Healing oil bath

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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Healing oil bath

Dry, irritated skin is the greatest culprit with either eczema or dermatitis. Store shelves are stocked with dozens of creams and lotions, but the natural way is less expensive.

Ingredients:
• 6-8 drops pine, geranium, or lavender essential oils

Directions:
1. Add essential oil to a hot bath. Swirl to disperse the oil, then get in and soak for about 10 minutes.
2. Carefully get out of the bath (it will be slippery) and massage in any oil still left on the skin. Don’t take this bath more than once every 24 hours.