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#A LONG WAY HOME AMAZON SKIN#
It is gentle on the skin and has a refreshing scent rather than a harsh one.Ĭheck out the New York Post Shopping section for more content. Each refill lasts up to 15 days.Ĭombine your wristband with this effective mosquito repellent for the complete mosquito control package. If you need more than the two included essential oil pellets that come with your PARA’KITO bracelet, make sure you have this pack of refills handy. In addition, this adjustable bracelet comes with two essential oil pellets. The wristband is currently available in nine different colors, from pink and blue to white and red. Instead, combine the bracelet with one of the brand’s premium bug sprays for complete protection. Most importantly, don’t throw away the bug spray. The bracelet also gave me a noticeable brown line, as I spent my days under the sun. So, if you prefer to do something small and secretive, try the brand’s clips. I pointed out to few locals why I was afraid of the insects. However, I will note that the bracelet is not discreet. Plus, the refill pellets are only $13 if you need to stash some away. Not to mention, $20 is nothing if you can enjoy restful nights instead of itchy insomnia. I didn’t leave bite-free – as no one escaped the Amazon jungle unscathed – but I only had about 10 to 15 bites on departure and maybe two scars. It almost sounds too crazy to be true, but I lived with these girls and saw the bites with my own eyes. While not everyone suffered from severe bites, most left the trip with about 50 to 80 bites and permanent scare from scratching. I traveled to the jungle with 11 other women who didn’t have the PARA’KITO bracelet but used the same bug spray as I did. Ruby McAuliffe poses in the Amazon jungle with the PARA’KITO mosquito bracelet. Better yet, it was so light I’d forget I had it on. Thanks to the adjustable sizing, it was never too tight – even if I swelled up from the hot, humid temperatures. Whether I was swimming in the river with piranhas, eating Lomo Saltado, or sleeping in our house with a window, this bracelet was on my wrist. I wore the PARA’KITO bracelet every day I was in the Amazon rainforest. In addition, the wristband is waterproof, which came in handy when exploring in the rain or after swimming in a waterfall Our PARA’KITO bracelet review: The natural oils are immediately released into the air, making your smell and breath nearly undetectable to mosquitoes.īest of all, each refill lasts up to 15 days, making it easy to replace. Secure the adjustable bracelet on your wrist and you’re done! Perhaps the best thing about the PARA’KITO anti-mosquito bracelet is its convenience.Īll you need to do is take one of the two included natural oil pellets and place it in the mesh pocket of the wristband. This way you can let your inner explorer out without having to whack. While many other mosquito repellents use harsh chemicals to keep the bugs away, PARA’KITO only uses a unique blend of natural essential oils with no DEET.
#A LONG WAY HOME AMAZON PORTABLE#
PARA’KITO is an insect repellent brand that makes sprays, roll-on gels, sandals and, my favorite, portable repellents like their mosquito bracelet. So, what do you do to nip uncomfortable and painful mosquito bites in the bud? Do you have a bug zapper with you? Perhaps something more convenient like the PARA’KITO Mosquito Repellent Wristband ($20). Instead, expect dozens of insect bite scars (yes, scars) and terribly itchy nights. But if you’re like my travel buddies, you can go home with more than a few bites. With such a high number of mosquitoes sniffing around, you are guaranteed to get some bites.
But what are the most common little guys you’ll be avoiding left and right? Our well-known friend, the dreaded mosquito.
That means you can expect up to 70,000 species of insects in just one hectare of the Amazon rainforest. One of the jungle’s darkest secrets is that it is home to over 30 million species and thousands of new creepy crawlies are discovered every year. Needless to say, it was very different from my life in the concrete jungle here in New York City.īut the most unique part of the Amazon jungle was its biodiversity. New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission if you purchase through our links.Įver traveled to the Amazon jungle where you spend your mornings with sloths, evenings with tarantulas and nights with bats flying by? Not to brag, but I have – and it’s unlike any other place I’ve traveled to.Īfter a month in the Peruvian sector of the Amazon rainforest, tall, lush trees shot into the sky, waterfalls tumbled into the earth, and stars shone like a million pieces of broken glass.
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