Cream or Oil for sandflies

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 12:38

Please can anyone help me - I remember someone on the forum saying that Avon, "Skin so Soft" is the best thing fo sandflies. I have found this product which is in a white and blue plastic bottle and its an oil spray - is this the right product?

Thanks

Graham


Joined: 20/10/2007
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 12:51

I have heard that the avon product is good for Mosquitos but not sure about sandflies.



Graham

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 13:14

Hi Milou,

The one you have is the right one, very good for everything sandflies, mosquitos etc. I swear by it if I don`t use it I get loads of bites, ( must be after the whisky ) You can also get Avon Skin so Soft for the bath, which is pretty good.

stevie-d

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 13:50

Some people also say that eating marmite works. Unfortunately I've tried everything and still get used as a restaurant. I have found that since we had fly screens installed we can now keep the windows open at night and I'm not bitten by the little blitters any more.

Try it all and if you find one that works then I'd say stick with it. I suffered with the Sandfly fever about 3 years ago and wouldn't wish it on anyone. It gave me a headache to die for along with total lack of energy for at least 4 weeks. Luckily since then they haven't attached me but OH had a dose the year before last.

Karen

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 14:00

Hi,

Avon Skin so Soft works really well at keeping all sorts of nibblers at bay but make sure it is the one in the pink bottle not the blue one.

Cheers Hattikins

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 14:06

Hello all - I am the guy who used to get eaten alive by mozzies. My wife found an article that the best way to fight them is to take a vitamin B1 tablet and a Garlic capsule daily (start 7 days before you go). Use Autan spray in the evening as well and I gurantee you will not get a single bite - even in August when the sandflies are out !!!

August 2006 - I had Hundreds of bites - August 2007, used the above and not a single bite

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 14:16

Hi



Thanks for all your help - Hattkins says it must be the pink bottle can someelse confirm this as I've been told to only get the blue bottle?

regards

whitemad


Joined: 26/05/2007
Posts: 44

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 18:03

Blue bottle worked for my son and I but it didn't work so well with hubby. Didn't use pink one as it was more perfumed. I wouldn't go without it now having been eaten alive in the past and once I used 'Skin So Soft' I had no bites.

Graham


Joined: 20/10/2007
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 18:52

Moira does this help



Blue for the boy sandflies

Pink for the girl sandflies

Problem solved all sandflies happy



Graham

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 19:50

yes moira , i posted a topic last year on sandflies { the little buggers } it was skin so soft shower and moisturising cream that was recommended time and time again it was in a green bottle if i remember rightly , i for one am giving sept a miss this year due to the sandflies i'd rather self mutilate than face them again

good luck , pat

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 20:09

Apparently Avon do Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus which contains more insect repellant than the usual product - click here for info http://shop.avon.com/shopb/search.asp .



I've never used it myself but having suffered sandfly fever last year I'll definitely be trying to get hold of some.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 20:19

Sorry I've just realised that the website I've linked to is a US site and I cannot find this product on the UK website. However when I did a Google search somebody recommended this product as keeping the mozzies away - http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?src_page=product_list.asp&level1_id=700&level2_id=703&pdept_id=994&dept_id=&pf_id=4982

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 20:43

Guys thanks so much

Simbas, it must be really worrying for you with a small grandson after what happened to you - maybe we're immuned as we've had every kind malaria, having lived in Africa - I've now decided alcohol is the answer!

regards

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 21:01

hi moira , yes , we had thought we would take her in sept , its not as hot then ,but no we will not risk it , i have travelled to africa twice a year every year for the past 34yrs and have never had a problem with anything there . so we will probably take her to ghana in sept then to cyprus in nov,

have a good w/e , pat

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 22:01

Avon skin so soft dry oil body spray..........

Definately the blue bottle, (although it looks more green to me, must be colour blind) it used to be called 'woodland fresh' but is now called 'soft and fresh'

I wouldn't be without it. I am a target for all kinds of nasty biting things, but since using Avon skin so soft, hardly get bitten at all.

For an after bite 'try Tiger Balm', it soon relieves the itching and is available from most chemists, I get mine on ebay...much cheaper.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
07/03/2008 23:04

just looked on the avon website they have skin so soft spray with an anti repellant in it

regards simbas

Nglbarnes



Joined: 08/02/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 03:50

My way is dont wash or change your clothes for a week before you go and keep it up whilst in NC. that normally keeps the buggers away! plus you get extra room on the plane - two birds one stone lol

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 11:06

İs this item available in the North or are you saying bring from the UK ?

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 11:33

Simbas thanks and thanks to everyone.



jokers2theright - I am bringing this from the UK and have ordered 10 bottles of the blue spray oil. Although when we were out last September, we used citronella (I mixed with oil) and this did the trick as well but as we're out permanently shortly I don't fancy hubby or me being sick for three weeks.

regards

herindoors


Joined: 13/01/2007
Posts: 138

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 11:34

I usually bring my skin so soft from the uk. I've never seen it in NC. I have a very friendly lady who drops off a catalogue and I order through her although you can order online. As a usual bug magnet it certainly works for me.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
08/03/2008 17:20

Avon cosmetics are available in NC but are more expensive than in the UK, presumably because of transport costs to get it over.

Karen

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
09/03/2008 13:16

The blue one is the one I use in TRNC and Scotland would not be without it.

stevie-d

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
09/03/2008 13:29

Thanks again - I ordered the blue one - I suppose eventually, after being bitten enough, our immune system shouldget the anti bodies so we don't have to continue using it forever - I hope so!

regards

jokers2theright


Joined: 18/02/2008
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 15:37

Does anyone have a product code for this because I dont want to order on line and then find I have ordered the wrong one and a search for insect repellent doesnt reveal anything:

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 15:43

oil on a sandfly then bbq for 5 mins hope this helps

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 16:01

jokers2theright

It is not retailed or advertised as an insect repelent, it just happens to be very good at doing the job (contains DEET)

Mel Gibson used it while filming Braveheart in Scotland.. If it's good enough for him..............

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 16:34

Jokers2theright



I don't have a product code but it's called:



Skin So Soft Soft & Fresh Dry Oil Body Spray



It's presently being sold for £2.00 per bottle - you'll see that's it's blue in colour.

Regards

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 16:41

Avon site, click on bath and body care, look down and you will see Sikin so Soft, remember it`s the blue one not the pink. @£2 i`ts a winner

stevie-d

TonyH


Joined: 22/11/2007
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 17:07

I think I caused a bit of a fright with my input last time on sandflies........but do a search, you may find it of interest....T

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/03/2008 17:38

if you go into e bay and type in skin so soft , the first to come up is , avon skin so soft dry oil spray with mzy repellant 3 bottles for £7 99 and £1 52 pp

regards , simbas

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 15:53

Someone said you can buy this "skin so soft" in NC. Does anyone know where you can buy it? Have you seen it any where? Can you buy it by the truck load? Anyone coming to NC bring me a couple of bottles and I will buy it from you.

Felicity


Joined: 16/04/2008
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
18/04/2008 18:02

I know a great remedy for 'after bites' and that is tea tree oil. I received a really nasty bite from a mosquito last year, whilst on holiday in NC, my whole leg was swollen, and I applied neat Tree Tea Oil. I don't know about repellants, but this definately works to cure.



Mind you they say prevention is better than cure!

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 17:57

Hi Gang



After purchasıng dozens of bottles ın UK of skın so soft - İ1ve dıscovered that all the locals use Vape whiıch you can buy in any supermaket or pharmacy - it!is also much cheaper and just as effective.

Regards

lovelife


Joined: 07/07/2007
Posts: 231

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 19:29

Milou



Welcome back



I take it you have made it. What was the journey like?



Lovelife

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
19/04/2008 19:49

thanks folks, just purchased 3 bottles on ebay 7.49

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
20/04/2008 19:53

Skin so Soft creamy body wash - the bottle is very pale green with a Aqua Green top. The Body Oil bottle is the same colour. Must be soft & fresh version. Use the dry oil spray over your sun cream. For evening use b/wash for cleansing and reapply oil spray, the smell is fairly unisex. We found because we use the body wash the smell is also in your hair were you wouldn't normally us oil etc. We have used for about 4 years, brill stuff! My TRNC based friend says she has an Avon Lady (Catlakoy sorry re spelling) so available over here. We always bring it with us tho. Just mind you don't spray oil on to your clothes.

jj