Itch no more... (Dr Johnson's Bite & Sting Relief)

Name: juicy_lucy

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Product:	Dr Johnson's Bite & Sting Relief
Date:	02/10/06 (206 review reads)
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Advantages: Soothes bites and stings

Disadvantages: none

Having a little miss who usually gets bitten by irritating flying creatures (obviously a tasty morsel), I bought this before we went away at Easter, and have used it for the whole summer, when mosquitos etc are at their peak.

THE PROMISE

As ever, I was seduced by promises, and this product was no exception. It apparantly provides intant relief and kills germs on contact, is non toxic (good move), and can be used on children from 36 months.

THE PRODUCT AND PACKAGING

The bite and sting relief comes in a roll on 50ml stick, and one of the main advantages is that it is quite small, and so can be carried around in bags, and tucked into suitcases. there is no fear of spillage because it's plastic, rather like a roll on anti perspirant. The stick has a screw on/off cap with all the instructions and ingredients explained and listed on the back.

Unscrew the lid, and the similarity between this and an anti perspirant increases, as it has a definite roll on applicator.

When it is rolled on to the affected area, the liquid does come out easily, and can be seen as a faint, clear liquid on the skin, which has a very lightly perfumed smell, but nothing too overpowering or repugnant to we humans, although maybe insects dislike it.

USING IT...

This is really simple... simply roll onto the affected area as soon as a bite or sting is noticed, and reapply as often as is necessary.

It can be used on minor burns and abrasions, and as I mentioned before, is safe for children from the age of 3 years, although I don't know what could be used for younger children.

INGREDIENTS

I won't list the ingredients, suffice to say that it is suitable for the whole family, assuming they are over 3. It says that it is made from 100% Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera, although other ingredients are listed.

WARNINGS

Apparantly it is very unlikely that an irritation of any kind will occur, but if it does, you should sensibly, and, I think obviously, stop using it. Remember that it is for external use only

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

I bought mine from savers and it cost £1.99, although I have seen it on websites for £2.99, so it's worth checking out your local chamist, because p and p would make postal purchases much more expensive.

WHAT I THOUGHT OF IT...

Good stuff!! We have used this in Africa and Europe this year, so we had a good selection of beasty stings. The bite and sting relief is easy enough even for children to apply, when they know where they have been bitten, and it does have an almost instantly soothing effect. It takes the sting out of bites and after frequent application, no one had any infected bites. it is always difficult to stop children scratching, but this certainly helped to stop any infections. When applied it dries quickly, so you are not left with liquid trickling down you limbs, and it seems to stay very localised to wherever you actually apply it.

For the price of the product, it is s real bargain for anyone involved in outdoor activities, and for people travelling abroad.

Safe and easy for children to use, simple application, quick drying and long lasting. i would recommend this product, because however much insect repellent you apply, if you are anything like use, then you will get bitten.

Thanks for reading.

Daniela xx

Summary: Roll on stick to soothe itches