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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alessia Armenise

I tested the tiny device that relieves itchy mosquito bites in seconds

The pocket-size device is easy to take with you on holiday - (Alessia Armenise/The Independent)

The constant itching of mosquito bites can be a real downer during a long-awaited holiday. Even if you’re someone who’s constantly applying the best mosquito repellents, there is always that one mosquito that manages to get you between applications. The insects’ bites are likely to leave you with a swollen red bump that will annoy you for the rest of your trip, but the Beurer bite healer can offer some relief.

Being born in a Mediterranean country, next to the sea, I’ve had to deal with mosquitoes for months on end every year of my life, and I’ve tried any bite healing method under the sun to try to stop the itch. From cold compresses to honey-based remedies and herbal concoctions – you name it, I’ve tried it.

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