Is Avon Skin So Soft an insect repellent?

Avon Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil enjoys a decades-long reputation as an effective insect repellent.

Can you use Skin So Soft on pets?

Use Skin So Soft on your cats as a flea repellent. Spray a pet brush with the one-to-one oil and water solution, then brush out your cat’s fur. This will not only repel fleas, but also will make your cat’s coat nice and shiny and help with any dry skin issues.

Will Skin So Soft kill fleas on cats?

You might try Avon`s Skin-So-Soft. Dilute it about one part Skin-So-Soft to three parts water, spray it on your cat and work it in. It`s harmless and effective as a flea and mosquito repellent, although it will not kill these pests if they are present.

Does Skin So Soft repel sand fleas?

Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus combines SPF 30, vitamin E, aloe, and IR3535 to repel sand fleas and other bugs while also protecting your skin from sun damage.

Does Skin So Soft lotion work as a bug repellent?

“While we know that many consumers have turned to Skin So Soft Bath Oil, the product is actually not intended to repel mosquitoes or sold for that purpose, and is not approved by the EPA as a repellent,” Avon told Consumer Reports.

Can I use Skin So Soft on my dog for fleas?

In recent years, Avon added effective bug-repelling ingredients to a special line of Skin So Soft products, providing extra protection against fleas and ticks. These dog-safe products are easily added to your dog’s bathwater or can be sprayed onto his coat.

What can kill fleas instantly?

Commercial Products from Your Veterinarian The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes.

What lotion keeps bugs away?

After DEET, picaridin is the next most effective chemical the CDC endorses for repelling mosquitoes. I find picaridin products to be less effective than DEET, but gentler on my skin and more consistently odor-free. Sawyer’s Picaridin is almost completely odor-free.