I am the man who is constantly bitten by mosquitoes, leaving the rest of the group alone. I'm also the man who doesn't have time to change soothing creams for the bite. Who forgets them when they are needed. Thanks to all these unfortunate circumstances, I've been forced to discover some easy and quick natural solutions for bites.
If you do not have a pharmaceutical product available at the time of the bite or if you prefer natural materials, there are some... drugs. They will relieve you from the annoying itching and irritation quickly and easily. But because the prevention is always better than treatment, it's good to have taken measures in advance for mosquito-free nights.
Baking soda
A teaspoon of baking soda mixed in a little water will form a kind of ointment. Apply it directly to the skin irritated by the bite, for about 10 minutes. The itching will diminish.
Tea bag
A teabag can reduce the swelling caused by a mosquito bite and reduce the itching. Dip the sachet in hot water and then leave it in the fridge or freezer until it cools. It's ready to use!
Vinegar
An old and well-known remedy, which immediately relieves itching. Thanks to the acid it contains, it is also suitable for the most painful stings, such as that of the wasp.
Aloe
Its soothing effect on bites is well known. If you have a pot of aloe on the porch, cut a leaf of aloe and carefully «open» it. Apply the jelly it contains directly to the sting area. It will cool you down and relieve the itching immediately.
Tomato
Every home has tomatoes in the fridge in the summer. Place a few tomato peels on the bite spots for 3-4 minutes. The itching will be dramatically reduced.
Aspirin
Aspirin is ideal for the swelling caused by the bite and the itching that accompanies it. Dissolve one tablet in a teaspoon of water and apply the mixture to the irritated skin. Leave it on for 2-3 minutes and rinse with cool water. Repeat after 4-5 hours. Do not use this preparation on children.
Ice
Even if you have all of the above at the time of the bite, ice has one big advantage: It requires no preparation and can be applied immediately. If you put an ice cube on the area immediately after the bite, you instantly reduce the chance of swelling and greater irritation. You can then choose another natural or medicinal solution. Ice is what we would call «first aid for every sting»!
Mixture of oils
If you have almond oil and lavender essential oil at home, you can make an effective soother for bites. A few drops of lavender in a tablespoon of almond oil will do the trick. Avoid using the oil on the areas near the eyes.
