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> ...the insects seemed to be deterred by another chemical called eucalyptol... Perhaps they are deterred by a class of similar compounds. Avon Skin So Soft ba

by wrp 3y ago

> ...the insects seemed to be deterred by another chemical called eucalyptol... Perhaps they are deterred by a class of similar compounds. Avon Skin So Soft bath oil has been shown to be effective and contains "picaridin...a synthetic repellent modeled after a compound that occurs naturally in the black pepper plant." (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287046713_Mosquito_repellent_effectiveness_A_placebo_controlled_trial_comparing_95_DEET_Avon_Skin_So_Soft_and_a_special_mixture_containing_eucalyptus_oil https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287046713_Mosquito_...)

thwarted 3y ago
Back in the 80s my scout troop used Skin So Soft, diluted with water to like 10:1, as an effective mosquito repellant. As an added bonus, it doesn't irritate the skin like other repellants and has a nice scent (which was probably important for being around a bunch of pre-teen boys).
- News-Dog 3y ago
  Does Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil Work As a Bug Spray? : https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/does-avon-skin-so-soft-bath-oil-work-as-a-bug-spray-a5132208603/ https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/does... Eucalyptol (also called Cineole) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptol