As I am feeding fodder for mosquitoes, I douse myself in repellent several times a day and so far so good. Bites are at a minimum. But this early evening, because they cannot get to my limbs, I have at the moment 3 bites near my eye. Does anyone know if it safe to put repellent on face??
I am a little wary.
Have you tried the Avon product Skin So soft Sharon. It's supposed to be a great repellent and you could use that on your face. I so know how you feel. First summer at this cottage last year and I was covered in bites. Got some jungle spray and that did the trick. Wouldn't use it on my face though. Good luck x
From your own government's website:
"Do not apply near eyes and mouth, and apply sparingly around ears.
When using sprays, do not spray directly into face; spray on hands first and then apply to face"
Hi, Sharon...let me know how you get on with Skin so Soft please...
I've just ordered some because I've had three badly infected bites lately.......one made me quite ill.....this was recommended on AB so I'm going to give it a go....plus upping the Guinness intake......taking up smoking again......and hanging sticky fly papers from my hat....x
OH got badly bitten by mozzies in South Africa and bought some pills from a pharmacy. I think they helped. I don't know if they're available here. Might be worth asking.
I love Marmite, but I wouldn't want to put it on my skin.
A small number of folks have been hospitalized because of deet overuse.
Worrying. I have bought with me lots of long sleeved sheer tops which is helping. Tomorrow Gness I will let you know how I got on.