The best way to reduce the symptoms caused by urticaria is to avoid the cause that causes inflammation of the skin if possible.
However, there are also some home remedies that can help relieve the symptoms without having to resort to drugs from the pharmacy, especially when it is not known what the cause of urticaria. Some options include epsom salts, oats or aloe vera, for example. Here's how to prepare and use each of these remedies:
1. Bath with Epsom salts
Bathing with Epson salts and sweet almond oil has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and soothing properties that reduce skin irritation and promote well-being.
Ingredients
- 60 g of Epsom salts;
- 50 ml of sweet almond oil.
Method of preparation
Place the Epsom salts in a tub filled with warm water and then put 50 mL of the sweet almond oil. Finally, it is necessary to mix the water and to immerse the body for 20 minutes, without rubbing the skin.
2. Clay and slime poultice
Another great home remedy for treating urticaria is the clay poultice with aloe vera gel and peppermint essential oil. This poultice has anti-inflammatory, healing and moisturizing properties that help to calm the infection of the skin, treating hives and relieving symptoms.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of cosmetic clay;
- 30 g slug gel;
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil.
Method of preparation
Mix the ingredients until a homogeneous paste is applied and apply to the skin, letting it act for 20 minutes. Then wash with hypoallergenic soap and warm water, drying thoroughly with a towel.
3. Hydrating poultice with honey
A great natural solution for urticaria is the honey poultice and hydraste because the hydraste is a medicinal plant that helps to dry urticaria and honey is a natural antiseptic that calms the irritation.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of powdered hydraste;
- 2 teaspoons of honey.
Method of preparation
To prepare this home remedy simply add the 2 ingredients in a container and mix well. The home remedy should be spread over the affected area and, after application, protect the area with gauze. Change the gauze 2 times a day and repeat the procedure until hives become sore.
4. Bath oats and lavender
Another excellent home remedy for urticaria is the bath with oatmeal and lavender, as they have excellent soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve swelling of the skin and the itching sensation.
Ingredients
- 200 g oatmeal;
- 10 drops lavender essential oil.
Method of preparation
Put the oatmeal in a tub filled with warm water and then drip the drops of lavender essential oil. Finally, it is necessary to mix the water and to immerse the body for 20 minutes, without rubbing the skin.
Finally, you should bathe in this water and lightly dry it with a towel at the end, without rubbing the skin.
