Warmer temperatures mean more time outside and if you live somewhere with lots of bugs, like I do, that will also mean more opportunities for you to become a meal for the many bitey bugs out in nature.
In my region insect bites are a problem from April until October and even when we are consciously trying to avoid mosquitos, ticks, and chiggers, they are a problem. We live in the country and my children spend a majority of their time outside. I have been using this formula to help relieve their itchiness from bug bites for years. It really works! Before we started using it they would scratch their bites raw and the itching would even keep them up at night sometimes. Now they ask for the “Itchy Medicine” and all is well. We have also used it many times for relief from bee and wasp stings and it has worked wonderfully. We have even noticed that the bites and stings seem to heal faster and that the usual accompanying swelling or welt like inflammation that is sometimes common is much reduced or completely alleviated when using this formula.
If you would prefer to purchase a ready made version of this product click here for a link to my Etsy store. If you think you or your child may have gotten into some chiggers or you are really covered in bites I recommend taking a bath with a cup of baking soda, a cup of Epsom salts, and 10 drops of lavender. This will help immensely.
Itchy Medicine
This soothing anti-inch medicine will give you relief from insect bites and stings.
Ingredients
- 5 milliliters Witch hazel
- 2.5 milliliters Almond Oil
- 2 milliliters Lavender essential oil
- .5 milliliters Tea Tree essential oil
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in 10 milliliter roller ball. Shake to combine.
These are the ingredients I use to make the version we use in our home:
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