It really repels the insects!! (Boots Insect Repellent Spray)

Member Name: dthpsb

Product:	Boots Insect Repellent Spray
Date:	02/09/09 (43 review reads)
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Advantages: Went on holiday and received no bites even though there were mosquitoes everywhere.

Disadvantages: Smell

Two months ago I went on my first holiday to the carribean. When booking the holiday, having never been to tropical climates before, I was suprised at the precautions you have to take before going.
I had my jabs at the doctors and was advised to buy insect repellent and plenty of it.

Unaware of what to buy I went along to my local boots store and went straight to the counter and asked for some advice on what the best product was to buy. The lady who served me was very helpful, took me to the part of the shop that sold repellent and spent a good five minutes talking me through the various products available. On her advice I bought Boots Insect Repellent pump spray. It cost £7.99 but was on a 3 for 2 offer, so I bought two of the pump sprays and one pack of repellent wipes. I have come home with lots of it left though so maybe I should have just bought one.

The repellent is tropical strength and contains 50% deet for effective protection. It claims to protect against mosquitoes, midges and other biting insects which can carry infectious diseases.
It as not suitable for children under six years.

You need to spray evenly all over your body, not directly onto your face. It needs to be reapplyed every 5 hours or after swimming.

Myself and my husband went for a week and applyed the repellent as recommended and we came away with no bites at all. Fantastic results! We saw loads of mosquitoes but were lucky enough not to get biten. The repellent has got to be credited with the reason we had no bites, other people were covered in them.

The only negative has got to be the smell, it was really quite awful. It is also not very nice to apply and leaves your skin with a shiney complextion. A small price to pay for getting no bites.

I am really pleased with this product and will be taking it with me next time I visit tropical shores. Hopefully with the same positive results.

Summary: Would recommend to anyone!