Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Buying An All Natural Mosquito Patch That Is Safe For The 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.

Something that is applied just like a sticker is obviously very simple to use. This innovative solution may be placed on just about any body part like the upper arm and leg. It is said that the user is practically undetectable to those flying pests about a couple of hours from the product's application. This feat is made possible by the ingredients it contains that masks the body's lactic acid and carbon dioxide, two things that mosquitoes are attracted to.

For adults, there are clear or skin-colored patches sold on the market. Kids won't mind having these items on their skin most especially those that are designed exclusively for them. Keeping them out of harm's way is made fun by stickers available in lots of vibrant colors as well as amusing smileys, animals and all sorts of designs. They are also easy to apply, allowing little ones to use them as necessary even when there are no adults around to lend a hand.

Other than the convenience provided, these products became well-known also because of a controversial ingredient they contain. When they were first introduced into the market, all of them relied on diethyltoluamide (DEET). This chemical is the one used by so many of today's insect repellents that are administered by direct application onto the skin.

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.

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 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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