Natural Remedies for Mosquito Bites

Though summer is winding down the mosquitoes are still out there and are still biting! They won’t be out for that much longer, but don’t let that fool you. Even if you wear bug repellent I bet you will still get bitten. 

Mosquito bites are one of those things that respond very well to natural remedies. There’s really no need to see a doctor unless you are highly allergic. Most people experience itching and a minor amount of swelling, but that’s about all. Here are the natural remedies for mosquito bites that I tend to use.

Aloe Vera

This is my all time favorite remedy for any kind of skin problem. It soothes itching and irritated skin practically with the first application. You can snip the aloe vera gel fresh from the plant or you can buy an ointment. It’s up to you.

Lavender Essential Oil

I love the way lavender smells and I also love the way it soothes my skin. The best way to use this is to either apply it right out of the bottle to the bite area. However, my favorite is to mix a few drops in with my aloe vera gel and apply when needed.

Oatmeal Bath

It helps to have some oatmeal bath products on hand just in case you get more mosquito bites than you can comfortably handle. Just follow the package instructions. If you don’t have the oatmeal bath on hand, just pour one cup of water over one tablespoon oatmeal. Let sit for about twenty minutes. Strain the oats out an apply the liquid to your bite. Or pour the liquid into your bath.

Do you want to try a ready made natural ointment? Wounded Warrior is an all natural product that can help sooth a variety of skin conditions such as poison ivy and mosquito bites.