Sunday, October 27, 2013

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

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.

Ideally, this product is applied on clean and hairless skin. A good place is the upper arm or on the shoulder blade to ensure that the adhesive side remains flat against your skin. This is essential in order to be certain that the product stays in place for as long as it's needed. At times it allows for the proper administration of the active ingredients into the blood.

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 doubt the effectiveness of such product. No one can blame them as it can really be quite unbelievable that a very small sticker-like solution can offer protection against bites and diseases spread around by those pesky bugs. However, the secret why this innovation can deliver impressive results it the active ingredients found on the adhesive side.

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 to get your hands on a mosquito repellent patch that contains vitamin B1. Also known as thiamine, this is absorbed by the skin and circulated all over the body through the bloodstream. It is expelled via the sweat, making the smell of your skin unattractive to mosquitoes nearby.




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