How to Make Soothing Insect Bite Cream

Instead of applying chemical laden ointments to that insect bite, mix up a batch of natural, soothing insect bite cream. It will relieve the itch, and you won't have to worry about introducing toxins into your body or environment.

Things You'll Need

• Double boiler
• 1 tbsp. beeswax pellets
• 1/2 tbsp. jojoba oil
• 1 tbsp. avocado oil
• 2 tbsp. Shea butter
• Hand mixer
• 3 (400 IU) vitamin E capsules
• 1 tbsp. ground oatmeal
• 20 to 30 drops calendula oil
• Small glass jar

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Instructions

• 1

  Combine 1 tbsp. of beeswax pellets, 1/2 tbsp. of jojoba oil, 1/2 tbsp. of avocado oil and 2 tbsp. of Shea butter into the top of a double boiler. Warm slowly on low heat. Stir continually until the wax melts into the oils.

• 2

  Remove the top of the double boiler and whip the ingredients with a hand mixer. As the mixture cools and thickens, continue mixing while you add the contents of 3 (400 IU) vitamin E capsules and 1 tbsp. of ground oatmeal.

• 3

  Add 20 to 30 drops of calendula oil and mix until the cream is smooth. Pour the contents into a small glass jar with a tight fitting lid and allow the cream to cool completely before sealing the lid.

• 4

  Store the cream in a cool, dark location or in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.