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The area where I live is infested with mosquitoes ...

The worst part is when I go for a walk in the woods ...

In damp places, I literally get slaughtered by these filthy critters!

For me, repelling mosquitoes is a daily priority!

By the way, did you know that only the female mosquito bites?

She takes about 5 milligrams of blood per injection, twice her weight since she weighs an average of 2.5 milligrams.

Female mosquitoes use iron and blood proteins for the maturation and laying of their eggs.

Why does it itch?

When a mosquito bites, its proboscis penetrates the skin looking for a blood vessel.

Then she pierces the skin with her needle-shaped proboscis and pumps our blood.

During this operation, mosquito saliva is injected into our skin.

It is the substances in this saliva that cause irritation and an itchy sensation.

Result, we end up with a beautiful blister that itches to death!

Fortunately, there is 5 magical grandma's remedies to cure a mosquito bite naturally. Look :

1. Apple cider vinegar

A small dash of apple cider vinegar is particularly effective in soothing the itching of mosquito bites.

In addition, it helps relieve the inflammation of the pimple.

I can't tell you exactly why ... it's just one of those old grandma's remedies that work really !

Have you scratched the sting so bad that you scratched it? So know that with the vinegar, it will sting a bit!

But sometimes it's a lot better than suffering from that horrible itch!

Ingredients

- organic cider vinegar

- a piece of cotton

How to do

1. Moisten the cotton ball with apple cider vinegar.

2. Squeeze the cotton to remove excess vinegar and prevent it from dripping all over the place.

3. Squeeze the soaked cotton directly onto the sting, for about 5 seconds.

Repeat this treatment as soon as the itching returns, and until it disappears.

2. Ice cubes

When a bite starts to drive you crazy, pull out the ice cube tray!

The coolness of the ice cube will reduce the burning and unpleasant inflammation of the sting.

And in addition, the ice cube will "anesthetize" the area and reduce the urge to scratch until blood.

You can put your ice cubes in an ice pack. But I prefer to put an ice cube directly on the bite, even if it flows all over the place.

Ingredient

- ice Cube

How to do

Put the ice cube directly on the bite, until it is totally melted or at least half melted! It's not really an exact science ...

3. Cucumber

Here, the principle is the same as the ice cube method. Except you use a cucumber instead of an ice cube, and you don't have water running all over it.

From my personal experience you should know that cucumber is a bit less effective than ice cube.

But there are a lot of people who say the opposite, that it is the cucumber that is more effective than ice cubes.

Because not everyone reacts the same to these 2 methods, I advise you to try them both, to see which is the most effective for your skin type.

Cucumbers have fisetin, an organic compound known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

As far as I am concerned, I think that we should rather ingest cucumber to benefit from its virtues.

But if you are desperate for a remedy to relieve a mosquito bite quickly, do not hesitate to try the cucumber method.

And don't forget to let me know in the comments if it worked for you. I'm curious to see if this remedy works for everyone.

Ingredient

- a cucumber

How to do

1. Cut the cucumber into slices.

2. Put the cucumber slices in the fridge.

3. When you need it, put a slice of cucumber directly on the bite, until the itching subsides.

As you will see, cucumber brings a cool and soothing feeling to the skin.

And unlike ice cream, cucumber won't melt on contact with your skin!

So you can easily hold it in place until you no longer feel an itch.

4. Peppermint toothpaste

Yes, you read that right, toothpaste! But not just any: peppermint toothpaste, like this one.

This remedy is ideal if you have nothing else on hand.

If so, apply some organic peppermint toothpaste to the affected area. It eases the itching sensation quickly.

The menthol in the peppermint brings a pleasant feeling of freshness, which relieves the sting.

Ingredient

- organic peppermint toothpaste

How to do

1. Apply a little toothpaste on the bite, by light touches.

2. Spread the toothpaste in a thin layer.

3. Repeat if necessary,taking care to rinse the old layer of toothpaste well beforehand.

To discover : The 5 Health Benefits of Peppermint You Should Know.

5. Lemon

Do you have any lemons left at home? You should always have it in your home anyway, given all its uses!

Me, it's simple, I always have lemons at hand, especially if I know that I risk being devoured by these filthy mosquitoes ...

Lemon stings a bit when you put it on the button.

But strange as it sounds, I think it's precisely the acidity of lemon that helps relieve the pain of mosquito bites.

Additionally, lemon prevents bacteria from irritating the affected area, if you get a scratch from too much scratching.

Ingredients

- a fresh lemon

- or squeezed lemon juice, if you don't have a fresh lemon on hand

How to do

1. Cut a slice of lemon.

2. Wrap the rest of the lemon in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to reuse it later.

3. Rinse the bite with cool water, and pat it dry.

4. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice directly on the bite.

There is an alternative method. You can also squeeze the juice from the lemon into a small bowl. Then use a piece of cotton (or your clean fingers) and apply the juice by light touches.

Are you a mosquito magnet?

You feel like you always attractmosquitoes while others never ?

If your friends are not affected by mosquitoes, but you are systematically eaten, what does that mean?

Maybe your blood is particularly tasty for mosquito palates?

Scientifically, it turns out that maybe you are right !

Studies have shown that mosquitoes land on those of the O blood group more often, almost twice as many as those of the A blood group.

And according to their genes, around 85% of people secrete a chemical signal that indicates which blood group they belong to.

And according to the researchers, mosquitoes seem to favor these people and tend not to bite the remaining 15% that keep their blood type "secret."

So sometimes the world is unfair: yes, mosquitoes prefer you to others!

Your turn...

Have you tried these grandma's remedies for mosquito bites? Tell us in the comments if it was effective. We can't wait to hear from you!

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