Soothing gel for insect bites

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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Soothing gel for insect bites

Once you’ve been bitten, you need something to soothe the itch. This easy, inexpensive mixture will do it.

Ingredients:
• 10-20 drops of a combination of lavender, tea tree, chamomile, cedarwood, and/or eucalyptus essential oils
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or chamomile or calendula cream

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix essential oils into the gel or cream.
2. Smooth over itchy/painful area. If you make more than you need, you can store the mixture in a clean jar in a cool, dark place for a week.