Question 1

If I was using a mineral sunscreen, would I put this on first or second? Does this need to sink into the skin?

Accepted Answer

You can definitely use sunscreen and insect repellent together.  We recommend applying the sunscreen first.  The trick to a comfortable and effective application of sunscreen is to put it on at least 10 minutes before sun exposure.  This will allow ample time for the sunscreen to fully absorb into the skin before your body gets warm out and about in the sun.

Once the sunscreen has dried, you can apply the insect repellent.  Sprays are often most convenient but a nice comfortable topical insect repellent lotion will typically last longer and also be more resilient to swimming and other active use.    Our SPF 30 is a very breathable and long lasting formula that pairs better with insect repellent than most other sunscreens on the market.  You can learn more about the Sawyer Sunscreen Difference at sawyer.com/sunscreen/

Question 2

How effective is this for repelling ticks and chiggers?

Accepted Answer

We spent 10 days in Kenya and had absolutely no mosquito or tick bites. Don't know if they have chiggers there but overall we stayed bite free. Would recommend this product.

Question 3

Will this really work for minnesota boundary waters mosquitos? I'm skeptical.

Accepted Answer

I took a picaridin spray (well, not this brand, but I'm sure they're all equivalent) as my only spray on a 5-day trip through the Boundary Waters last summer. While nothing is 100% effective against the clouds you sometimes get, I thought the picaridin spray worked at least as well as the DEET compounds I've always used, both sprays and the slightly scary 80%+ liquid. I felt like I needed to reapply it more often (twice a day, maybe), but that was a small trade-off to keep all of my synthetic gear from melting.

Question 4

Is this product oily like some lotions

Accepted Answer

Not at all oily or greasy! It blends into skin smoothly- but it is on the thin side like a regular lotion, rather than thick like sunscreen.

ASIN	B00VV5KRD8
Best Sellers Rank	#176 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Insect & Pest Repellent Body Moisturizers
Brand Name	Sawyer
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (24,995)
Global Trade Identification Number	00050716005646
Included Components	One 4-ounce lotion bottle
Item Form	Lotion
Item Nype Name	Insect Repellent
Item Volume	4 fluid ounces
Item Weight	4.54 g
Manufacturer	Sawyer Products
Manufacturer Part Number	SP564
Material Features	Fragrance Free
Model Number	SP564
Number of Items	1
Scent Name	Unscented
Size	4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
UPC	050716005646
Unit Count	4 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Description	Shelf Life of 5+ Years

Picaridin

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