. These products are more appealing now more than ever, most especially to parents who want their kids to be completely out of harm's way.

Some of the best selling patches these days are those which contain citronella. This essential oil is well-known for its effectiveness in keeping mosquito bites at bay. At times various other all-natural ingredients are combined. Some of them include peppermint, lavender and geranium. Certain manufacturers use vitamin B1 or thiamine as the active ingredient.

Opting for a DEET-free mosquito patch saves you from ending up with those annoying and dangerous bites. Thanks to the use of alternative ingredients, unfavorable side effects may be avoided. It's easy to obtain such product online as well as at land-based pharmacies and supermarkets. Variants for grown up and kids are available.




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