>Keith Kaste wrote: > >><We have heard there is an Avon product called "Skin So Soft" that doubles as >an insect repelant. Is this really true? If so, where can we get it?> > >I have heard the same thing over the years. There are some people that >swear by it, but I found it completely useless against mosquitoes, black >flies and no-see-ums. (It is available from your "Avon Lady"). Use >DEET as your bug repellent unless you absolutely cannot use it for some >reason. > >Larry Snow Don't like to use DEET... I use oil of citronella, lavender or bergamot, mixed with baby oil or grapeseed oil. I buy the essential oils and mix itup when I want to apply, works great for me here in BC Canada fprests and in S E asia. Some folks are out there to be bug food, so stuff don't alwys help, I like to think those folks are there to help those of us the bugs don't offend so much Yours naturally sylvio lamarche Wycliffe organic gardens & Exotic locales all over the globe *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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