The exact product is known as Skin So Soft, and despite being made literally for the bath, it has been thought to be a solid mosquito repellent for decades.

I was not bothered by mosquitoes, sand fleas or flies. Amazing! A: We first started hearing about military personnel using Avon Skin So Soft bath oil as an insect repellent more than 35 years ago.

The best bug sprays Below, check out the best mosquito and tick repellents, according to a dermatologist and an entomologist.

Avon’s Skin So Soft bath oil, while less effective controlling mosquito bites than repellents with DEET, offered additional protection against midges.

Bug repellent is practically a necessity for spending time outdoors during the warm months, but lots of products tend to have a strong or unpleasant smell or feel gross on your skin.

SHOPPING: A £6 dry oil spray with skin-loving oils like jojoba is proving so popular at keeping skin soft and hydrated that four bottles are sold every minute.

To keep your bug bites at bay this summer, pick up the best bug sprays and mosquito repellents for indoor and outdoor use. Shop lotions, oils and more.

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The best bug sprays Below, check out the best mosquito and tick repellents, according to a dermatologist and an entomologist.

Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray 4 Fl Oz (2 Bottles) Get two bottles of this two-in-one product from Avon: It combines insect protection with SPF 30 sunscreen.

Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition SPF 30 Pump Spray 4 Fl Oz (2 Bottles) Get two bottles of this two-in-one product from Avon: It combines insect protection with SPF 30 sunscreen.