Get Rid of Itchy Mosquito Bites With Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice
Summer heat means swimming, barbecuing and camping, but mosquitoes too. If itchy mosquito bites are driving you crazy, a little lemon or lime juice can help get rid of it.
There is no shortage of home remedies for mosquito bites; from hot spoons to scotch tape, nail polish and even Vick’s VapoRub .Amanda Sims , design and home editor at Food52, got tired of reaching for cortisone cream every time she bit, so she decided to try another classic tip: lime juice. The citric acid found in limes and lemons helps relieve itching, but it also has mild antibacterial properties. The trick is that you need to apply the juice early before you scratch. If you scratch the bite and then apply the juice, you will still forget about the itching, but only because it tingles. For the same reasons, it is best to apply a bite that is not on the burned area of the skin, and you should definitely avoid sunlight after applying the juice (otherwise blisters may develop on it). Which method do you prefer for itchy insect bites?
Update: Added that you should avoid direct sunlight after applying lime or lemon juice to avoid severe sunburn.
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