Nikwax Launches Skitostop™ And Donates 2% Of Every Sale To The World Land Trust
As holiday-makers, travellers and adventurers prepare to explore the globe this summer and experience different cultures, landscapes and climates,mosquitoes and other biting insects are one hazard you can well do without! Aside from the discomfort you feel when bitten, mosquitoes can also present a serious threat to your health and well-being, as they are estimated to transmit disease to a staggering 70 million people each year!
Although mosquito transmitted diseases (the most notable being malaria and yellow fever) have been brought under control in developed countries, it is essential to protect yourself safely and effectively so you can enjoy your travelling experience without the discomfort and inconvenience of insect bites.
Thanks to Nikwax, NEW SkitoStop™ offers consumers ‘people friendly’ DEET-free protection against mosquitoes and other biting insects, as well as delivering other essential benefits including UV protection, after sun skin conditioning and bite relief. And for the more outdoorsy types, SkitoStop™ also includes a product that banishes biting insects fromtents or mosquito nets.
As a complete system to protect against sun exposure, biting insects and provide effective relief at all times of the day and night, SkitoStop’s five leading-edge formulations are ideal for holiday-makers, travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.
High Performance, Low Impact Protection For You And Your Outdoor Gear!
Until now, many outdoor enthusiasts and travellers have chosen insect repellents containing DEET, which although effective, has been associated with adverse health affects. Importantly, DEET is unsuitable for use on children’s sensitive skin and it can cause irreversible damage to plastics and some fabrics in the event it leaks
from the bottle!
SkitoStop™ is formulated to provide fast-acting, long-lasting protection to deliver maximum effectiveness for your skin and outdoor gear and equipment. And unlike DEET, SkitoStop™ skin care can be reapplied as often as required, and is safe to use on children. The range features:
- SkitoStop™ Sun Screen with Insect Repellent offers double-action SPF20 protection against UVA &
UVB rays combined with an effective DEET-free repellent to protect against mosquitoes and other biting
insects for up to 6 hours - SkitoStop™ After Sun with Aloe Vera cools, soothes and moisturises sun-stressed skin. It simultaneously provides protection frombiting insects during the evening when they are at their most active. Provides DEET-free, water-resistant protection that repels insects for up to 6 hours.
- SkitoStop™ Insect Repellent. This safe to use, fast-acting and long-lasting formula has been proven to effectively repel mosquitoes and other biting insects for up to 6 hours. An easy to use spray, Insect Repellent that is DEET-free and water resistant.
- SkitoStop™ Bite Relief Gel relieves, soothes and reduces swelling and itching caused by bites. This gentle cooling gel is derived from natural ingredients, acts fast and provides long-lasting relief.
- SkitoStop™ Spray-On Insect Control for Fabrics is a unique water-based, solvent free, biodegradable insect control treatment for mosquito nets, awnings and tents. This convenient pumpaction spray is easy to apply and offers protection for up to 6-months against a wide range of biting insects.
How Using Skitostop™ Can Help Protect The Rainforests!
As part of its commitment to the environment, Nikwax is donating 2% of every sale from SkitoStop™ to the World Land Trust, an organisation dedicated to the protection of the world’s tropical forests and other threatened habitats. The World Land Trust achieves this by working with local conservation organisations to purchase land
and ensure the protection of rain forests in perpetuity.
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