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Avon Skin So Soft- price reduction

missdiva

2008-02-28 17:08:18

Hi,
Just seen that Avon has once again reduced the price of their Skin So Soft , Dry Oil from £5.00 to £2.00, so now is the time to start stocking up

Happy shopping!

Julie

squirrelchops

2008-02-28 17:54:25

Re: Avon Skin So Soft- price reduction

Thanks Miss Diva.

I take this is the stuff that is anti mossie as well as being very moisturising?

missdiva

2008-02-28 21:08:17

Re: MOSQUITOES advice, mozzie bite remedies, Q&As

Hi,
Yes it is, its the one in the blue bottle called ' Soft and Fresh '. If you can get hold of a Rep' you will save on the delivery costs.

Julie

fenderman

2008-02-28 22:23:24

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We used the Jungle formula spray and the plug in at night last year in Cala Bona.Didn't get bit once

shakysgirl

2008-02-29 18:46:52

Re: MOSQUITOES advice, mozzie bite remedies, Q&As

Hi Missdiva I use skin so soft /soft and fresh, it does not say it is anti Mozzie.

missdiva

2008-03-01 00:00:20

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Hi Shaky,

No it doesnt state that on the bottle, however loads of people use it to avoid getting bitten, it doesnt work for many either!

There are numerous posts on here and Trip Advisor with Pro and Con views. It works for me but.......I take prescription antihistamines aprox' 6 weeks before travelling, use Mozzie repellant during the day and night and on occasion, rub lemon/lime juice on exposed areas depending on how bad the situation is ( good ole West Indian tip which has been passed down generations

)

Julie

shakysgirl

2008-03-01 09:55:49

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Thanks for that missdiva, I will give that a try.
I better get stocked up on SSS while there on special offer.

FIONA LOGAN

2008-03-01 21:47:38

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shakysgirl,
I used this in bulgaria last year and got bitten badly, will spend my money on Bens or lifesystems stuff from http://www.ifsogo.com

the Avon sss system dosent work for everyone
fiona

shakysgirl

2008-03-01 22:15:30

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Thanks for the link Fiona, I will check it out

dave dee

2008-03-22 12:03:40

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Hi all!

With regards to vitamin B and garlic capsules can anyone please tell me when (prior to travel,how long for etc.) and how often they should be taken.
Many thanks for any help given.

David

FIONA LOGAN

2008-03-24 11:45:46

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Dave Dee
Start taking Vit B and garlic caps 2-3 weeks before you go away, this allows time for them to go through your system

Fiona

dave dee

2008-03-24 13:32:28

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Hi Fiona.

Cheers for that but can you tell me if Vitamin B and B1 are different?

David

PS: I've just noticed that Holland & Barrett have a sale on just now.I think I'll start stocking up!

100 x 100mg odourless garlic capsules RRP £4.99 now £1.24
100 x 100mg Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) RRP £3.29 now £1.59

FIONA LOGAN

2008-03-27 19:18:30

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Hi Dave
Yes I believe they are stronger than the ordinary Vit B, must get to Holland and Barratt for my Carotene tabs, and Tanning caps, seeing a sale is on

When do you go on holiday dave? and where are you off to?

Fiona

dave dee

2008-03-28 08:13:57

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Hi Fiona

We're off to the Dominican Republic on the 5th July

. Counting the days!
Are you off anywhere nice? I'm going up north today (Morayshire) for a few days,so have a nice weekend.

David

FIONA LOGAN

2008-03-28 22:08:31

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Hi Dave,

Were off to Tunisia (Hammamet) for the firdt time on the 15th June for 2 weeks ! cant wait :hyper

flying from Glasgow,
Lucky you off to Morayshire this weekend, hope you have a good weekend, I love the North East of Scotland

Fiona :wave

Lynn m

2008-03-29 13:00:37

Re: MOSQUITOES advice, mozzie bite remedies, Q&As

We always take antihistamines a week before we go any while we were away. I find that helps with the reaction to any bites we get they don't get so angry and itchy.

I find that the mossie creams work better as a preventive for me than sprays. Luckily for me they seem to prefer my hubby to me so they bite him and leave me alone :tup

Dave I hope the midges are'nt out yet in Morayshire

Phoebe

2008-03-29 18:56:32

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Dave, vitamin B comprises 8 vitamins. B1 (Thiamine) is the one that may have properties that people believe to repel (female) mossies. The theory is that you need to take it for a minimum of two weeks for it to build up it's effectiveness.