Itchy skin is very annoying, and the constant scratching can lead to infection. Read these tips and you will learn, how to soothe itchy skin home remedies.
1. Itchy skin is very frustrating and annoying. It is important, to avoid scratching itchy skin, otherwise it can lead to the development of the infection. A hot bath and shower will only worsen the symptoms. Bathing in lukewarm water, so you can cool your skin and reduce itching. Lie down in the tub and fill it with very warm or lukewarm water.
2. There are many natural ingredients, which can be added to lukewarm bath, to relieve the itchy skin and help, to cure them. You can add ingredients individually or combine several at once. Milk has soothing properties and contains amino acids which are beneficial for itchy skin. Bath, you can add a can of condensed milk and then for at least 20 Bathe for minutes. You can also combine the condensed milk with 2 Cups of oatmeal and add them in the bath or each of these components separately.
3. If you're not handy for condensed milk or oatmeal, add lukewarm bath baking soda or cornstarch. It will bring instant relief. Prepare about 1/2 Mix a cup of baking soda or cornstarch and fill the tub with lukewarm water. Enter the bath and soak for at least 20 Minutes.
4. After a bath, rinse the body in a cool shower. Make sure, the water is not too hot. Otherwise the skin will start to itch again. Don't scrub your body, gently rinse it off with lukewarm or cold water.
5. After cooling, itchy skin should go away completely. Get out of the tub, and wait, until the skin automatically dry air or dry it gently applying a towel. If you have sensitive skin, Choose a towel washed without the use of harsh detergents and make sure, that you are not allergic to applied powder or liquid fabric softener. Never rub the skin vigorously after a bath.