How to Prevent Insect Bites

How to Prevent Insect Bites

Summer is here and it’s the time for thinking about our holidays. But this time of the year whether at home or abroad we will have a variety of insects that bite, including midges, ticks, and mosquitos. The last thing we want is to be bitten by these insects. Thankfully there is a natural solution to help protect us. Incognito Insect Repellent Spray, is scientifically formulated and clinically tested with good protection for up to 7 hours, although I would re-spray every four hours myself. I do not want to be bitten especially by any of these insects. It does not contain any deet and is certified by the Soil Association as 100% natural. I love that it can used for all the family including young babies from 6 months onwards. You can use it for any outdoor activity at home or abroad and is also recommended for high-risk areas to protect against mosquito-borne diseases.

Incognito repels mosquitoes, midges, ticks, sand flies, land leeches, black flies, and stable flies. I use it regularly especially when I am out and about in forest areas. And I have it with me for the sunny holidays too.

Other products in the range include Sunscreen with built in insect repellant, skin moisturiser and a roll on deodorant too. But my favourite is the Incognito Zap-Ease. It is perfect to bring with you on holidays as it is so small, and it is ideal to have in your home. It offers instant bite relief in a harmless way for bites for times when you have forgotten to use your insect repellant. It is easy to use, you simply click the Zap-Ease several times around the area of the bite. The idea is that the poison from the bite will be localised and it will help inhibit the release of histamine. Histamine is what causes the urge to scratch. It can help reduce swelling and inflammation. This product is not suitable for under two years of age. I love the fact that it will last for 5 years or up to 1,000 bites, that is impressive.

Garlic can keep the insects away

Garlic and Vitamin B1 have traditionally been taken to protect against mosquito bites. If you are prone to being bitten or if you are going to a high-risk area, I would take these too, for extra protection. Garlic may also support your immunity and is a natural antibiotic so no harm in taking this as an extra. You could eat a couple of cloves of garlic a day before and during travel or take it in supplement form. The scent of garlic is released through the skin and is said to repel the insects. There are lots of brands of garlic supplements, including Solgar, Quest, and Terranova. Depending on the strength you may need one or two  per day. Regards the B1 I think you would need a minimum of 300mg up to 500mg per day. I would start taking both of these supplements about a week or two before the holiday and continue taking them right through the trip. Don't take garlic supplements if you are on any blood thinning medication.

Travel Tummy

If you are worried about getting an upset tummy while abroad, take a look at  Optibac Travel Abroad. It is formulated for travel and contains Saccharomyces boulardii. It is advised to take it for 3-5 days before travel and while you are away. There is nothing worse than having an upset tummy while on holidays, this is the perfect supplement to take with you to  help  deal with this problem.

If you are prone to skin irritation while in the sun, nettle is a natural antihistamine that many customers take to prevent this unsightly rash. Or take a look a natural sunscreens like Green People as they do not tend to cause skin rashes. And remember bring some Aloe Vera Gel to apply to cool down sun blushed skin.

Hopefully these tips will help ensure a happy holiday!