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To ensure the best protection from mosquitoes, apply repellent (preferably DEET) on nearly all exposed skin, including your face.
Avoid spraying bug spray directly on your face to prevent it from getting into your eyes or inhaling it. Most labels will suggest spraying it on your hands instead. Here’s a clever trick we found through Gareth’s Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales: spray the repellent onto the back of your hand.
Unlike sunscreen, bug spray doesn’t need to cover every inch of skin. You should avoid your eyes and mouth. By using the back of your hand, you can easily spread the spray on larger, flatter areas of your face, like your forehead and cheeks.
This method ensures that you won't end up with bug spray residue on your fingers, where it could accidentally get into your eyes or onto your food. Simply spray the back of your hand, apply it to your face, and step out fully protected from bugs.
