TikTok Has Brought Skin So Soft as Bug Repellent Back But did the bath oil ever work against mosquitos? By Shannon Palus. June 20, 2023 9:00 AM. Photo illustration by Slate.

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Skin So Soft was mild on my skin and repelled all kinds of bugs. “The troops and I would mix one cap full of rubbing alcohol in our bath oil spray bottle. The effect only lasted a few hours, but ...

This insect repellent lotion protects your skin from bugs and from the sun at the same time. It contains SPF 30 for sun protection and natural eugenol as the active ingredient, instead of DEET or ...

DEET products often get a bad rap for their smell and oily texture, but Off’s FamilyCare formula is a major exception. “This bug spray is made with a powder-dry formula that leaves skin ...

A: We first started hearing about military personnel using Avon Skin So Soft bath oil as an insect repellent more than 35 years ago. Not surprisingly, when scientists tested it, the bath oil was ...

The repellent is designed to dry quickly, too, so you can just spray and go. Even shoppers who hate the smell and feel of typical bug sprays say they don’t mind using this one. BUY IT: $6.99 ...

Skin-applied repellents tend to protect better against most bugs, but each has a place in a camper’s bug-fighting arsenal. If you go with a spray or lotion, you want to consider the ingredients ...

When shopping for the best mosquito repellent lotions, your best bets are formulated with DEET or picaridin — and they're registered with the EPA.

Deep Woods Insect Repellent 25% DEET Bug Spray, specifically, is one of our favorites, not only because it comes in a 2-pack, but because its concentration is below 30%, as Haberman recommends ...

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.