{"id":647,"date":"2016-06-29T03:51:27","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T10:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beauty2makeup.com\/blog\/?p=647"},"modified":"2026-08-06T07:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:19:02","slug":"skin-so-soft-insect-repellent-debunking-the-myth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beauty2makeup.com\/blog\/skin-so-soft-insect-repellent-debunking-the-myth\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin So Soft Insect Repellent – Debunking the Myth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Mothers and Grandmothers have sworn by it, and even a Google search on the topic will give you thousands of results as well as a 101 more<\/em> uses for Skin So Soft Bath Oil! I’ve been asked often from many of my customers what is the Skin So Soft Insect Repellent secret? Is there a special insect repelling ingredient in Avon Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil? Does it really repel mosquitoes? Or is a myth? I had to get some answers! I needed to know!<\/p>\n

\"Avon-Skin-So-Soft-Sale\"<\/a>\"Avon-Bug-Guard-Sale\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0But after searching the Internet I came up with no more info than what I started with. I found many websites with comments from users who had sworn that the Skin So Soft product worked for them as a bug repellent, but at the same time, there were the same amount of reviews that said it didn’t work. So a bit confused, I ditched the Google search and went straight to the source. Who else but Avon themselves would have the answer. I couldn’t find any information on the Avon.com website but with a little digging I found it on my Avon Representative<\/a> pages!<\/p>\n

So to clear the air once and for all on the Avon Skin So Soft Insect Repellent myth here is the official statement directly from Avon.<\/p>\n

\u201cSkin So Soft Bath Oil is not an insect repellent. It is a moisturizing bath and body oil product.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

AVON<\/h4>\n

\u201cSkin So Soft Bath Oil is a moisturizing bath oil, not an insect repellent. Therefore, it is not registered as such with the EPA, and we may not make insect repellent claims about it. Please see the complete line of Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Insect Repellents for all your bug repellent needs.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

AVON<\/h4>\n

So \u200bbasically, Avon has not confirmed nor<\/em><\/strong> denied the rumor but in so many words has said<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s Just a Bath Oil.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Now that\u2019s not to say Avon doesn’t have an Insect Repellent line, in fact they took full advantage of the the Skin So Soft Bath Oil buzz and came up with a great repellent from what else, their Skin So Soft collection. Avon\u2019s Skin So Soft Bug Guard<\/a><\/strong> is an 8 hour insect repellent that provides protection from mosquitoes, gnats, sand flies, no-seeums and biting midges. It\u2019s hypoallergenic, and dermatologist-tested. It comes in a variety of products to choose from for the whole family and is safe for children.<\/p>\n

\"Avon<\/a><\/p>\n

Avon Bug Guard uses a patented technology and is DEET-Free it’s active ingredients are:<\/h2>\n

Picaridin<\/strong> which is an effective alternative ingredient to DEET. It has a low odor, with a light, clean feel. Picaridin, also known around the world as KBR3023, or Bayrepel (trademark of Bayer AG) was developed by Bayer. Picaridin has been used worldwide since 1998, and is one of the best selling active ingredients contained in insect repellent products in Europe.<\/p>\n

IR3535<\/strong> is a non-greasy, effective repellent that protects against a broad range of insects. It is a gentle formula does not have to be washed off after use or returning from the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Both ingredients are highly effective that allow Avon flexibility when developing new repellent products and both meet Avon’s high standard for product performance.<\/p>\n

Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard can be purchased year-round at the Avon website. Prices range from $20.00 to $7.00 depending on the season. \u00a0Avon Bug Guard can also be found in the current Avon Campaign<\/a> in the Bath & Body Department.<\/p>\n

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For more info about Bug Guard Active Ingredients (Picaridin & IR3535) , Frequently Asked Questions & How to Choose & Use visit these Beauty2Makeup articles below:<\/p>\n

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Avon Bug Guard: Facts & Info, FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Skin So Soft Bug Guard – How to Use<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Avon Bug Guard 101<\/strong> (.pdf download)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u200bWhat About Dicapryl Adipate in Skin So Soft?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/strong>Dicapryl adipate is still the third ingredient listed in Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil, and it is the clue that sent this old Avon mystery in a whole new direction.<\/em>\u200b<\/p>\n

DICAPRYL ADIPATE <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This \u200bingredient helps the bath oil formula from being too greasy and leaves a matte finish on the skin. But in addition to that, \u200banother benefit \u200bmay be its insect repelling qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Per Google: \u00a0“Dicapryl adipate<\/strong> has been shown to have insect repellent properties and is therefore useful in insect repellent formulations. Dicapryl adipate is free from the disadvantageous properties, such as skin irritation, which are exhibited by many known insect repellent agents.”
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DICAPRYL ADIPATE<\/strong> is the third ingredient in Avon’s Original Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil!<\/p>\n

Avon Skin So Soft Ingredients:<\/strong>
\nMINERAL OIL\/HUILE MINERALE
\nISOPROPYL PALMITATE
\nDICAPRYL ADIPATE<\/span><\/strong>
\nPARFUM\/FRAGRANCE
\nSIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
\nTOCOPHERYL ACETATE
\nDIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE<\/p>\n

\"Avon-Skin-So-Soft-Sale\"<\/a>\"Avon-Bug-Guard-Sale\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Important notice: <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since this post was written it has become one of my most popular posts and many Avon fans were so passionate about \u200bthe topic they were kind enough to share their \u200bown experience below. \u200b<\/em><\/p>\n

They include personal experiences and opinions about Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil and Bug Guard. These comments are not approved Avon claims, verified testing, or instructions for using Original Bath Oil as an insect repellent. Beauty2Makeup does not recommend replacing a labeled insect repellent with Original Bath Oil. Comments containing potentially unsafe instructions involving children, animals, product mixtures, sun exposure, or other unapproved uses may be removed. When insect protection is needed, use an EPA-registered product and follow its complete label.\u200b<\/em>
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