The original Skin So Soft bath oil is not a registered repellent and provides at best very brief, inconsistent protection.
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DO NOT use Avon Skin So Soft bath oil as a primary tick repellent.
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The bath oil contains fragrances that may briefly deter some insects, but it is not EPA-registered as a repellent and effectiveness fades within minutes.
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Avon does sell separate Bug Guard products with picaridin or IR3535; those are registered and tested. The classic bath oil is not.
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For reliable tick protection, use an EPA-registered repellent (DEET 20-30%, picaridin 20%, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus) on skin.
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Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrin spray, which both repels and kills ticks on contact.