3 Natural Remedies for Itchy Bug Bites

Face it, today’s bugs are NOT yesterday’s bugs. Their bites aren’t either – it’s as if they are rolling up your sleeves just to bite you. And the itch – ugh. But you can do something about it. Save your money and your sanity with these in-house treatments for the itch, pain, and burn from those brazen insects this summer. Baking soda salve Baking soda has a myriad of uses, and bug bite relief is one of them. You don’t need much – just one tablespoon of baking soda mixed with water creates a paste you’ll apply to the bite area. Leave the salve on for ten minutes, then wash away. Repeat applying the baking soda salve to the affected area as needed, but if it becomes more irritated, stopping use is recommended. Oatmeal salve Your household oatmeal has more uses than just a healthy breakfast food. Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and dermatological benefits as well. Similar to the baking soda mixture, combine equal parts oatmeal and water to create a paste and apply to the affected area for ten minutes before washing off. Again, apply as much and as often as necessary for relief. But if your skin starts to...