Bug Bite Soothing Oil Blend
A quick-relief topical oil with lavender, tea tree, peppermint, and chamomile that stops the itch and speeds healing of bug bites.
Bug bites are a minor misery most of us deal with regularly, and the instinct to scratch makes everything worse — breaking the skin, introducing bacteria, and prolonging healing. This simple blend addresses the itch at the source while supporting faster healing of the bite itself.
Lavender and chamomile calm the inflammatory response and reduce histamine-driven itching. Tea tree brings natural antimicrobial properties to prevent any secondary infection from scratching. Peppermint provides instant cooling relief that interrupts the itch-scratch cycle and gives the skin time to calm down.
Keep a small roller bottle of this blend in your bag during outdoor season. Applied at the first sign of a bite, it can often stop significant itching before it starts.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil)
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 1 drop Peppermint essential oil
- 1 drop Chamomile essential oil
How to Use
- 1Combine all ingredients in a small glass roller bottle or dropper bottle.
- 2Shake gently to blend.
- 3Dab or roll directly onto the bite as needed.
- 4Reapply every few hours or whenever itching returns.
- 5Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- 6Store in a cool, dark place.