Homemade Bug Bite Anti Itch Stick
Ok, friends! 聽Summer is in full swing and for many of us, me included are fighting off the beasties! Bugs, that is. I swear I am away finding itchy bites on my feet and ankles (that reminds me of them time I stayed at a literal flea bag hotel in the ghetto in Puerto Rico and my feet and ankles were COVERED with nasty bed bug bits, holy itch! Anyways, that’s another post for another day.) or on my baby, which is never a good situation!
So, here is my solution and it has been fantastic! 聽We use essential oils for nearly everything (like homemade sunscreen)聽in our house and this dilemma is no exception.
This blend seriously works! 聽My little brother is fiercely allergic to mosquitoes and when he gets bite, he seriously swells up huge. 聽Like, his arm has tripled in size before! 聽This homemade bug bite anti itch stick recipe helps reduce the madness in a big way. 聽He is not afraid to go camping anymore. 聽Lavender is a natural anti-histamine, so when you apply to a inflammatory bug bites it help counter act the itch. 聽Peppermint 聽helps reduce inflammation and feels nice and cooling when it seems to be really red and “hot.” Lemon is also anti-inflammatory and helps reduce the pain and discomfit.
Here’s what you need-
- Empty roller bottle (available at many health food stores)
- Lavender essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil
- Carrier oil (Extra virgin olive oil or fractionated coconut oil)
Add 10 drops of each oil to the roller bottle, fill the remainer of the roller with a carrier oil, mix and enjoy!
Tell us what you think! Make it and let us know how it works for you!
Thanks for posting this! I am COVERED in bug bites, that is what I get for spray painting outside so much I guess! I’ll definitely give this a try.
Congrats Janel!!! Your fabulous anti-itch stick is being featured this week at WONDERFULLY CREATIVE WEDNESDAYS!!!!! WE love it xo Nic
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I need this! Thanks for sharing. Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
I cant wait to go get the stuff to try this out! I always get nervous using the store bought brands on my daughter because of all the harmful chemicals and unnatural ingredients in it! Thanks for sharing this!!
Jess
I have all three of those, I didn’t know you can get roller balls at stores and make an anti itch stick. I am excited.
Very awesome! I also add Melaleuca… seems to help…. 馃檪
xox, Crystelle
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This is awesome! I need it so bad right now, too. Our apartment windows don’t have screens, and I’m just a hot mess of bug bites;) Running to the store ASAP!
I am always looking for natural treatments for my kids! Love this.. I pinned for later!
This looks awesome to give a try, a great natural way and remedy. Love stuff like this that I can make myself.