great mosquite protection for my toddler
We are in a heavily wooded area near a creek in Central Texas. Mosquitos get very bad and the season lasts more than half a year. In addition, it is very sunny and hot. I did not want to use the DEET spray on my 18 month toddler. The spray just engulfs you in DEET, so I was looking for an alternative that also goes on better. The bug repellent stuff is 7.5% of beta-alanine, n-acetyl-N-butyl-ethyl esther (IR3535)/carboxylic acid. I have no idea what it is, but it works. The tube states to ask a doctor before using it on kids less than 6 months of age.<br /><br />It is a big bonus that Avon has the sun protection with it. It also contains Vitamin E and Aloe. The sunscreen ingredients are the typical stuff like Ocinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 6.0% and Octisalate 5.0%. The stuff smells pleasantly. It looks like a sunscreen and it goes on like a sunscreen. Make sure to shake the tube before applying because the contents may separate after a while.<br /><br />Today, my toddler was covered in Avon and I was covered in DEET. The mosquito got me and skipped my little one. So the stuff works. The tube states to reapply every 2 hours or sooner for continued insect protection if effectiveness diminishes. I have not done that since we were ok so far but we have not hit the worst of the mosquito season yet.<br /><br />I was a bit surprised about the short shelf life of this product. I bought it directly from Avon and the expiration is about a year from when I bought it. However, I will probably use it up in the next few months.
Rating: 5 stars