We are deep into mosquito season now, and while we can hope that bug sprays are always doing their job, sometimes those stupid little pests still get you.
When a mosquito bites you, it’s easily one of the most annoying feelings. You can’t stop scratching no matter how much you try, and obviously as soon as you start, you end up making it ten times worse.
If you want to try and make the itching stop, there are a few things you can do. Luckily they are all simple things you already have around your house, so when you get a mosquito bite out of no where it won’t be the end of the world.
1. Hot Spoon Trick
All you have to do is to put a teaspoon under warm water to heat it up, and then place it on the bite. The warming sensation will break down the protein injected with the bite and thus treat the itching.
2. Cold Tea Bag
Tea bags are great at drawing toxins out of the body, so by placing a used tea bag against a bug bite, you’ll find that it helps to draw out all of the residual itch.
3. Baking Soda
Mix some baking soda with a few drops of water and apply the paste directly on the mosquito bite. This will neutralize the itching by balancing the pH levels of the skin.
4. Scotch Tape
Cover up the bite with a piece of scotch tape, or a band-aid, as soon as possible, and the loss of air supply will prevent the itching. Yet, do not leave it on the skin for longer than a day, as the skin needs to breathe.
5. Honey
Honey is an antiseptic and will also reduce inflammation. It’ll prevent the bite from getting infected, but it also help heal it quickly as well. But just make sure you wash it off before you go outside. You really don’t want to have that on your skin outdoors because it’ll attract more mosquitoes.
6. Oatmeal Bath
Add a bit of oatmeal to your bath and enjoy the soothing experience. For even better effects, you can add some honey to the water.
7. Aloe Vera
The cooling gel that we all know and love when it comes to treating our sunburns is also effective for stopping our bug bites from itching.
The anti-inflammatory properties will soothe any infections and will help it stop itching right away.
9. Basil Rub
Boil 2 cups of water and add 1/2 an ounce of dried basil leaves. When cool, soak a washcloth in the rub and apply it on the bites. You can also rub fresh basil leaves on the affected area.
10. Ice
A quick fix that is easily accessible to everyone is ice. If you apply ice to the area, it’ll help reduce the blood flow, stopping the itching and swelling.
Sources: shared.com, gardeniaworld.com
