Avon's Bug Guard collection protects against Lyme Disease
Now that summer is in full swing, mosquito and tick season also is on the rise.
That is where Avon steps in with its Skin So Soft Bug Guard collection, which features insect repellent, DEET-free bug sprays and lotions that also help protect against Lyme Disease-carrying ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, no-see-ums, sand flies and biting midges, the company said.
Each of the SPF-enhanced formulas is also waterproof and also provides protection against ticks that may carry or transmit Lyme Disease and mosquitoes that may carry and transmit the Zika, West Nile, Dengue, and Chikungunya viruses.
“Bug-transmitted illnesses like Lyme disease are always a cause for serious concern this time of year,” Debi Theis, vice president, merchant, marketing and product development at New Avon, said. “It's important to focus on tick prevention and protective care against bugs and bites so adults and children can continue to enjoy outdoor activities. With Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard formulas, consumers can rest assured that they're experiencing maximum insect repellency through formulas that are safe for the whole family.”
The line features bug repellent with sunscreen including:
All of the brand's insect repellent formulas are dermatologist-tested, DEET-free, PABA-free and contain vitamin E.
That is where Avon steps in with its Skin So Soft Bug Guard collection, which features insect repellent, DEET-free bug sprays and lotions that also help protect against Lyme Disease-carrying ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, no-see-ums, sand flies and biting midges, the company said.
Each of the SPF-enhanced formulas is also waterproof and also provides protection against ticks that may carry or transmit Lyme Disease and mosquitoes that may carry and transmit the Zika, West Nile, Dengue, and Chikungunya viruses.
“Bug-transmitted illnesses like Lyme disease are always a cause for serious concern this time of year,” Debi Theis, vice president, merchant, marketing and product development at New Avon, said. “It's important to focus on tick prevention and protective care against bugs and bites so adults and children can continue to enjoy outdoor activities. With Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard formulas, consumers can rest assured that they're experiencing maximum insect repellency through formulas that are safe for the whole family.”
The line features bug repellent with sunscreen including:
- The Bug Guard Plus IR2424 Expedition Pump Spray SPF 30, which repels deer ticks for 10 hours and mosquitoes for 8 hours, and comes in a 4-oz. size and 8-oz. family size;
- The Bug Guard Plus IR2424 Expedition Aerosol Spray SPF28, which drives away deer ticks for 12 hours and mosquitoes for 8 hours;
- The Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Pump Spray, which comes in a 4-oz. size, and repels deer ticks for 12 hours, mosquitoes for 8 hours and also comes in an 8-oz. family size;
- The Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Towelettes, which keep deer ticks away for 12 hours, mosquitoes for 8 hours and come in re-sealable bags that hold 8 packets;
- The Bug Guard Plus Aerosol Spray, which comes in a 4-oz. size and repels deer ticks for 7 hours and mosquitoes for 6 hours;
- The Bug Guard IR3535 Gentle Breeze SPF 30 Lotion, which protects against a broad range of insects; and
- The Bug Guard IR3535 Cool ‘N Fabulous SPF 30 Lotion Disappearing Color, which goes on blue and disappears when rubbed onto the skin.
All of the brand's insect repellent formulas are dermatologist-tested, DEET-free, PABA-free and contain vitamin E.