Guest rimotu66 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Before you all take the urine and call me Nancy this is a serious question, After such a mild winter midges and mozzy's are going to be a big problem this year and I have nearly run out of Skin so soft , those that have used it will know how good it is, I have seen plenty of bottles on ebay but do not trust it is genuine, Avon have discontinued it but do sell something similar http://avonshop.co.uk/product/bath-and-body/skin-so-soft/skin-so-soft-original-dry-oil-body-spray.html#BVRRWidgetID Reviews look good but has anyone used it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkeymark Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Avon still do it look for skin so soft original they have changed the packaging but still the same Avon item number is 08698 currently on sale for£2.50 Before anyone takes the mick my wife is a Avon lady . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedster Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Drink loads of whiskey, they drink your blood, get drunk and crash, simples! Edited May 10, 2014 by tedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee. Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Used to use 'Skin Soft Soft' when I was part of a mountain rescue team........it works great on gnats and midges......and your missus will thank you for 'making an effort' lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexikia Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Have I logged into MUMSNET by mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarcher Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 ding dong avon calling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 up here if you kill a midge, a million turn up at the funeral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Must admit i'm not convinced it works any more, used to swear by it but not worked the past 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 ding dong avon calling! Knock, knock. Who's there? Avon, your doorbell doesn't work. Hat, coat, moisturiser.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Must admit i'm not convinced it works any more, used to swear by it but not worked the past 2 years. That will be the "NEW IMPROVED" formula then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 got another 3 delivered last week,works really well for me defo money well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hate the smell of it so I use Jungle Formula... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 It works on me till my hands get wet or sweat runs down face then the little beggars have a feast. Need to keep reaplying it till you feel oily. Smell gets to me after a bit. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I used it last year when on holiday on Mull. It didn't work at all, I even got two ticks to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 gave up on SSS... Smidge works great.. won't stop them landing but they won't bite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 They changed the formula and it doesnt work any more. Good old jungle formula still does the trick for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Have I logged into MUMSNET by mistake. course not there are long threads about vacuum cleaners on mumsnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I also stopped using about a year ago. Now use boots own brand with the deet. A bit stingy but works a treat. I know the tick population has grown due to the mild winter and damp but mild spring i assume it would be related to most insect life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Must admit not keen to go down the DEET route, have u seen wot that does to ur waterproofs or plastics. B ugger that putting it on my skin very often Tried Smidge and Eureka not 100% convinced by either, got a midge jacket thou at end of last year not be ideal but be handy when lying out waiting on stuff wi rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I also stopped using about a year ago. Now use boots own brand with the deet. A bit stingy but works a treat. I know the tick population has grown due to the mild winter and damp but mild spring i assume it would be related to most insect life. Not sure about the mild spring, as midges seem not to mind being frozen all that much (or microwaved) i wonder if the increase might be down to less heather burning than in the passed resulting in a better habitat for them and more chance of jumping on to passing sheep ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Less heather burning?? Didnt know its not getting done as much but sounds plausable. Yeah scotslad i touched the bottle after applying and it stripped of all the ink. Works tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 http://m.scotsman.com/news/environment/bumper-year-in-store-for-scottish-midges-1-3343243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 http://m.scotsman.com/news/environment/bumper-year-in-store-for-scottish-midges-1-3343243 Oh well another of my theories up in smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Not really could just add to the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karm2803 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Eat Marmite they never bite you something to do with the Riboflavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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