33 Incredibly Effective Remedies To Soothe A Mosquito Bite.
Have you been bitten by a mosquito again?
Quick, a remedy to relieve the sting!
But no need to go buy an ointment at the pharmacy.
Discover 33 effective remedies to quickly soothe mosquito bites:
1. Baking soda
Apply a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water directly to mosquito bites.
The proportions to use for this preparation are 3/4 of bicarbonate for 1/4 of water.
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2. White vinegar
Pour a little white vinegar on a clean cloth, then rub the places where those cheeky mosquitoes have bitten you.
The itching will gradually go away, and you can have a quiet night's sleep.
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3. Parsley
Rub your bites with fresh parsley and leave your skin in the open for at least 45 minutes.
The effect of this herb is immediate and stops the unpleasant sensation.
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4. Garlic
Cut a garlic clove in half and apply it on the flesh side, where the bug stung.
This natural product, already known for its antibiotic properties and its many health benefits, is also effective in relieving insect bites, including those of mosquitoes.
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5. Onion
If you don't have garlic, take a freshly cut onion ring instead, and rub it over the affected area.
It's as effective as garlic.
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6. Soap
Take a bar of soap and rub it on the bite to calm the itch.
It works with both dry and wet soap. Prefer a mild soap.
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7. Banana peel
Take a banana peel and rub the inside directly on the bite.
This remedy calms the itch quickly.
8. Essential oils
Mix tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil.
Apply the mixture to the bite to soothe the itching.
If you only have one of the two oils you can only use one, that works too.
9. Apple cider vinegar
Pour a little apple cider vinegar on a clean cloth.
Apply directly to mosquito bite to provide relief and prevent scratching overnight.
10. The tea bag
If you like to drink tea, you should like this remedy.
After drinking your tea (without scratching!), Place the cold tea bag where the mosquito bitten you.
Leave it on for 5 minutes to stop the itching.
11. Lemon
Cut a slice of lemon and apply it directly to the bite.
Leave on for a few minutes for the irritation to disappear.
12. Nail polish
Does your girlfriend have clear nail polish in her bag?
Prick it to apply it directly to the bite.
Let dry and remove. If it still itches, start over.
13. Antiseptic
As soon as you have been bitten, spray the sting with antiseptic to reduce the stinging.
This will immediately calm the urge to scratch.
14. Salt water
If you are at the beach, go for a run and take a bath in the salt water.
Otherwise, put your hands in a basin of salt water or apply to the area with a cloth soaked in salt water.
15. Hot water
Take a washcloth and run hot water over it (not hot either!).
Simply apply the glove to the bite.
This remedy relieves itching for several hours.
16. An ice cube
Put a few ice cubes in a bag and put the bag directly on the bite.
Leave on for at least 20 minutes. If you have an ice pack, it's even easier.
Otherwise you can also use a sponge to put in the freezer.
17. Alcohol
Dab pure gin or clear alcoholic liquor on the bite.
Alcohol will instantly cool the skin and relieve itching.
18. Aspirin
Dampen an aspirin pill and rub it on the itchy area.
Do not use this method if you are allergic to aspirin!
19. Toothpaste
Take classic toothpaste, preferably unflavoured, and apply to the itchy area.
Rub the toothpaste on the itchy area.
Leave some toothpaste on the bite overnight. Rinse it off in the morning.
This remedy is effective because the toothpaste dries up the bite. But be careful, do not use gel toothpaste because it does not work.
20. Deodorant
Spray some deodorant where the mosquito bites you and rub.
Try to use a fragrance-free deodorant if possible.
21. Perfume
Put a little perfume directly on the bite. It will sting a bit at first but it will wear off after a few minutes.
However, be aware that the scent also attracts mosquitoes. So better to avoid if you are still in a mosquito area.
22. Mud
If you are outside and have nothing on hand, apply mud to the bite.
Use a bandage to keep the mud on the affected area.
23. Aloe vera
Apply aloe vera gel to the bite to decrease the itchiness.
Or even better, if you have some on hand, break off an aloe vera leaf and apply to the area.
24. Witch hazel leaves
Apply a witch hazel leaf poultice to the area that has been bitten.
Witch Hazel leaves have the power to soothe most skin inflammations, including those of mosquitoes.
25. Basil
Crush some fresh leaves and apply directly to the bite.
Basil is also a good natural remedy for relieving pain and symptoms.
26. A potato
Cut a raw potato in half and rub the open side over the bite.
The flesh of the potato dries up the bite and calms the irritation.
27. Oats
Make a small paste with oats and water then apply to the bite.
Oats are known for their anti-itch properties.
Let dry, then rinse.
28. Honey
Simply apply honey to the pimple (s) that the mosquito gave you.
This will calm the irritation.
28. Your nail
Press your fingernail on the middle of the bite and repeat to draw an “X” on the bite.
This remedy eliminates the itch for a few minutes.
Repeat until you use a remedy that lasts longer.
29. The hair dryer
Use a hair dryer to blow hot air directly onto the bite.
This is a very good trick to stop the itching for hours.
30. From Vicks Vaporub
Apply Vicks Vaporub ointment directly to the bite.
Rub gently to calm the irritation and wash it off after a few minutes.
31. Lavender
Put 3 drops of lavender essential oil in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Apply this mixture on the bite by massaging.
32. Plantain
Take some plantain leaves and crush them.
Apply directly to where itchy.
33. Chervil
Take some chervil leaves and crumple them.
Apply the leaves to your skin to calm the tingling.
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