Skin Care
11 Genius Home Remedies for Bug BitesThis is the ultimate list of tried-and-true and non-traditional home remedies to soothe all types of insect bites |
Bug Bite Remedy No. 8: Basil This herb contains menthol and camphor compounds -- kind of like Vick's VapoRub for your mosquito bites. The cooling sensation will overtake the itching signal your brain is receiving. Just crush basil leaves into a paste and apply them to the bite, covering them with a bandage.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Bug Bite Remedy No. 9: Tea Tree Oil