Whether you're a bug magnet like me, or you're going on a camping trip, you probably need a bug bite remedy on hand to relieve itchy bites. After trying multiple all-natural options, THIS is the best all natural bug bite itch relief, and it's the only thing I'll buy from now on!
I am a bug magnet. I always have been. There can be a single mosquito in the house and it will find me and bite me all over, leaving puffy, insanely itchy red welts in it's wake. For some reason, I have terrible reactions to bug bites, making it essential to have a good bug bite itch remedy handy at all times in the summer months. I used to resort to Benadryl cream and taking antihistamines to find any relief from itchy bites, but now I've found something WAY better that not only works amazingly, but it's also all natural, made of essential oils, and safe for babies and kids! If you (or your kids) are planning on heading outdoors, here's why you should give Plant Therapy's Itch Away roll-on a try.
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Why You Need A Natural Bug Bite Treatment
While there are plenty of anti itch treatments for bug bites out there, not all of them are safe for kids, and not all of them have the healthiest ingredients in them. As mentioned, I'd previously resorted to Benadryl anti-itch cream to pacify my itchy bug bites, but it still didn't work great, and I was reluctant to use it on my little ones. It, along with many other conventional products, contains parabens - endocrine disrupting chemicals1 which are easily absorbed by the skin and linked to breast cancer2, thyroid problems, obesity, reproductive problems in both males and females3, and early onset of puberty in girls.4 Not something I want to be putting on my or my kids' skin!
I prefer a more natural solution for my kids and for myself whenever possible, and what's more natural than a blend of essential oils, already diluted to a safe concentration for sensitive skin?
This is hands down the BEST all natural solution to itchy big bites! Itch Away has a sweet, floral aroma and helps relieve swelling, itching, redness, and discomfort from bug bites and minor skin irritations. Plus, it's safe for kids and pregnancy.
Meet the Product: Itch Away KidSafe Essential Oil Roll-On
What It Is: A pre-diluted essential oil roll-on bug bite treatment with a sweet, floral aroma formulated to help relieve the swelling, itching, redness, and discomfort associated with bug bites and minor skin irritations.
What It Claims: "Made with Copaiba Oleoresin, Lavender, Spearmint, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Turmeric, and Rose Absolute, this amazing KidSafe blend is safe for the whole family to use. Copaiba and Lavender are calming to the skin, Spearmint is cooling, and Palmarosa and Patchouli are skin balancing. Turmeric and Rose Absolute help to reduce puffiness or swelling caused by bites or irritations. These oils work together to fight the discomfort caused by bug bites and minor skin irritations." - Plant Therapy Website
Plant Therapy Itch Away Roll-On: My Honest Review
Ingredients: 10/10
Simply a blend of essential oils diluted in coconut oil, the ingredients list doesn't get any better!
Experience: 10/10
The smell on this blend is sweet, floral and slightly earthy without being too intense or woodsy. And compared to bug spray, it smells amazing! It's extremely easy to use - just use the roller ball to apply to bug bites anywhere - even the hard to reach ones.
Performance: 10/10
I have to say, I was skeptical that an essential oil blend would do anything to relieve my extremely itchy bites from mosquitoes and buffalo gnats (little monsters native to the river where we live). But much to my surprise, it works amazingly. One swipe makes the itch stop almost instantly, saving my skin from damaging scratching.
Value: 9/10
This roll-on is pretty affordable! Although it's a little more expensive to buy the pre-diluted version, it's so easy to use and there is no guess work - saving me time and brain energy. Though you can choose to buy the full strength essential oil blend to save even more!
Overall: 9.75/10
Overall Impressions
I was, and still somewhat remain, skeptical of the effectiveness of essential oils. But Plant Therapy's Itch Away has turned me into a believer! Of all the healthier, safer alternatives I've used not only for bug bites but for other various ailments as well, THIS is one of the absolute most effective. I can roll it onto bug bites on both myself and my children and instantly feel sweet relief from the itch, swelling, and redness of bug bites. I cannot go a summer without it. In fact, in this particularly terrible summer for gnats and mosquitoes, I've had to stock up again because I can't fathom not having it at the ready to relieve itchy bites instantly and save all of our skin.
If you or your kids are bug magnets too, or if you're just planning extended time outdoors, such as a camping trip, you'll want to stock up on Itch Away. Just a few reasons you'll love it:
- Safe for pregnancy, babies and kids, made with pleasant smelling essential oils
- Pre-diluted in an easy-to-apply roller ball so you can reach every last bug bite
- Packable and portable - great for camping trips and to keep stashed in backpacks, purses, cars and diaper bags
- Affordable
- EFFECTIVE! Most importantly, it really works to stop the itching of bug bites right away!
Buy It: Plant Therapy Itch Away Essential Oil Pre-Diluted Roll-On
- Reviewer Stats
- Age: 30s
- Hair Type: Oily + Color Treated
- Skin Type: Oily/Combo
- Concern: Breakouts + Preventing fine lines
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