Relationships June 22, 2017
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As everyone is getting beach bod ready and is trying to slip into those teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikinis, we all need to pay attention to something that will definitely bug us this summer.
Literally.
Get ready for the summer because mosquitos are coming out. Their bites are not only itchy and bothersome, they’re also unappealing. Who wants to be seen with a huge red bump on their body during bikini season? Nobody.
So just in case you do find yourself in this slightly unconformable predicament, look no further because mosquito bite relief is here.
Here are some inexpensive, natural remedies to immediately obtain mosquito bite relief.
Apple cider vinegar is great on salads and even better on a mosquito bite. Since apple cider vinegar is not as acidic as other types of vinegar, it helps restore the pH levels on the infected area without torturing you.
The most effective way to use it is by applying a small amount directly on the bump when you first start noticing it. Or, you could even add about two and a half cups of it into a tub filled with hot water.
Don’t soak yourself in this stuff, though. No one likes smelling like a subway sandwich. A little definitely goes a long way.
In need of some peppermint lovin’? Toothpaste is effective for mosquito bite relief because of the ingredient contained in it.
Menthol, the ingredient that keeps your breath fresh, gives off a cooling sensation on your skin. Your brain then picks up the cooling sensation and the strong scent faster than the itchy sensation, thus relieving the itch.
You’re essentially giving your brain a distraction from the agonizing pain from the bite.
Onions may sometimes bring you to tears, but in this case, it’ll also relieve your mosquito bites. Onions are known to reduce swelling by pulling fluids out.
The best way to use this remedy for mosquito bite relief is to start chopping. You may have to shed a couple tears, but freshly cut onion slices with a pinch of salt can be placed directly on the wound for several hours for relief.
Lemonade is another type of mosquito bite remedy. Lemon is more than just a zesty flavor to put on your chicken; freshly squeezed lemon juice contains citric acid to ease the itch. On top of that, it also cleans the bite because it has anti-bacterial properties.
And in honor of Beyoncé… When it comes to mosquito bites, it’s more than okay to get down with that lemonade.
All in all, mosquito bite relief can be obtained in a natural way. Thanks to these ingredients, you won’t have to spend too much money or time trying to figure out how to treat your itch. Focus on your summer beach parties instead!
