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A fun fact about me: mosquitoesloveme.
If you hang around me, they will completely ignore you and feast upon my skin.
This happens no matter who I’m with or where I am (e.g.
Thelatest TikTok hacktaking over my FYP is using the iconicVictoria’s Secret BombshellandAmber Romanceas mosquito repellent sprays.
Before you roll your eyes at another TikTok beauty hack, this one actually has evidence backing it up.
So can I actually replace my beloved DEET spray with these fragrances?
To get a definitive answer, we must turn to the experts.
What attracts mosquitos?
Can these Victoria’s Secret fragrances repel mosquitos?
In short: It could, but don’t go replacing your DEET-based sprays just yet.
That said, these ingredients in general aren’t known to deter mosquitoes from biting you anyway.
So while the perfume maysmelllike vanilla and peony, it might not contain the ingredients themselves.
So, how can I actually repel mosquitos?
Mosquitoes are not only repelled by DEET’s smell, but also by its taste.
If you want to go theessential oilroute, King says citronella is commonly used to repel mosquitoes.
(She points out that Avon Products Inc. was the first beauty company to discoverits efficacyagainst mosquitoes).
Dr. Zeichner confirms that these DEET-Free natural options often have limited effectiveness.
More info about fragrance:
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