Archive for the ‘Itchy skin’ Category


Jun
18

Let’s face it, getting bit by mosquitoes and putting up with the itchy welts is a pain.
There’s plenty of commercial insect repellants and sprays that can help make you unappealing to pesky mosquitoes. But if you’re caught unprepared and don’t have any on hand, here’s an equally effective method using Vicks VapoRub.
How to use […]

Jun
16

Baking soda is great for a number of things, including relieving itchy skin from insect bites or a rash from cosmetics and other irritants.
Why it works: Your skin feels itchy from insect bites because of the insect’s acidic sting/venom. As baking soda is alkaline, it quickly neutralises the acid, thus soothing the itch. Baking […]