While most skin allergies clear up on their own with time, the
itching, burning and irritation they cause is annoying, and the scratching
often leads to a secondary infection, so here are few natural remedies to help
you get rid of allergic rashes and treat the related symptoms.
#1. Wash the affected area with chamomile or green tea
The chamomile herb has anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent the release of histamine, the chemical that causes itching, swelling, and redness. On the downside, chamomile can produce its own allergic reaction, so you’ll first want to test a small amount on an isolated area such as your forearm.
You can also opt for green tea. While it doesn’t boast the
anti-histamine properties of chamomile, green tea does have antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties to relieve itching and reduce infections.
How to do
it: Submerge a tea bag in water for about 3 minutes. Wring out excess
water and place bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to cool. Place
bag directly on affected area.
#2. Take an oatmeal bath
Oatmeal is one of the best body rash
treatments due to its calming and soothing properties.
How to do it: Place a handful of rolled oats in a blender or food grinder. Add
the powder in a warm (not hot) bath and soak in the solution for at least 20
minutes.
#3. Use a banana peel
#3. Use a banana peel
The antioxidants and potassium in banana peels can help reduce
inflammation and irritation associated with skin allergies.
How to do it: This one couldn’t be simpler. Just peel the banana and place the
inside of the peel against your skin.
#4. Apply a mixture of cod liver oil and vitamin E
Oil from the liver of the codfish contains large amounts of Vitamins A, D and omega-3 fatty acids. Vitamin E has strong antioxidant properties that are effective in treating skin inflammation. When combined, these nutrients can provide relief to dryness, swelling and itchiness related to skin allergy rashes.
How to do
it: Combine cod liver oil and vitamin E gel into a mixture, then rub this mixture
directly on your skin rash using cotton balls.
#5. Try poppy and lime
In tropical counties, poppy seeds are
often used to treat dry, itchy skin because of their high linoleic acid
content.
Ground to a paste with lime juice, poppy seeds are an effective remedy
for the dry itch.
How
to do it: Crush one tablespoon of poppy seeds, mix with one teaspoon of
water and one teaspoon of lime juice and apply to affected area.
#6. Treat infected skin with tea tree
oil
Tea tree oil has strong antiseptic properties that work wonders on
skin rashes, infections and related swelling. Keep in mind that tea tree oil
has potent medicinal qualities and may not agree with everyone’s skin. If you
have very sensitive skin, be sure to spot-test before generally applying tea
tree oil.
How to do it: Apply the oil directly to the affected area with a piece of
natural cotton, several times a day.
