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I’m a skin expert – soothe mosquito bites in minutes with 7 hacks using things you’ll already have at home

Roisin Chapman

Published: 16:29, 14 Jun 2022

MOSQUITO bites are the unwanted party favors of fun summer nights.

There's nothing worse than resisting the urge to itch these irritating bumps, but there are easy solutions.

Mosquito bites can be painful and itchy until applying relief — Mosquito bites can be painful and itchy until applying reliefCredit: Getty - Contributor

Aloe vera has natural healing properties which soothe irritated skin — Aloe vera has natural healing properties which soothe irritated skinCredit: Getty

To soothe the pain and reduce swelling and redness, .

ALOE VERA

Firstly, and probably the most well-known home remedy, is aloe vera.

This magical plant has healing properties that soothe everything from mosquito bites to sunburns.

Simply rub chilled aloe extract on to your bite and enjoy relief within seconds.

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TOOTHPASTE

Toothpaste has many qualities beyond cleaning teeth and soothing bug bites is one of them.

This bathroom essential contains menthol which acts as a cooling agent.

Apply a small dollop of toothpaste onto the bite to reduce itchiness.

HONEY

This natural antibiotic has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Honey can help reduce swelling around bites, just be sure not to scratch after applying.

Honey is often used as a natural soother for skin irritation.

SOOTHING OINTMENTS

This one may sound obvious, for example tiger balm is associated with being a cooling agent.

However, vapor rub can be used for more than relieving coughing symptoms.

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It also contains menthol and can be used to soothe mosquito bites.

Both ointments also contain camphor oil which is a natural pain relief.

ICE

This one goes without saying.

Every since we were kids we've been taught to use ice to reduce swelling.

Cooling mosquito bumps can help soothe skin and reduce swelling and itchiness — Cooling mosquito bumps can help soothe skin and reduce swelling and itchinessCredit: Getty

Bump your head? Ice. Twist your ankle? Ice. Mosquito bite? Ice.

Simple yet effective.

BANANA PEEL

Before you go to throw away your peel have a think about the many uses this supposed waste has.

Banana skins contain natural oils which soothe the skin.

Natural oils found in the skin of a banana can help reduce itching — Natural oils found in the skin of a banana can help reduce itchingCredit: Getty

Simply rub your bite with the peel, flesh side down, and feel the urge to itch fade away.

X MARK

Perhaps the most unorthodox of these suggestions, creating an x mark is a popular way of fighting mosquito bites.

The concept is more of a work around than a soothing solution.

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Just lightly trace an "x" across your bite, taking care not to irritate it further.

This mind over matter itching tease can provide temporary relief but the experts only recommend it if none of the above are available to you.