Itchy Skin Research Paper

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Everyone feels the sensation of discomfort and feel itchy when they are profoundly sweating or after exposure to dirt or dust. This is natural and resided once we have cleaned our skin of any underlying impurities or dust. But due to various factors and for various skin types, a person may feel itchy almost all the time. Some conditions like a dry skin, eczema, dandruff, rashes and other parasites, infections or deficiency of vitamins and minerals will also lead to itchiness of your skin. Follow these simple home remedies if you have an itchy skin
1. Apple Cider Vinegar and clay
Apple cider vinegar is an effective antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal agent that helps in relieving itchiness of skin. It is highly effective for itchiness associated …show more content…

It helps in balancing the sebum production in the skin, thus promoting healthy and soft skin. It softens any hardness in the skin, so it is very effective against rashes or roughness in the skin. This oil penetrates the skin quickly and prevents excessive loss of moisture. It can also cure dryness and flaking that occurs due to prolonged itching.
• Take a few drops of jojoba oil and apply it over the itchy regions of your skin.
• Leave it overnight and go for a normal shower in the morning.
• Repeat daily until your skin is soft and free of any roughness or itchy sensation.
5. Oatmeal water bath
Oatmeal contains fats and sugars. Hence when mixed with water they produce a gelatinous residues on the surface of water. This residue is rich in minerals, proteins and vitamins and will help in reducing your skin itchiness and also relieves other skin ailments like insect bites, stings, sunburns, etc.
• Take 2 cups of organic unfermented oatmeal.
• Make a fine powder out of it using a blender or food processor.
• Add this powder into your warm water bath and stir it evenly.
• 15-20 minutes soak in this bath will absorb the toxins from your skin, after which you can go for a normal

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