Essential Oils for Insect & Bug Bites

Oh, Do I need Essential Oils for Insect & Bug Bites!!  Holy Cow,  You’d think I was wearing a sign that said bite this person!  I am a magnet for mosquitos and biting flies!   If you are like me,  I welt up for days and the itch is awful.   I go through Cortisone cream like crazy.

But now, the stinging and burning, itching, and redness around the area where you were bit can be helped!!  If you use essential oils on the bite, it can help relieve many of these symptoms and speed up the healing process. Try out some of these oils for your insect or bug bites.

Lavender

You already know that lavender essential oil is ideal for relaxation, but did you know it can be really effective with bug and insect bites as well? If you have a spot on your body that is extremely itchy and starts to burn after scratching it, it is very likely a bug bite of some kind. Keep in mind not all insect bites will make themselves known right away. When you have an itch, try mixing lavender oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba or coconut oil, then apply it to the bite. Do this for all bites and itchy spots, and you should find some relief within a few days.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is an essential oil that many people are surprised by. It has benefits for your physical and mental state, helping with things like anxiety and skin conditions.  I know I needs calming when I’m frantic to itch! It also happens to be an excellent choice when you have burns, cuts and scrapes, or various types of bug bites. It will soothe the bite so that the itching and burning isn’t quite as severe, which is really all you can ask for when you have a bug bite that is bothering you. You might also be able to apply it to your skin with a carrier oil before going outside to repel certain insects.

Tea Tree Oil

One of the best essential oils for your skin is tea tree oil. Many people use this oil for extra moisture and to help get rid of scars. It also happens to work very well when you have a bug or insect bite. Tea tree oil is good for boosting your immune system, which can help reduce the overall effect of being bitten by certain types of bugs.  We use it in Florida when we stay at the Keys.  You want to make sure you use a carrier oil or dilute it with water, but it is good to bring with you on hiking or camping trips just in case you get a bite.

Basil and Thyme

Herbal essential oils like basil and thyme are both great for insect and bug bites. Basil essential oil is an anti-inflammatory oil, so it can help reduce the irritation and swelling around your bug bites. This further helps to help soothe the bite. You might also want to try using thyme essential oil, which reduces infection of your bug bite if the skin opens.  Plus the smell alone of Basil & Thyme is so fragrant.

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