WhitneySoothe Itchy Skin
August 5th 2009 14:50
When you have an itch that you don't need to scratch and you want gone, there are many ways that you can soothe it. Just remember in most cases of itchy skin, you don't want to scratch because you can easily make it worse or you can spread the itch, especially if it's a rash that can get under your nails and be spread elsewhere on your body.
Tips to get rid of an itch naturally can include, but are not limited to the following.
Itch caused by bug bites
Whether you were bitten by a flea, mosquito, gnat, ant, wasp, bee, or tick, you'll probably experience some sort of natural reaction from your body. Usually, you're body will react in pain, itching, redness, and/or swelling. Try the following:
* Remove any stingers that may be left and clean the area with water. An ice pack will temporarily relieve any pain and swelling.
* Honey will relieve the itching as well as prevent infections. Honey is has antibiotic properties.
* Cucumber skins can also relieve itching.
* Fresh eggplant slices on top of the bite will draw out any toxins and relieve the irritation.
* Tea tree oil should be applied to bites every 2-3 hours to relieve itching and aid the healing process. Tea tree oil has antiseptic, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties.
* Warm water mixed with Epsom salts and backing soda can ease itching for flea bites.
Soothe Sunburns
Once you've passed the fine line between a suntan and a sunburn, you'll want to find the best way to heal a sunburn. Try these natural remedies.
* Rehydrate your body. Mix equal amounts of pineapple and black cherry juice. Pineapple juice will help reduce inflammation, and the skins of the cherries help relieve inflammation.
* Apply a thin layer of plain yogurt to cool and moisturize the skin.
* Aloe vera gel is a great natural remedy for a sunburn. You can also break a piece off of an aloe vera plant and rub the inner gel onto the burn.
Heat Rash
* If you are prone to heat rash, you'll want to make sure that you eat the right diet. Include cucumbers, collard greens, Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, carrots, celery, broccoli, dandelion greens, oats, watermelon, olives, raspberries, and grapes.
* Chrysanthemum and mint will help cleanse the liver, so when used in a tea they are great to help ease the heat..
* Make tea out of beet tops and drink it at room temperature.
Poison Ivy
Some people are highly allergic to poison ivy, and in this case if you come in contact with the ivy, you may want to seek medical assistance. Otherwise, the following tips are great means to soothing the itch from poison ivy and poison oak.
* Mix 1 cup of fresh dandelion greens 1/2 cup ale vera gel, 1 tablespoon of honey in a blender and apply liberally to the area.
* Apply a generous amount of aloe vera directly from the plant to the are to relieve burning, itching, and pain.
* Mash plantain leaves to the affected area every hour. Banana peels work almost as well to relieve the itching.
* Jewelweed and tea tree oil can be an effective means to relieve itching.
Tips to get rid of an itch naturally can include, but are not limited to the following.
Itch caused by bug bites
Whether you were bitten by a flea, mosquito, gnat, ant, wasp, bee, or tick, you'll probably experience some sort of natural reaction from your body. Usually, you're body will react in pain, itching, redness, and/or swelling. Try the following:
* Remove any stingers that may be left and clean the area with water. An ice pack will temporarily relieve any pain and swelling.
* Honey will relieve the itching as well as prevent infections. Honey is has antibiotic properties.
* Cucumber skins can also relieve itching.
* Fresh eggplant slices on top of the bite will draw out any toxins and relieve the irritation.
* Tea tree oil should be applied to bites every 2-3 hours to relieve itching and aid the healing process. Tea tree oil has antiseptic, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties.
* Warm water mixed with Epsom salts and backing soda can ease itching for flea bites.
Soothe Sunburns
Once you've passed the fine line between a suntan and a sunburn, you'll want to find the best way to heal a sunburn. Try these natural remedies.
* Rehydrate your body. Mix equal amounts of pineapple and black cherry juice. Pineapple juice will help reduce inflammation, and the skins of the cherries help relieve inflammation.
* Apply a thin layer of plain yogurt to cool and moisturize the skin.
* Aloe vera gel is a great natural remedy for a sunburn. You can also break a piece off of an aloe vera plant and rub the inner gel onto the burn.
Heat Rash
* If you are prone to heat rash, you'll want to make sure that you eat the right diet. Include cucumbers, collard greens, Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, carrots, celery, broccoli, dandelion greens, oats, watermelon, olives, raspberries, and grapes.
* Chrysanthemum and mint will help cleanse the liver, so when used in a tea they are great to help ease the heat..
* Make tea out of beet tops and drink it at room temperature.
Poison Ivy
Some people are highly allergic to poison ivy, and in this case if you come in contact with the ivy, you may want to seek medical assistance. Otherwise, the following tips are great means to soothing the itch from poison ivy and poison oak.
* Mix 1 cup of fresh dandelion greens 1/2 cup ale vera gel, 1 tablespoon of honey in a blender and apply liberally to the area.
* Apply a generous amount of aloe vera directly from the plant to the are to relieve burning, itching, and pain.
* Mash plantain leaves to the affected area every hour. Banana peels work almost as well to relieve the itching.
* Jewelweed and tea tree oil can be an effective means to relieve itching.
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