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Mosquitoes are everywhere and there’s no escape. However, you can easily get rid of the itchiness and irritation caused by these pesky insects using home remedies.
1. Aloe Vera
What You Will Need?
- One aloe vera leaf
- Spoon or knife to cut open and extract the gel
What To Do?
- Cut the outer layer of the aloe leaf and scoop out the gel to a container.
- Refrigerate the fresh aloe vera gel for 10 minutes.
- Apply the gel to the affected area.
Useful Tip: If you do not have fresh aloe vera leaf, you can also use store-bought aloe vera gel. Just make sure it has no added ingredients.
Why This Works?
Aloe vera is a miracle gel. It is a proved antiseptic. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which can be used to treat small minor wounds and burns on the skin. Cold aloe vera heals the mosquito bite and with its soothing properties. It is also very helpful in reducing itchiness, redness and swelling on the skin.
Also Read : 9 Benefits of Aloe Vera (Infographic)
2. Tea Tree Oil
What You Will Need?
- 1 tsp. of pure coconut oil
- 3 – 4 drops tea tree essential oil
- Cotton ball
What To Do?
- Add 3 to 4 drops of tea tree essential oil to 1 tsp. of pure coconut oil.
- Mix it well and apply it to the affected area with the help of a cotton ball.
How Often To Do?
Apply this to the mosquito bite several times a day or until you feel relieved.
Why This Works?
Tea tree oil has lots of amazing benefits. It has anti-inflammatory properties, antibacterial properties and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil is one of the best home treatment for mosquito bites. It can soothe irritated skin and heal it. It not only effective in healing mosquito bites but is also a natural insect repellent.
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- Works on ACNE, SCARS & PIGMENTATION due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Application in treating SKIN, NAIL & TOE INFECTIONS
- Great for HAIR. Fights against DANDRUFF with its antifungal properties
- Diffuse for fresh & CLEAN HOME
3. Basil
What You Will Need?
- 3 to 4 basil leaves
What To Do?
- Crush 3 – 4 basil leaves roughly.
- Rub the crushed leaves on the mosquito bite.
Useful Tip: You can also use basil oil along with a carrier oil for natural mosquito bite relief.
How Often To Do?
Do this several times a day for best results.
Why This Works?
Basil contains camphor and thymol which are responsible for its antimicrobial properties. Basil is also a cooling agent. Basil reduces the swelling, redness and itchiness caused by the insect bite. It also prevents further infection.
4. Witch Hazel
What You Will Need?
- 3 to 4 drops of witch hazel essential oil
- 2 tsp. of olive oil
- Cotton ball or pad
What To Do?
- Add 3 – 4 drops of witch hazel essential oil to 2 tsp. of olive oil.
- Mix them well and apply to the mosquito bite with the help of a cotton ball or pad.
How often to do?
Apply this witch hazel mixture several times a day for best results.
Why This Works?
Witch hazel is known for its antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Witch hazel is a very good remedy as it can prevent the bite from further infections. It is also an astringent which helps to reduce the inflammation and redness caused by the mosquito bite.
5. Salt
What You Will Need?
- 2 tsp. of common salt
- A few drops of water
What To Do?
- Add a few drops of water to 2 tsp. of salt and make a paste.
- Apply the salt paste on the affected area.
How Often To Do?
Apply this salt-water paste to the mosquito bite 2 – 3 times a day or until you feel relieved.
Why This Works?
Common salt has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It prevents the insect bite from further infections. It also acts as a detoxifier and neutralizes the insect bite. It calms the irritated skin and reduces swelling and itchiness.
6. Ice Pack
What You Will Need?
- 5 – 6 ice cubes
- An ice bag or Ziploc bags
What To Do?
- Take a few ice cubes and keep them inside an ice bag or a thin towel. (If you are using a Ziploc, you need to use two Ziploc bags)
- Apply this cold compress to the affected area for 10 minutes.
Useful Tip: If you do not have ice, fill a Ziploc bag with corn syrup and refrigerate it. Frozen peas work too.
How Often To Do?
Apply an ice pack to the mosquito bite twice a day for best results.
Why This Works?
An ice pack is one of the easiest and cost-effective home treatment for a mosquito bite. Ice soothes the skin and gives you instant relief. It also reduces redness and inflammation.
7. Honey
What You Will Need?
- A few drops of pure honey
- Cotton balls
What To Do?
- Take a few drops of honey on a cotton ball.
- Gently apply it to the mosquito bite.
How Often To Do?
Apply honey to the mosquito bite several times a day for best results.
Why This Works?
Honey is a well-known remedy for treating burns and other skin infections. It also has antibacterial and analgesic properties. Because of these properties, honey can reduce redness and swelling and soothe irritated skin. It also prevents the bite from further infections and heals it.
8. Eucalyptus (Nilgiri) Oil
What You Will Need?
- 3 – 4 drops of eucalyptus oil
- 2 tsp. of pure coconut oil or olive oil
- Cotton ball or pad
What To Do?
- Add about 3 to 4 drops of eucalyptus (Nilgiri) oil to 2 tsp. of pure coconut oil or olive oil.
- Mix them together and apply to the mosquito bite with the help of a cotton ball or pad.
How Often To Do?
Apply this mixture to the mosquito bite 5 to 6 times a day for best results.
Why This Works?
Eucalyptus oil is an excellent insect repellent. It is also one of the best home remedies to treat insect bites. It has antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is very effective in reducing swelling, redness and itchiness.
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- Antispasmodic and relieves STRAINED MUSCLES.
9. Oatmeal
What You Will Need?
- 1 tbsp. powdered of oatmeal
- 2 tsp. of honey
- Water as required
What To Do?
- Take about 1 tbsp. of powdered oatmeal in a mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tsp. of honey to it and mix it well.
- Add water to the oatmeal honey mixture and form a paste.
- Apply this paste on the mosquito bite and keep it for 10 – 25 minutes.
- Wash with cold water.
Useful Tip: You can also take an oatmeal bath by adding 1 cup of oatmeal to the bathtub to treat mosquito bites.
How Often To Do?
You can apply this mixture to mosquito bite 4 to 5 times a day.
Why This Works?
Oatmeal is an excellent home remedy for treating mosquito bites. It reduces irritation and itchiness of the bite and heals it.
10. Onion
What You Will Need?
- One half of an onion
What To Do?
- Cut a raw onion in half.
- Rub the onion directly on the sting or insect bite.
How Often To Do?
Rub the onion on the mosquito bite 5 – 6 times a day for best results.
Why This Works?
Onion has been known and used for its medicinal properties since ancient times. Onion can also be used as a natural mosquito bite relief. Onion has anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce the swelling and redness and soothes the skin. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which prevent infections from the bite.
How To Prevent Mosquito Bites Naturally?
We now know some home remedies that can help you treat mosquitoes bites. But isn’t prevention better than cure? Let us now discuss some natural remedies to prevent mosquito bites.
Also Read : 15 Best Natural Insect Repellents and Its Benefits
1. Garlic
The pungent smell of garlic acts as a natural insect repellent. Rubbing garlic on the skin will keep the mosquitoes away.
2. Wearing Light Colour Clothes
Mosquitoes are more attracted to darker colours as they contrast with the horizon. Wearing light colours can help you prevent mosquito bites.
3. Neem Oil
Neem is a well known natural pesticide and insecticide. Rubbing neem oil on the skin protects you from mosquito bites and is safe.
4. Avoid Perfumes
Several floral scents are known to attract mosquitoes. It is better to avoid floral perfumes to prevent mosquito bites.
5. Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus oil was found to be very effective as a mosquito and insect repellent. Rubbing some eucalyptus oil can protect you from those pesky mosquitoes.
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