I usually use DEET product; especially in the tropics. Unfortunately Deet has the disadvantage that it sometimes burns on the skin. This is not the case with Ballistol. It holds Thai mosquitoes and mosquitoes just as successful at bay as the "gold standard" Deet. The oily consistency on the skin is not unpleasant and I like the smell. I order Ballistol now for the third time - strong buy recommendation.