How to Make a Natural Anti-Itch Cream
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. oatmeal
- 2 tbsp. milk
- Spoon
- Food processor (optional)
- Gauze strips
- Medical tape
- Towel
- 2 aspirin
- Mortar and pestle
Instructions
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Oatmeal is known for its skin-soothing properties and itch relief. Combine 1 tbsp. baking soda with 1 tbsp. oatmeal and 2 tbsp. milk in a bowl. Stir the three ingredients to make an anti-itch paste.
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Reduce the milk to 1 tbsp. and run all three ingredients through your food processor for a creamier paste.
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Smear the cream onto the affected areas. For severe itch, spread the cream onto gauze strips and wrap the affected area with the strips. Secure the gauze strips with a bit of medical tape.
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Leave the oatmeal cream on your skin until it feels soothed. Wash off with warm water and pat your skin dry.
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Soothe itchy skin with an aspirin paste. Treat remaining itchiness by crushing two aspirins in a mortar and pestle. Add enough water to make a thick paste. Spread the aspirin paste on your skin and allow it to dry there.
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