Ditch The Itch

No matter the cause of our itching, we should never scratch our skin. Of course, lightly doing so is acceptable, but we could damage the skin’s protective layer once it becomes excessive. When that happens, we are exposing ourselves to possible infections and scarring.

When the sensation gets too much, and we cannot stop ourselves from scratching, we could put ‘Vicks Vaporub’ for relief. What helps the irritation is one of the balm’s main ingredients – menthol. The said compound has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that soothe the irritated area. On top of that, the mentholated ointment can also help heal insect bites, another common source of itching.