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Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreThe only thing worse than getting bitten on holiday is the stink of the insect repellent you think will protect you. It reeks and rarely delivers on its promise of bug bite protection. So, when I found that this £6 body oil from AVON that not only stops bug bites but also smells amazing (think fresh, citrus notes) I needed to share the good news.The Skin So Soft Dry Oil Spray from AVON isn’t actually designed to be a bug repellent. It’s instead formulated as a moisturising body oil to spray on after a bath or shower. But as it happens, the ingredient list containing jojoba oil and citronellol means spraying this on before you venture outside this summer might actually help to deter pesky summer bugs including mosquitoes, midges and ticks.What's more, its moisturising formula makes it perfect to use after a long day spent in the sunshine, quick to soak in, you're not left with that annoying greasy feeling on your skin after use.According to AVON’s website, four bottles are sold every minute, with Amazon reporting thousands selling each month – and I’m not surprised.But its not just holiday goers who rave about this product, in fact the dry oil has been a holy grail for The Royal Marines since 2005, especially to protect against Scotland's midges. Royal Navy spokesman, Neil Smith, told The Scotsman, 'It's not official kit but nothing works better and the Marines are buying it themselves because the midges are so bad up there.'For me, it's become a holiday and summer must-bring item.Looking to upgrade your beauty routine? This month's You Magazine beauty box includes top essentials our editors swear by. You Summer Beauty Box Curated by YOU's trusted beauty team, discover the Summer Beauty Box, a handpicked collection of seven luxury skincare products, worth £188.70. £60 Shop
