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Eight Home Remedies For Itchy Skin
..................................................................................................... Itchy skin is an annoying common problem that we may experience due to many different causes such as allergic reactions, insect bites, eczema, dry skin, sensitive skin and even can e triggered by using certain soaps and detergents. The main thing you should do when you experience itchy skin is try to resist the urge to scratch or pick up on the itchy area, because scratching can further worsen the problem by causing injuries and skin infections, below are presented some of the most effective homeremedies to help you calm down the itchiness and prevent you from scratching your skin. 1- Cold Water And Ice Applications. Your brain receive the coldness sensation by the same nerve fibers as itchiness and for that reason placing ice applications on the itchy area can sooth the itchiness almost immediately, you can either place a few ice cubes in a plastic bag and apply it directly on your itchy area or run some cold water for as long as you can. 2- Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera is a great friend for the skin, it contains vitamin E, anti-inflamatory, antifungal, antibacterial and many other components that helps relieving minor burns, inflammations, infections and itchiness. The best way is just to apply a slice of aloe vera plant directly on the affected area but if you don’t have an aloe vera plant you can use the ready gel that’s available in drugstores. 3- Oatmeal. Oatmeal is another great soother for irritated skin, it contains a lot I of antioxidant components that helps calm down itchiness and nourish the skin. Use colloidal oatmeal for best results but if you don’t have then consider using whole grain oats or