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Toothpaste A tried-and-true mosquito bite remedy.
When someone gets a lot of bites, slather them in toothpaste before bed. Once the toothpaste is rubbed onto the red spots, the person will stop scratching. The menthol and baking soda found in most toothpastes can be cooling and anti-inflammatory.
Make an X
Use your fingernail to press an X into the bite. You don’t have to press very hard— just hard enough to create a dent in the skin that stays. This is a short-term solution, though. As soon as the X fades, the itching comes back. Think of this as a way to quell an itch until you can get to a better, natural mosquito bite remedy.
Aloe Soothing
Aloe vera helps relieve the itch. I also like aloe because it’s clear. That means that if it rubs off, you’re not leaving white residue on the sheets, your clothing, or the sofa. Just rub it liberally into a bite, and the itch should subside right away.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel prevents swelling and soothes an itchy red bite. Use a rag or cotton ball to apply witch hazel. Witch hazel is also mildly antiseptic, so it can help keep your bites from getting infected.
Ice
Ice’s numbing power dulls the itch.
Tea Tree Oil
Like witch hazel, tea tree is a natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. You can add a few drops of tea tree to your bottle of witch hazel or combine it with a carrier oil like olive or sweet almond oil. You don’t want to apply tea tree oil directly to your skin, because undiluted it can cause a rash. If you’re covered in mosquito bites you have enough problems already.
