ESSENTIAL OILS

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ITCHING

Here are my best essential oil recommendations for itchy skin;

Peppermint Oil

It’s packed with calming properties that can cool down itchy skin caused by liver infections, hives, bug bites, or kidney problems. For quick, effective results, I advise you to apply peppermint oil on damp or hydrated skin.

Lavender oil

One of my favorite products for reducing and calming itchiness on the skin. The lavender essential oil contains antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties that reduce itchiness, pain, or swelling, from ringworm, jock sting, and bug bites. The sweet floral scent of lavender can also have a calming effect on the brain and skin.

 Chamomile

Chamomile’s quintessential oil can be applied topically to soothe itchy skin. The anti-inflammatory, relaxing, and cooling effects can greatly alleviate itchy conditions triggered by dry skin, eczema, rashes, or hemorrhoids.

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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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