As soon as the evenings get longer, the mosquitoes return with their little talent to ruin a dinner outside, a night with an open window or a weekend outdoors. For good prevention against mosquitoes, it is better to take the right actions before the bite, but also to have something to calm the skin when the damage is already done.
Repellent spray, heat pen, repair balm, citronella bracelet: these four products don’t all do the same thing, and that’s precisely what makes them useful together. The idea is not to transform your bag into a pharmacy, but to have the right reflexes at the right time.
Insect Ecran spray to prevent bites
This mosquito screen is the most obvious product when it comes to upstream protection. Its formula contains 20% icaridin, a repellent active ingredient used to repel mosquitoes, sandflies and ticks. It protects for up to 6 hours against mosquitoes and up to 5 hours against ticks. It can be used from 2 years old, with the precautions indicated. It is applied to exposed areas, avoiding the face, wounds and mucous membranes. And if sunscreen is provided, wait about 20 minutes before spraying the repellent.
An express solution when the damage is already done
Bite Away Two does not prevent mosquitoes from biting. On the other hand, it becomes very practical once the injection is there. This heating pen diffuses local heat at 52°C to help soothe itching. Two durations are possible: 3 seconds for sensitive skin or first uses, 5 seconds for normal skin. It can be used in children from 3 years old, with an adult, then alone from 12 years old.
Typology balm to soothe the skin
Typology C91 lipid-replenishing balm is not a mosquito repellent. It occurs rather after, when the skin has been scratched, sensitized or dried out. Its formula combines 3% postbiotic complex, NP ceramide, shea butter, camelina oil and calendula. It is suitable for dry, very dry, sensitive or atopic-prone skin, and can be used by the whole family, from birth. After an injection, it especially helps to regain comfort and limit the urge to touch the area.
A citronella bracelet for children
The Suavinex lemongrass bracelet is especially popular for its easy-to-wear format. It is worn on the wrist or ankle and contains 2 interchangeable scented tablets, each intended for approximately 1 month of use. It does not replace a real repellent in the event of high exposure, but it can complement protective actions during a walk, a meal outside or going on vacation. Its pink rabbit format also makes it easier for children to accept.
Which product to choose to avoid mosquito bites?
To limit bites, the most effective is a repellent applied to exposed areas. The Insect Ecran Familles spray is designed for this protection stage before the bite.
What to do when a mosquito bite is already itchy?
A heating pen like Bite Away Two can help calm the itching sensation quickly. Next, a repair balm can provide comfort if the skin is dry or irritated.
Is a citronella bracelet enough against mosquitoes?
Not always. A citronella bracelet can be useful as a supplement, but it does not replace a repellent applied to the skin when mosquitoes are numerous.
