
It’s also plant-based and cruelty-free and it comes in so many different varieties.

It can help to take the sting out of cuts and scrapes, the burn out of chafing, and the itch out of bug bites. This First Aid balm is packed with soothing ingredients, like calendula, comfrey, and yarrow. It went to work quickly, neutralizing the itchiness and giving me some reprieve. Right on the package of this stuff, it mentions that it can help with bug bites, so I decided to give it a try. After spending some time outside with a less than complete coverage of bug spray, I came home with a large bite on my elbow that was taking everything in my power not to scratch. Originally, my boyfriend dug through the samples I was sent for something to help with his summertime eczema, exacerbated by not using gloves while doing laundry in our bath tub. But this green goo helps me immediately remedy the need to scratch. Most times, you’re still stuck dealing with the aftermath of itchiness.
Bug spray can only do so much to prevent being bit, but it really only works if you’re thorough and diligent. I’m not one who gets bit often, but when I do, it’s always in the most inconvenient place (elbow, back of the knee, ankle). These tiny, ugly, flying nuisances bring disease and annoyance to every population and are the bane of everyone’s existence come summer. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.įact: No one likes mosquitoes.
