A natural ingredient that can be used for insect bites
The best part about this ingredient is that most people already have it in their homes...
Summer brings an abundance of insects, many of which can bite, causing annoyance and pain.
Mosquito bites can irritate both adults and children, often leading to open wounds when scratched too much. This situation can be particularly challenging for parents of young children, as babies become fussy due to the itchiness they experience.
One mother shared a natural remedy she uses to treat mosquito and insect bites, and you might already have this ingredient in your kitchen.
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Many parents rely on store-bought products that claim to help protect their kids against insect and mosquito bites, but these solutions rarely work 100% of the time.
As a result, children often end up getting bitten, and the consequences can be harsh. Not only can these bites cause irritation and inflammation, but they may also lead to allergies and, in some cases, even fever.
This mom's secret ingredient is banana peels.
"Banana peels can help with mosquito bites because they contain natural oils, antihistamines, and sugars that can soothe the itch, redness, and swelling from a mosquito bite!" (Instagram)
To use this remedy, simply rub the inside of a banana peel on the bite.
According to the post, banana peels work because of their natural oils and antihistamines, which can "help relieve the itchiness caused by the mosquito’s saliva. The sugars in the peel can also help soothe the bite."
The mother also mentioned that banana peels can help with other skin conditions, such as rashes, poison ivy, and psoriasis.
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