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My sisters and I are extremely sensitive to bug bites. It doesn't matter the type, any bite instantly becomes an angry, dime-sized welt whether we scratch or not. Over the years we've collectively used numerous hydrocortisone and steroidal creams in an attempt to soothe the itch of mosquito, horsefly and bee stings.
In yesterday's video from Dr. Neal Shultz, mentholated products are mentioned as a way to help ease itching via a cooling sensation. (Alternately you can use ice to ease the itch of bites and stings.) Since it's messy to carry around ice cubes, we've come up with the following roll-on application containing cooling menthol.
You Will Need:
1 ml (1/5 tsp) Peppermint Essential Oil
1 ml (1/5 tsp) Polysorbate 20
Add liquid ingredients to powdered ingredients in a sterile glass mixing container. Buzz with an immersion blender reserved for formulating until thoroughly combined. Use a pipette or a steady hand to transfer the blend to glass roll on bottles.
To Use: Apply with roll on directly to affected area as needed. The use of too much menthol may cause irritation.
Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com
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