Thursday, October 24, 2013

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.

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.

Adults may take advantage of transparent or skin-colored patches on the market. Kids will not have trouble using most especially variants that are designed especially for them. Staying safe is made enjoyable because of stickers coming in a variety of colors as well as interesting designs like smileys and animals. Since they are trouble-free to use, little ones may apply them whenever necessary even if adults are not around to help them out.

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.

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.

It is said that as many as 15% of DEET applied on the skin is absorbed and gets to your bloodstream. Once there, the chemical isn't going to have a hard time getting to your various internal organs. It's true that you may be safeguarded against dengue fever and malaria. Still the fact that it can cause side effects makes it dangerous to be used.

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.

A mosquito patch containing no DEET is effective in safeguarding adults and kids alike from dangerous insect bites. Its use also helps ward off concerns regarding unwanted side effects. The product can be easily purchased online as well as at local drugstores and supermarkets.




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