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Using An All Natural Mosquito Patch For The Whole Family

By Chasity Sheppard


The application of a mosquito patch helps ward off those irritating and dangerous bites. It's evidently a more convenient solution compared to the sprayed type. Opting for the right product is important in order to keep unfavorable side effects at bay.

Nothing can be simpler to use than something that is applied just like a typical sticker. It may be placed on the upper arm, leg or just about anywhere else on the body. About two hours after the product's application, the user is virtually invisible to those pesky mosquitoes. This is made possible because the ingredients it has mask a couple of things released by the body that attracts those flying insects in the first place: CO2 (carbon dioxide) and lactic acid.

There are skin-colored patches on the market perfect for grown ups. On the other hand, there are also products made to look visually appealing to kids. They come in so many vibrant shades and fun prints, from animals, smiley to flowers. With these solutions, little ones can be made aware of the dangers mosquito bites bring. Even without adults around, children won't have trouble applying these products whenever needed.

These products became highly popular not only because of the convenience and innovation they bring, but also due to a particular ingredient used. Initially, they relied on a chemical known as diethyltoluamide or DEET for short. This is the same thing that is commonly used by some of today's insect repellents sprayed directly onto the skin in order to deliver results.

Although highly effective in repelling mosquitoes, DEET is reported to produce certain side effects. Some of them involve the nervous and reproductive systems. If the user is lucky, he or she may simply end up with a localized skin irritation.

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.

These days, many opt for patches containing citronella. An essential oil derived from a plant having the same name, it is proven safe and effective in preventing insect bites. Some products use a combination of many other oils like lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary and lavender. There are manufacturers using thiamine or vitamin B1 on their patches.

A mosquito patch that's free of DEET still is proven to be an effective solution against those pesky insect bites. Without such chemical, all sorts of unfavorable side effects may be avoided, giving consumers peace of mind. The product may be purchased easily online and offline, available in variants for adults and kids alike.




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