To soften skin…
Coconut oil isn’t just for cooking—it’s great for soothing dry skin, sore nipples from breast-feeding, and diaper rash; moisturizing hair; and pouring in the tub for a skin-softening bath. It’s so versatile—I love it!
To relieve a burn…
Lavender oil really takes the sting out of a burn. Follow up with aloe.
To stop an itch…
Raw potatoes relieve itching, insect bites, and burns. Slice and place on the affected area.
To soothe skin…
I frequently use witch hazel on my skin. I find it so soothing.
To prevent blisters…
A trick I learned in cooking school: Never put ice on a burn–it will blister. Apply cool water instead.
To heal hives…
Soak in an oatmeal bath to relieve hives and itching. [Derm tip: Oatmeal also calms itching associated with sunburn.]
