Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

This summer, Avon has the essentials you need to help stay protected from the season’s sun burn and bug bites. Avon’s classic Skin So Soft Bug Guard Collection keeps certain insects away while delivering SPF protection for the whole family. No matter where your summer takes you, Avon lets you embrace the great outdoors with a selection of outdoor products. Find the perfect formulas for your family:

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® Expedition™ SPF 30* ($14-$16): This double-duty formula provides 2-in-1 protection by shielding skin from the sun and repelling certain pesky insects like mosquitoes and deer ticks.

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

Formulas are DEET-free and are formulated with vitamin E. Expedition is available in an Aerosol Spray ($16.99; NOW $$7.99) and Pump Spray ($20.00; NOW $12.99) and repels mosquitoes for 8-hours. The pump spray is now available in bonus and travel sizes to suit your every need. Use it when you’re are going hiking or camping. Reapply 8-hours for mosquito protections and 6-hours for gnats, no-see-ums, sand flies and biting midges.

Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus Picaridin is a strong and dependable insect repellent, which provides long-lasting protection against certain insects. Repels deer ticks which may transmit Lyme Disease and mosquitoes which may transmit West Nile virus.

What Is Picaridin?

According to Picaridin.info, Picaridin is a repellent for mosquitos and other insects which is similar in effectiveness to DEET, but more pleasant to use, almost odorless and much less likely to cause skin irritation. This Piperidine derivitave, developed by Bayer®, has been available worldwide since 1998 and is one of the best-selling insect repellents in Europe where it is also known as “Icaridin” and is marketed under the name Bayrepel®. Picaridin has been available in the USA since 2005.

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

Protect your family when mosquitoes are more active – dawn and dusk – with this strong, dependable insect repellent. These DEET-free formulas provide long-lasting protection against deer ticks and mosquitoes.

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

Repels deer ticks that may transmit Lyme Disease. Repels mosquitoes that may transmit West Nile Virus. Bug Guard Plus Picaridin is available as an Aerosol Spray ($16.00; NOW $7.99), Pump Spray ($20.00; NOW $12.99), or Towelettes ($20.00; NOW $12.99), and just like our other favorite formula, the Pump Spray will come in bonus and travel sizes; towelettes will now be available in a 16-pack.

Read our article on how to treat mosquito bites that cause itching, swelling HERE!

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® Lotion SPF 30: Get dual protection from sun and certain bugs with this SPF-enriched insect repellent.

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

The formula effectively repels bugs like mosquitoes and deer ticks while helping to prevent sunburn. Hypoallergenic, DEET-free and PABA-free, the formula contains aloe and vitamin E. Available as a Gentle Breeze Lotion ($14.99; NOW $6.99) and a Cool ‘n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion ($14.99; NOW $6.99).

Review, Ingredients: Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard: Expedition, Picaridin, Best Anti-Itch Sprays: How To Ward Off Mosquitos And Ticks

SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Anti-Itch Spray ($10.00; NOW $4.99): Just in case you forgot your Bug Guard and you have an annoying, itchy insect bite, this formula soothes and provides temporary relief to itching insect bites and sunburns (does not repel insects).

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