Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard is a line of insect repellents that are DEET-free and suitable for the entire family. The active ingredients in the different products include:
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IR3535: This is the active ingredient in Avons Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition Insect Repellent Sunscreen. It has been compared to DEET in terms of efficacy and found to be as effective in preventing tick and mosquito bites. However, a previous study comparing repellents at various concentrations demonstrated that IR 3535 repelled insects from skin for only 22.9 minutes of insect repellent benefits.
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Icaridin: This is the active ingredient in Avons Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Icaridin Insect Repellent Spray. It is an EPA-registered active ingredient and is effective against mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects.
The products also contain other ingredients, such as SD Alcohol 40-B, water, isobutane, hexylene glycol, and aloe.
Positive aspects of Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard include that it is DEET-free, suitable for the entire family, and has the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Some users have found it to be effective in repelling mosquitoes and other biting insects.
Negative aspects of Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard include that the efficacy of IR3535 in preventing tick and mosquito bites is conflicting. Additionally, a previous study found that IR 3535 repelled insects from skin for only 22.9 minutes of insect repellent benefits.
