No, its not a new romanceitsitchy skin.
Luckily, there are some essential oils that can potentially help with itchiness.
Jason Donahue is a former pharmacist whos now the founder of The Herbal Zen.
Viktoryia Kazlouskaya is a board-certified dermatologist working at the University of Pittsburgh.
Its also a knownanti-inflammatory and helps soothe redness, too.
Enrizza P. Factor,a Clinical Dermatologist and researcher.
Barbara Close is a certified herbalist, esthetician and aromatherapist, and the founder of Naturopathica.
It can also help soothe itchy bug bites and moisturize dry skin.
Too much peppermint can cause more irritation but just the right amount can work wonders, he says.
Copaiba $9.00
Copaiba oil comes from copaiba trees found in South America.
What should I look for when buying essential oils?
Repeat after me: quality, quality, quality.
Not all on the longlong list of essential oilsare created equal, Close says.
Looking for the certified organic label is always a helpful indicator of quality.
And look at the color of the bottle.
One more thing: Does the price tag seem too good to be true?
Barbara Close is a certified herbalist, esthetician and aromatherapist, and the founder of Naturopathica.
Then it probably is.
So treat that $2 bottle of tea tree oil with a hefty dose of side-eye.
Anything I should know before applying?
Essential oils are potentand potentially couldcause irritation or allergic reactions in some people.
(The last thing you want when youre already itchy!)
You should also do a skin test before using any new essential oil.
Swab a small diluted amount on the inside of your arm and see how your skin reacts.
Calm, clear skin is in your future!
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