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kathybrowny
These remedies don’t only work for bug bites. Many of
these methods I’m about to list below can be used to
ameliorate a variety of skin complaints: rashes,
poison ivy, eczema and other itch-inducing skin
problems.
these methods I’m about to list below can be used to
ameliorate a variety of skin complaints: rashes,
poison ivy, eczema and other itch-inducing skin
problems.
Aloe Vera
We love aloe vera for just about every kind of skin
irritation. Aloe is probably best-known for its
ability to heal sunburns, but it’s extremely versatile
as it soothes the skin and relieves swelling and
irritation. If you live in Southern California,
there’s probably an 85% chance it’s already growing in
your yard.
How to use it: Break off a leaf from the plant, and
cut it open lengthwise from top to bottom with a
knife. Scoop out the gooey gel inside, and rub it
directly onto irritated skin. If you have extra left
over, you can keep it refrigerated in an airtight
container for up to a week.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This isn’t the first time I’ve sung the praises of the
uber-versatile ACV, and I suspect it won’t be the
last. Apple cider vinegar is an effective antiseptic,
anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent that relieves
itching, especially itching associated with dry skin
(for example: sunburns and dandruff). It’s also
popularly used for pets with dry, itchy skin as well,
by adding a few cupfuls to their bath water.
How to use it: Just put a few drops of it onto a
cotton ball or washcloth and dab it on to the affected
area. Use raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
(Bragg’s is a good brand) with the “mother,” a
strand-like sediment floating at the bottom of the
bottle that contains raw enzymes and beneficial
bacteria.
This isn’t the first time I’ve sung the praises of the
uber-versatile ACV, and I suspect it won’t be the
last. Apple cider vinegar is an effective antiseptic,
anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent that relieves
itching, especially itching associated with dry skin
(for example: sunburns and dandruff). It’s also
popularly used for pets with dry, itchy skin as well,
by adding a few cupfuls to their bath water.
How to use it: Just put a few drops of it onto a
cotton ball or washcloth and dab it on to the affected
area. Use raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
(Bragg’s is a good brand) with the “mother,” a
strand-like sediment floating at the bottom of the
bottle that contains raw enzymes and beneficial
bacteria.
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