Amazon slashes 'life saver' insect bite pen that 'stops itching immediately' to £15

As we're well into the summer season, many are eagerly ticking off the days until they can escape on their sun-soaked holidays and immerse themselves in a different culture. Meanwhile, others are planning camping trips, be it for a festival or a getaway with friends and family.

While the anticipation of these events may have us buzzing, it's easy to overlook the nuisance of insect and mosquito bites. These pesky bites, leaving your skin red and itchy, can put a bit of a damper on your spirits.

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For those who suffer severe reactions to bites, it might be worth considering an insect heat pen as a solution. Luckily, Amazon has slashed the price of the Beurer BR90 Insect Bite Healer from £32.99 down to £14.97 in a limited-time offer.

The Beurer Bite Healer offers relief from bite symptoms by using a rapidly heating ceramic plate to speed up the healing process after an insect bite or sting. It provides itch and swelling relief without the need for medication or chemicals.

This device, which is safe for pregnant women, also features an optional light. So, if you're bitten in the middle of the night, you can accurately target the bite without having to switch on the bedroom light, reports the Daily Record.

It's worth noting that this gadget operates on AAA batteries. The manufacturer claims that users can get up to 300 uses out of the device before needing to replace the batteries.

Shoppers on Amazon have been turning their attention to the RROFKA Insect Sting and Bite Relief, retailing at £24.98, for its dual functionality. The gadget isn't just a heat pen but also integrates a suction tool to extract post-bite irritants. Convenience is key with this device given that it's both cordless and rechargeable.

Meanwhile, Currys offers a portable solution with the HEAT IT Classic USB Type-C Smart Insect Bite Healer, conveniently discounted from £29.99 to £23.99. This nifty device provides immediate relief with concentrated heat and has the added perk of running off your smartphone – provided it's USB-C compatible.

On the note of effectiveness, the Beurer Bite Healer boasts an impressive 4.3-star rating on Amazon, corroborated by more than 45,000 reviewers. Its popularity surges as the summer approaches, with purchases exceeding 1,000 units in just the past month.

A satisfied customer shared their relief: "Got a bite on my leg and woke up with a very itchy lump behind my knee. Used the heat pad on it when I got up on the 3 second mode and it pretty much stopped itching instantly! I was very impressed and relieved!"

Echoing the enthusiasm, another five-star commentary highlighted: "Amazing little tool which works very effectively and the ONLY thing that takes away the itch completely! I would highly recommend it!!!"

Yet, a word of caution comes from another buyer who notes the importance of prompt application: "The snag is: You need to get to the sting pretty quickly after it happens - which means carrying this little gizmo around with you."

Some customers have voiced their discomfort about the warmth, with one shopper remarking: "The 3 seconds of heat can get pretty intense on the less fleshy parts of the body (elbow, knuckles, ankles) but is bearable on other areas."

Yet, a leading reviewer chimed in with praise, saying: "Using this stops the itching immediately. It feels a bit too hot at first, but you soon get used to it. We also noticed that bites treated with this healed faster than those that hadn't been. I also bought the travel version."

Another satisfied customer shared their relief: "I react very badly to bites. But this machine takes the sting out of the bite and stops them from being itchy. Completely changed my experience and made my life so much more manageable going abroad. I couldn't go away without it now! A life saver."

For those interested in purchasing the Beurer BR90 Insect Bite Healer, you can pick it up here.