6 Home Remedies for Itchy Skin

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Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal can also help relieve itching. It contains antioxidant compounds known as avenanthramides, which have great anti-irritating and soothing effects.

If you don't have colloidal oatmeal, use unprocessed oat flour or whole oats, which you can grind yourself using a coffee grinder or a food processor. Remember that the less processed the oats are, the more avenanthramides they have.

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Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal can also help relieve itching. It contains antioxidant compounds known as avenanthramides, which have great anti-irritating and soothing effects.

If you don't have colloidal oatmeal, use unprocessed oat flour or whole oats, which you can grind yourself using a coffee grinder or a food processor. Remember that the less processed the oats are, the more avenanthramides they have.

• Add 1 to 2 cups of uncooked and unprocessed oat flour or oatmeal to a tub filled with warm water. Never use hot water, for it may further irritate your skin. Immerse yourself inside for 1 hour to relieve itchy and irritated skin.
• Combine unprocessed oat flour with water and mix well to form a smooth paste. Apply this mixture over the itchy skin area, cover with a cloth and let stay for 20 to 30 minutes.

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