Take the sting out of insect bites with
these natural products
Treat bee stings
Neal’s Yard Remedies Calendula Cream, $ 10
With its soothing qualities, calendula
takes the pain out of a sting. ‘If a bee leaves its sting in your skin, scrape
it out with a credit card then apply cream,’ says Boots pharmacist Angela
Chalmers.
Neal’s
Yard Remedies Calendula Cream
Cool gnat bites
Alva Rhassoul Repair Spray, $ 18.5
‘Scratching itchy skin increases the blood
flow and disperses the venom even more,’ says Angela, ‘Soothe it with this
fast-acting spray.’ It will calm your body’s allergic reaction and promote
healing.
Alva
Rhassoul Repair Spray
Calm mosquito bites
Pukka Neem and Sesame Oil, $ 20
This anti-inflammatory soothes, and the
bitter taste repels mozzies – minimizing repeat attacks, plus, the sesame oil
is a mild sun filter, ideal for late evenings. A suitcase essential.
Pukka
Neem and Sesame Oil
Soothe wasp stings
Essential Care Organic First Aid Lotion, $
19.3
‘This is packed with lavender essential
oil, a natural antiseptic for inflamed skin,’ says Angela. It also contains
cooling aloe vera to take the heat out of the area, and calming essential oils
to banish the blotch.
Essential
Care Organic First Aid Lotion
Deter insects
Avon Skin So Soft Dry Oil Body Spray, $ 8
It’s not technically an insect repellant;
but this body oil has received the Royal Marine stamp of approval for its
midge-repelling powers, as biters can’t stand its oily base and citron scent.
Avon
Skin So Soft Dry Oil Body Spray