Bed Bug Bite Soothing ROLL-ON

A bed bug bite is particularly itchy in the first few days: you need a treatment that soothes the skin and relieves the urge to scratch. This is exactly what the Sereni-d ROLL-ON does – it works like a soothing cream, but in a more practical roll-on format. It combines organic essential oils with sunflower oil, which moisturises irritated skin. Apply it as soon as the bite starts to itch.

The principle is the same: to relieve the bite. The roll-on has three advantages:

• it can be applied precisely to each bump, without touching the bite with your fingers;
• it doesn’t leave a greasy film on the skin or on the sheets;
• it fits in a pocket or a bag. It’s easier to carry when travelling and in a hotel.

Bed bug bites appear when you wake up, on areas of skin that were exposed during the night: arms, neck, shoulders and legs. They are small, itchy red bumps, often clustered together or lined up in groups of three or four. A mosquito bite tends to be more isolated. Flea bites tend to be concentrated on the ankles and lower legs. Bloodstains on the sheets or small black dots on the mattress confirm the presence of bedbugs.

Roll the ball directly over each bite, on clean, dry skin. Reapply as soon as the itching returns, and in the evening before going to bed. The roll-on can also be applied to exposed areas before going to sleep. For external use only: avoid the area around the eyes and mucous membranes.

The cooling sensation of the essential oils provides relief as soon as it is applied. The itching then subsides with repeated applications. The key is not to scratch: this is what prolongs the bite and can cause skin damage.

Generally, from a few days to a week. The itching is at its worst within the first 48 hours. For some people, the reaction is more severe and lasts longer. If new bites appear every morning, it is not the bite that is lingering: the bed bugs are still there.

The ROLL-ON is suitable for use from the age of 7. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as is the case with many products containing essential oils. You can protect your bedding with the SHIELD Textile Bedbugs repellent spray.

Some essential oils make the skin more sensitive to the sun for a few hours: this is known as photosensitisation. When exposed to UV rays, the treated area may become red or develop spots. It is best to apply the roll-on in the evening, or cover the area if you are going out in the sun.

Seek medical advice if a bite becomes infected (spreading redness, warmth, pus), if it swells significantly, or in the event of a generalised reaction: numerous rashes, difficulty breathing. If new bites appear every night, the treatment alone is not enough:

• treat the infestation with SOS Bedbugs XXL;
• protect yourself at night with the ANTI-BITE body repellent.