You can’t keep your hand from reaching for un-mentionable places in public. These natural remedies for itchy skin will give you instant relief. Remember that scratching is not an effective treatment and can actually make your skin more infected. You don’t need to see a doctor if you have itchy skin.
Remedies
The remedies I will be sharing have been around for ages and are perfectly safe.
- Baking soda: For itchy skin, you can make a paste of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Apply the paste to your skin. It will immediately relieve your pain. Mix 1 cup baking soda with a tub of warm, filtered water. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Oatmeal: Baking soda can sound intimidating. However, oatmeal works just as well. Colloidal oatmeal (finely ground, powdery) can be used to treat all types of itching, from mosquito bites to poison ivy burns to eczema. Mix one to two cups of oatmeal with a tub of warm water. Let it sit for ten to fifteen mins. The water should not be too hot. It will cause your skin to become dry and irritated.
- Lemon: Lemon is a popular remedy to itchy skin all over the world. Lemon juice is known for its anti-inflammatory and anesthetic qualities, which can help to soothe a persistent itching. Localized itching is best treated with lemon juice.
- Aloe Vera is the best way to treat itchy skin. You can simply break off a leaf of Aloe Vera, and apply the oozing gel directly to the itch. Aloe Vera can be applied directly to your itch.
- Moisturizer: Dry skin is the main cause of itching. This is most common in winter, so people often get itchy skin during the cold months. There are two options: either moisturize your skin with a moisturizing cream to keep it soft and succulent or install a humidifier in your home to maintain a comfortable level of humidity. A humidifier is essential if you live in colder areas.
Conclusion
These are the best and most common “cures” for itching. However, itching is common and can be prevented by taking the necessary precautions. You can prevent itching by keeping your skin moisturized. Take two baths per day to wash away any fungal or bacteria growth. Precaution is better than cure, and this applies well here!
