Itching is very difficult to resist for most people.
Scratching an itchy spot gives relief other than anything. But this relief is
for small amount of time and soon and if you rough more there is a chance to
break down the skin. Itching is body's defense mechanisms against unpleasant
stimuli, but at the same time if you do it as a habit it gives more discomfort.
Below explains some natural remedies to relieve the itching.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is considered as good for itchy skin due to dryness, insects or any other skin problems. coconut oil is considered as best for natural skin care. You can use
it by rub a little coconut oil into the affected area directly. During winter
it may cause the entire skin itch it is better to apply the coconut oil up and
down after washing the body. Coconut is a solution for mouth ulcers too.
Lemon
Lemon is very good to use against itchy skin as it contains
Vitamin C and has bleaching properties. Lemon contains volatile oil which has
the ability to work against inflammation. Cut a lemon in two pieces and squeeze
out a little juice over the itchy area. Allow this to dry by air and it gives
some relief.
Baking Soda
Small skin areas having itch can be stopped using baking
soda. For that make a paste of water and baking soda containing one part is
water and three is baking soda. Apply this paste to the itchy skin area. Don’t
use this method if the skin is broken. When itch is spread all over the body
adds a cup of baking soda into a tub full of lukewarm water and soak in it for
half an hour; then dry in air.
Tulsi
Thymol, eugenol and camphor rich tulsi leaves reduce
irritation of skin due to itch. For that rub few tulsi leaves over the itchy
area after washing. Otherwise boil few leaves to prepare a tea in a covered
utensil. Dip a cotton cloth into the tea
and apply to the itchy skin.
Aloe Vera
The moisturizing action of aloe vera makes it more effective
for skin smoothening agent. When rub the gel of aloe vera over itchy spot of
the skin can help to reduce the irritation in that area which leads to quick
relief from itching. Cut a leaf lengthwise by cutting it from the plant using a
knife and apply a little of the jelly-like substance got while cutting the leaf
and leave it on for a few minutes.
