12 best mosquito repellents

How to choose the best insect repellent?

Modern pharmacopoeia offers various forms of protection: gels, lotions, creams, aerosols of individual or common action, special pencils, tablets, evaporating liquids.

Understanding the sea of ​​demand, remember: not every mosquito repellent is suitable for anyone. Buying a particular drug, carefully read the instructions. And remember what your family members are sick with.

Competent, responsible choice of a particular drug will drive mosquitoes away without harming humans.

Below we will consider 2 groups of drugs: for personal protection adults and to protect children. Therefore, there will be no single rating, there will be two different ones, and you will be able to choose the best drugs in each of the categories.

In the prioritization, we took user feedback and recommendations from pharmacists as a basis. Try, decide, choose.

 

The best mosquito repellents for adults

OZZ mosquito spray

Champion in his rank - OZZ extreme

Not the cheapest of the funds (250 ml cost about $ 6), but very effective. Duration of action - 5-6 hours, protection - 100%. You can apply to the skin and clothing. Allergic reactions does not. Especially good for people with fast metabolism, on which the rest means quickly cease to act.

Spray OZZ

Please note that it can be applied to the skin ONLY for adults, for children - another drug. Perfectly protects for several hours, evenly distributed over the surface of the skin, guarantees full protection. It should beware of getting it into the eyes and mucous membranes, so it is applied to the face with a moistened palm.

OZZ Repellent Creams

Cream OZZ 10

For short-term protection. One application on the skin lasts two to three hours. Ideal for delicate, sensitive, prone to allergic reactions of the skin, for people with reduced metabolism.

Cream OZZ 18

More active, it is recommended for use in areas of large concentrations of blood-sucking insects. Apply on the body, when applied to the facial area adjacent to the mucous membranes and eyes, care is required. Ideal for people with high metabolism. Allergic reactions does not. More than 3 times a day is not recommended.

OZZ group lotions

Lotion ozz

Lotion Spray OZZ

It is convenient for the duration of working condition, it lasts for 6-8 hours, you can apply it and go on a long hike or spread - and sleep all night on the open terrace, in the gazebo, in the garden. Penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, which explains the duration of its impact.

The strength of action is not inferior to other drugs. Feature - the vegetable components which are its part at the same time moisturize and nourish the skin. Very good for people with sensitive, burned, inflammation prone skin.

ATTENTION! Lotion and spray lotion are two similar, but different drugs. Spray lotion can be applied not only on the body, but also on clothing.

ALL GROUP HAS CERTIFICATES OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Repellent lotions, gels and creams "Contra"

In terms of effectiveness, they are almost as good as OZZ group, but it is much more convenient to apply on the skin and they do not have a pronounced sharp smell, they do not stain clothes. The whole group is APPROVED AND CERTIFIED.

Kontra gel

Cheap (about 0.5 dollar tube cost) and convenient means of protection from mosquitoes.

The tube (50 ml) is screwed tight, it can be carried around and added as needed. The combination of excellent action and inexpensive price makes it attractive to the consumer. Good for people with delicate skin. Prevents drying of the skin.

Contra cream repellent

Available in 100 ml tubes. It can be used both in daytime and at night.Applied to the skin, protects and softens it. It takes 3-4 hours. Allergic reactions does not. Designed for the skin of a teenager or adult.

Lotion Spray Contra

Evenly applied to the skin. Gentle effect without causing tingling. If the skin is sensitive, it can be applied to clothing, leaves no residue. 4-6 hours - very long exposure. There are many consumer reviews about this mosquito repellent - and not a single negative one.

Funds from Atas mosquitoes

Atas aerosol 150 ml

Designed for areas where mosquitoes are especially aggressive. It is shaken, sprayed on the palms of the hands, and then spreads over all the open surfaces of the body. Made on the basis of alcohol, so the next morning after a shower you need a nourishing cream. It helps perfectly, gives you the opportunity to go for a long walk or sleep well at night.

Atas Spray Lotion 100 ml

It repels insects for five to six hours. Shakes and from a distance of 20-25 cm is applied directly to the skin of the body, and on the face - palms, moistened with the drug. The skin around the eyes and lips do not process. It has a pleasant smell, with a tint of cloves. Does not dry the skin.

Mosquito Remedy Off

Off mosquito spray

Valid for 4 hours. It can be applied both on the skin (it is sprayed on the hands beforehand and applied on the exposed surfaces, on the clothes, and on the hair. It has a light, specific smell, but it protects very reliably.

Off family

If you treat clothes with this tool and hide them for 12 hours in a plastic bag, the protective properties of the cream will last for a uniquely long time - up to thirty-six hours! Spray applied to the body will provide an opportunity to walk in open clothes, protecting for three to four hours. More than two times a day is not recommended.

ALL OFF SERIES ARE CERTIFIED

Bangles Locke mosquito bracelet

The original development of natural anti-repellents on the basis of oils - lemon vervain, lavender, citronella (those plants, the smell of which repels mosquitoes). Can be worn on the arm and leg, is designed for a variety of sizes. Convenient at the exit for a walk, a disco, a visit. Validity - from 10 to 15 days. When entering the water bracelet must be removed. In the period when they are not used, put in a plastic bag.

The best means of protecting children from mosquito bites and other insects

Important - do not use drugs that are not specifically indicated "for kids", "for children's skin", "for an early age". What serves as an adult defense can be a poison to the younger ones.

Gardeks - spray, foam, milk, balm against mosquito bites

All these drugs have been tested and are certified by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

Milk you can even handle babies, it is very gentle on the consistency. Be sure to do a preliminary allergy test, because in children everything is so individual. Apply a little foam on the leg below the knee. If within 30 minutes the child does not get worried and the skin does not turn red, you can use.

Spray it is applied not on the baby’s body, but on the gauze curtain covering his stroller or bed. Both a child and parents are provided with a good night: the smell of spray will scare away mosquitoes, and gauze will not allow the most persistent blackflies to fly.

Foam acts longer than milk. A baby may be frightened by hissing and blistering, and for a child older than a year you can show yourself how it looks and create a disposition to the preparation. Apply, carefully spreading over the skin in an even layer, moreover quickly, because it is immediately absorbed. Usually, kids love the foam procedure, but if they are naughty, replace the foam with a spray.

Balm applied to the bite site. He quickly relieves itching and burning, soothes the child and gives him the opportunity to calmly continue to play or rest. Make sure that for several minutes the child does not touch the lubricated area with his hands: if he then rubs his eyes with a pen or puts a fist in his mouth, unpleasant sensations and violently expressed emotions cannot be avoided.

My sun is a good children's mosquito cream

Firm Avanta released a series of drugs for children, including mosquito cream. At the same time protects against blackflies, mosquitoes, wasps, flies. Certified. Safe for baby's health from 1 year old. Does not leave marks on clothes. The term of effective protection is 2-3 hours, ample time for a walk or a nap in the fresh air. Tested for allergies, included in the group of hypoallergenic agents. Easily absorbed, moisturizes the skin.

Argus - mosquito repellent cream for babies from 1.5 years

This cream is not necessary to rub. Its dotted strokes applied to open areas of the body and evenly spread over the surface. Convenient duration of effect: up to 5 hours. Consumption is limited to two applications per day. Make sure that the tool does not get into the eyes of the baby, in case of contact - rinse with plenty of water. After returning with a child from a walk, bathe him with soap or foam. If the cream was applied before night, it is absorbed without residue, and bathing is not necessary. Certified, reliable.

Off kids - effective mosquito and midge cream

The main plus of mosquito control from Ott kids is a wide range of protection: from mosquitoes, mosquitoes, gadflies, midges, wasps. An important indicator also - rapid absorption and duration of exposure - up to 5 hours. In rare cases, it can cause skin irritation, so a preliminary test is necessary: ​​apply a little cream on the skin under the knee. If within 30 minutes everything is in order, you can use. If not - use it for yourself, irritation is not terrible for adults. After smearing the baby cream do not forget to wash your hands with soap and water. After walking the child should bathe with soap or foam.

Stickers - the best protection against mosquitoes for the smallest

Safe for babies from the age of 2 months. On the body of the child do not need to glue them. You can attach a sticker to the cap, diaper, stroller visor. Such a mosquito patch is made of cloth soaked in oils and citronella. These essential oils, slowly evaporating, block the perception of the smell of baby skin by smelling mosquitoes and midges. For a child completely harmless. Depending on the specific company, the time of action varies from 3 to 5 hours. Older children, especially mobile, and therefore sweating, can stick on clothes. Releasing shustrika for a walk, stick a sticker on his T-shirt - it will protect your baby.

What mosquito repellent is better?

When using mosquito repellent, remember:

According to pharmacologists, the higher the concentration of the drug, the more dangerous it is to health. Therefore, avoid using insect repellents at all times. (The same applies to fumigators, they also evaporate harmful substances that accumulate indoors. In no case do not turn on the fumigator in the socket near the bed!).

The concentration of the drug is indicated on the product packaging. If it is above 40%, the remedy can harm a person. Concentration of 20-30% - for adults only, designed for 2-3 hours. For products with a concentration of active substances of 10-15% - low protection, but only they can use allergies, babies under 3 years old, pregnant and lactating women. Potent means try to apply not on the skin, but on clothes.

Take care of your health, walk in the evenings, and mosquitoes do not bite with the right means!