Anti-itching solution for hives

Natural home remedies: Bug bites, hives and itching

From pesky mosquitoes to poison ivy, spending time in the great outdoors can wreak havoc on your skin. But before you spend a fortune at the pharmacy, try one of these natural home remedies for bug bites, hives and itching

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Anti-itching solution for hives

You can buy pricey salves at the drugstore to tame the itching of hives, but this easy, pennies-a-pop solution is just as effective.

Ingredients:
• 20-30 drops lavender essential oil
• Bowl cold water

Directions:
1. Stir the lavender essential oil into the bowl of cold water.
2. Dip a cloth into the liquid and apply directly to the hives to reduce inflammation.