Avon fans praise the brand's cult Skin So Soft body oil spray for having a double use

And you don’t have to go far to see how well-loved the product is. On the Avon website, customer reviews are positively glowing. 

One writes, “I hate the feeling of oil. However, if you do like it this is perfect. It leaves you very soft and great for dry skin.”

“Non-sticky, non-greasy, great smelling and easy to apply,” adds another. “Applied it last night and skin felt baby soft this morning.”

So far, so good. But it turns out the velvety texture of the dry oil isn’t the only reason people are loving the spray: in fact, it has a secret use which fans are positively obsessed with.

Are you ready for this? It’s also an incredibly effective insect repellent.

Oh yes, we’re serious. If going on holiday and getting bitten all over by mosquitos is your worst nightmare, then a bottle of this stuff could just be the answer to your prayers. Apparently, all you need is a couple of squirts to leave you feeling soft, smelling great and completely bite free.

Avon customers have been privy to the secret for a while, with many sharing the happy coincidence in reviews and on Twitter.

One customer on the Avon website wrote, “This product is fantastic to avoid big bites. We were in Rhodes recently and left a bottle with the waiter who was being bitten every night. After skin so soft no more bites.”

Another agreed, “Have been using SSS original for a few years now and it is amazing. Not only excellent insect repellent but smelt beautiful too.”