Down in the jungle there are mosquitos (Jungle Formula Insect Repellent Lotion)

Member Name: juicy_lucy

Product:	Jungle Formula Insect Repellent Lotion
Date:	23/04/09 (221 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: It works

Disadvantages: Careful you tighten the lid

Jungle Formula insect repellent lotion

When we go away, and if there is any chance of bites, we always go well armed with insect repellents because there are few things as bad as spending your holiday scratching! I tend to buy Jungle formula for no other reason than it's the one i just grab as I shop, but i have also tried other makes which have proved effective. We usually use the spray but on our last foray to more tropical climes i decided to give the lotion a go; the spray came as well in case this proved to be too tricky.

PROMISES...

This apparently lasts for up to 6 hours and will protect from mosquitos midgies and other biting insects. I like...

PRODUCT AND PACKAGING...

THE BOX IS THE TYPICAL JUNGLE Formula box, all green and jungle looking with instructions and information on the back of the box.

Once inside i find a white bottle with a screw on/off lid and a covering over the product so that only a small amount can be squeezed out on application. The bottle also has instructions so there is no need to keep the box- recycle!

The product itself is clear with a very faint kind of antiseptic smell and rubs easily into the skin leaving no layer of oiliness. Once on the skin, there doesn't seem to be any discernible smell so i don't feel like a medicine cabinet.
HOW TO USE IT...
This can be used by adults and children from the age of 12 months. It's very simple...Shake well before use, apply carefully and evenly to exposed clean and dry skin except eyes and lips. Close bottle after use and reapply when necessary, especially in areas of high humidity.
WARNINGS...
Remember that this is for external use only; drinking the stuff will not deter the critters. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and broken and sensitive skin.Not too many warnings, but this is probably because it can safely be used on very young children, although it should be used sparingly on children under the age of 6 years.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The lotion costs around £6 for 175ml which is a small price to pay for lack of bites.

Widely available in chemists and online, it's worth shopping around for a bargain

VERDICT

This was easier than I thought to apply and in many ways I preferred it to the sprays because I knew exactly where it had been applied- no second guessing. It rubs in easily, leaves no nasty smells and really does leave you bite free. Safe to use on children; little Miss is 8 and she had no adverse effects and no bites, so a winner all round.

I would recommend this product to anyone travelling to places where there could be biting insects.

Thanks for reading.

Daniela x

Summary: Insect repellent