When summer arrives, biting bugs like mosquitoes and chiggers will be out in full force, so be prepared!
Anti-itch creams come in a variety of forms when you buy them at the drugstore. Some require that you spread a paste over the itchy area, while others are in liquid form and can be sprayed on bug bites and rashes. Unfortunately, many people with sensitive skin cannot use these types of anti-itch treatments because the chemicals and preservatives in them are too harsh and can make the itching and inflammation even worse. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies for dry skin, irritated bug bites and itchy rashes. In this article, we will discuss make an anti-itch cream.
Instructions
Make an Anti-Itch Cream
1. Heat the chickweed in a pot full of water. Use medium heat. If you are in a hurry you can boil the chickweed, but this leeches out many of the important components. It is better to warm it on a low temperature until it is soft. Stir the pot occasionally to prevent the plants on the bottom from scorching.
2. Drain the chickweed. You can save the water--which will now be a weak infusion--if you wish or you can throw it away.
3. Puree the chickweed in the food processor. Use a sharp blade and do not stop until the softened plants are entirely liquid.
4. Mix the pureed chickweed and 2 tablespoons of baking soda in the mixing bowl. It will form a greenish brown paste. If the mixture is still too liquid after mixing in 2 tablespoons of baking soda, continue to add more with 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. Store your anti-itch cream in an airtight container. It will keep for about a month. You can smooth the cream onto irritated skin or apply it directly to a nagging bug bite. It even works for chicken pox.
Tags: anti-itch cream, baking soda, tablespoons baking, tablespoons baking soda