Skincare is very important, as your skin plays an important role in your overall personality. There can be various types of skin problems like dry skin, rashes, red skin, pimples, and skin-itching, etc. Skin Itching or pruritus can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Common causes of itchy skin include insect bites, allergies, stress, or skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Though then fortunately there are many natural and home remedies that are available, which can help you in providing relief. Here we look at five homemade remedies to cure skin itching.
1) APPLYING MENTHOL.
Menthol is an essential oil found in plants in the mint family. It has a cooling effect and can relieve pain and itching. Always dilute this base oil in a carrier oil before applying it to your skin.
2) BAKING SODA.
Baking soda has antifungal properties and is helpful for the treatment of various skin problems, especially the Itching of skin. Make a paste of baking soda in water and directly apply to itchy skin. It’s a very effective homemade remedy.
3) APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.
Apple cider vinegar has been used for thousands of years as a natural antiseptic and wound disinfectant. For itchy skin, it’s been effective as it contains acetic acid. Make a ratio of 1:1 with water and directly apply to the itchy skin.
4) COLLOIDAL OATMEAL.
This is finely ground oatmeal, which is soluble in water. This solution acts as a protective barrier on the skin’s surface to help retain moisture. It helps to relieve dryness and itching.
5) HOMEMADE WET WRAP THERAPY.
Wet wrap therapy is best for itchy skin and it involves applying water-soaked fabric wrap to areas of itchy skin. This wraps, rehydrates and soothes skin which protects itchy skin.
Those were five homemade remedies to cure skin itching.