I learned about it from 'Marybeth' here on TTOL a few years ago after managing to become severely sun-burned on my lower legs and suffering a miserable night of pain. I made a post here asking for help and she came through with what I think is the best suggestion imaginable for this product which I'd never heard of. We picked up a tube at the Maho Pharmacy that morning and I was amazed. It took the pain away immediately. I never thought about using it to take the sting out of some insect bites but thanks for the info and I will file that additional factoid away for future reference. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />