I am going back to Greece next year ( I know i'm premature but I get so excited) and wanted to know what is best insect repellant to use. Last time I went I didn't use any cos never had a problem when I went to other countries, and I got severly bitten (had to go to docs). What is a really good repellant? And do I put it on before or after sun cream?
2006-08-15 03:33:52 · 11 answers · asked by Mrs Captain 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
use Lemon Cologne use it anytime its cheap and mossies don't like lemon, but you wont smell too bad.
2006-08-15 09:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take B complex for a month before going and while you are there. Put 10 drops of each tea tree and euctalyptus essiental oils in your body products (shampoo, body wash, lotion) and 20 drops in the laundry detergent if you use liquid.
2006-08-15 03:58:02 · answer #2 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are sunscreens that contain DEET just for this purpose, and they are the best ones to use. I know Coppertone makes one. I think it is called Bugs and Sun. Have fun!
2006-08-15 03:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by alone1with3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something with deet, like OFF. After sunblock.
2006-08-15 03:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat lots of garlic and use Avon Skin So Soft on your skin. Deet is toxic; I wouldn't put that on my dog.
2006-08-15 03:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat marmite. It makes you taste and smell foul to insects
2006-08-15 03:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by ty_rosewood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use essential oils lemon grass or eucalyptus diluted in water are very effective and cheap...or in an aquas cream
2006-08-15 03:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by welshpete6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be effective, use something that has a minimum of 30% deet
2006-08-15 03:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want something natural...citronella is a good one for keeping the mozzies at bay.
2006-08-15 07:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by lilmisslostit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autin (spelt wrong is great)
2006-08-15 03:39:46 · answer #10 · answered by David M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋