When you are traveling to a tropical climate like the Caribbean, the South (during the rainy season), Brazil, Africa (during rainy season), leave all perfume and heavily scented body oils at home because the mosquitoes will definitely eat you alive. The combination of the chemicals in these sweet substances and the high contents of sugar in your blood (American and European diets are high in sugar) will get you nasty multiple bites that often leave ugly marks for months. On top of that you will be miserable and very uncomfortable, plus might increase your risk for sickness.
Use natural/organic and preferably unscented everything-----from your shampoo and lotion to the detergent you wash your clothes before traveling. It will make a difference. And please stay away from the hotel's free hair and body products because it is so sweet and filled with chemicals that the bugs love. The critters will be waiting for you to step outside so they can feast on you. The best thing to do is keep it simple and natural.
NATURAL PRODUCTS TO CONSIDER
Hair & Body Moisturizers- Pure Coconut Oil works many wonders; it also soothes sunburns and prevents sunburn. So instead of pouring on that stinky white thick sunscreen that has so many harmful chemicals, lather with coconut oil.
Soap - Unscented castile soap or glycerin soap. Castile soap can also be used as a shampoo.
Deodorant – Baking soda, natural crystal stone, spray or roll on, or an unscented deodorant.
Bug Repellant – Mix citronella oil with peppermint oil.
Internal bug repellant – Eat lots of garlic. I know this method sounds unattractive, but trust me when I say that while in the tropics a little garlic will not hurt your game at all, folks are not as pretentious. You will still get your groove on and quite frankly you will keep away colds and a lot of human bug-a-boos.
Friction Relief (FOR THE THICK WOMEN) - Oh yes, for those of us who have thick thighs and D-cups, many of us use baby powder to relieve friction. Use arrowroot powder instead. It is odorless and better on the body in terms of it absorbing natural substances.
Vaginal Odor and discharge - For one when I travel to tropical climates, it is usually hot so I try not to wear any panties. But hey, that's for the uninhibited. However, for vaginal odor, wipe yourself with PURE aloe vera gel, not the 99% gel in that big bottle. Go to the health food store and get some gel. Wipe yourself with a white cotton cloth or fabric. This will ease odor and itch. As for discharge, it can be many things so I would lay off of thongs, color panties, lots of sugar, and bring ALL NATURAL pantiliners. IF you go to the health food store, they cost about US $4.00 for 35 liners. It is a great investment you might want to use even after the trip.
Additionally, in the past people have recommended Avon's SKIN SO SOFT (this is not a natural product, but I've heard good reviews about it in African travel) as a mosquito repellent, but the smell was so strong for me I was gagging when I put it on.
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