With summer, insects and their bites are topical again … How can they escape, and once bitten, how to soothe pain and itching? The natural solutions are not lacking, and among them, essential oils, vinegar and alum stone give good results.

In preventive

First, to avoid the inconvenience caused by the bites of mites and insects (mosquitoes, horseflies, bees, wasps, chiggers, ticks, spiders …), it is best to seek protection by covering clothing (long sleeves, trousers), avoid perfume (smells of flowers or fruits attract insects), and for mosquito nets to install windows and do not turn the light on at night if windows are open.

It is also possible to drive away insects, with essential oils. You can use:

- In Transmission: placed in a diffuser, essential oils of citronella Java, geranium, lemon eucalyptus and rosemary camphor to deter mosquitoes … effective solution if you are indoors.

- Under the Skin: diluted to 50% in vegetable oil, the above mentioned EST protect you from insects (including mosquitoes) when you’re outside. Two or three drops of the mixture on the exposed areas (wrists, ankles).

- In the form of bracelet: there are excellent mosquito repellent bracelets, impregnated with essential oils. Not always very aesthetic, it’s true, but with the advantage of a long diffusion length (2 to 3 weeks after overt efficiency of the packaging). Ideal when on vacation in an area infested with mosquitoes, especially if it is an area at risk of malaria.

Curative

To soothe pain and itching caused by insect bites, the application of vinegar is an old recipe that works well.
If you have one on hand, stone alum is also effective, and it also serves to clean the bite.
Essential oils also give good results: fine lavender, lemon (do not expose to the sun then this is photo sensitizing ET), or diluted in oil or St. John’s worth, calendula, essential oils of cinnamon, cloves or basil (attention dermocaustic pure).

Remember that essential oils should not be used in children under 3 years of age or pregnant women or nursing.

Finally, another easy way to soothe the irritation caused by the venom or saliva of the insect: the heat. The venom of most insects (including spiders) is heat labile and heat helps to coagulate and inactivate it. Thus, a flame approached close to the skin (be careful, not too close anyway, do not burn!), or for greater security, a cloth soaked in warm water, usually sufficient to stop the inflammation.

Otherwise, there are also preparations ready herbal and essential oil to use as preventive or curative treatment: spray, roll-on, stick, balm, cream, lotion … The Tearoom Dr. Valnet is also a great classical proven!

It is not pleasant to be with hair oily and sticky after a day or two of shampoo. And natural remedies have you thought? Here are three little recipes for you to choose according to your mood!

Stop the greasy hair: some natural solutions.

- The clay mask: In a hollow container, combine the green clay with water and vinegar in equal quantities, so get a thick paste. Apply to hair and leave on for at least 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water before washing your hair as you’re usual. Of course, the quantity of ingredients depends on your hair – long or short, thin or thick. (Example: 3cas green clay + 4CAC water and vinegar 4CAC).

- The final rinse essential oil to tighten the scales of hair, mix 2 drops of essential oil of thyme or rosemary to 1CAS vinegar or lemon juice that you dilute in one liter of mineral water.

For those who do not have much patience.

- A shampoo with essential oils: add to your shampoo 4 drops of essential oils of orange, lavender or sage. You will feel your scalp toned.

Some basic rules to remember:
- Take care to choose an ultra-gentle shampoo with a neutral pH or specific for oily hair.

- Shampooing does not require breaks. Once well glazed, rinse immediately.

- Just mop and not rub the hair with a towel to dry.
And most importantly, adopt a balanced diet and avoid stress as much as possible!