Homemade Anti-Itch Cream (Natural Bug Bite Relief)
Need relief from itching? This homemade anti-itch cream is made with natural, skin-loving ingredients to soothe bug bites and calm irritated skin. It's a gentle yet effective way to find comfort and nourish your skin.
Equipment
- saucepan or double boiler
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons beeswax, you can use pellets or bars
- 2 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 10 drops chamomile essential oil
- 5 drops tea tree essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Melt beeswax, cocoa butter, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once all the ingredients are melted together, remove from the heat, add essential oils, and mix well. Work quickly since the mixture will begin to harden after being removed from the heat.
- With a small funnel, pipette, or old medicine dropper, fill the lip balm containers with the mixture.
- Let the tubes sit at room temperature for a few hours until cooled and completely hardened before capping. Apply directly to bug bites.
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Notes
- If you don't have all of the oils listed, feel free to substitute any of them or use just one oil, up to 20 drops, to make this cream. If you choose a mint oil, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
- Do not apply to broken skin.
- Before using this product, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure you don’t have any skin reactions. If you have sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to check with your doctor before trying new products.
- Old lip balm tubes work great for this project! Plus, it’s an excellent way to reuse them and reduce waste.
- You can also melt the oils and beeswax using a double boiler. If you choose to use a saucepan like I do, just keep an eye on it and stir frequently to prevent burning.
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