Do you have any allergies? What is the rash from? I have a bunch of natural remedies that migh work but I would need to know what the rash is from first.
Put a bit of bentonite clay on it! Clay is very helpful for itching and a number of other skin issues such as acne. It particularly helps heal venomous stings and bites, like from bees, wasps and spiders. The clay helps draw the venom out of the skin, which will help relieve the pain and let the sting heal more quickly.
Use virgin, untreated clay. Green clay (often called montmorillonite or bentonite clay) is the most powerful type.
claypack: How to use it: Mix the clay in a bowl or cup with a bit of filtered water until it has a creamy consistency like peanut butter (like in the picture at the top of the page). Then, just dab the clay paste onto itchy areas, let it dry, then rinse or peel it off.
How to do a clay pack: Spread the clay on a piece of clean, porous fabric (i.e., wool, muslin, cotton, flannel). Then place the clay-covered cloth to the irritated area, with the clay directly touching the skin (see the picture on the right). You can use bandaging tape or wrap it in plastic wrap to keep the cloth in place and protect your clothing and furniture. Keep the clay pack on for about 4 hours, or until the clay is hard and dry.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an effective antiseptic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent that relieves itching, especially itching associated with dry skin (for example: sunburns and dandruff). Its also popularly used for pets with dry, itchy skin as well, by adding a few cupfuls to their bath water.
How to use it: Just put a few drops of it onto a cotton ball or washcloth and dab it on to the affected area. Use raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (Braggs is a good brand) with the mother, a strand-like sediment floating at the bottom of the bottle that contains raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria.
3. Clay + Apple Cider Vinegar
Combine the anti-itch properties of both of these skin soothers at the same time!
How to use it: Follow the instructions above for using clay topically or as a clay pack, just substitute apple cider vinegar instead of water when making your clay. It will fizz up a bit, so just add a tiny amount of vinegar at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
4. Peppermint Leaves
Peppermint is great for bug bites and itching, as it provides a cooling sensation thatll give you welcome relief.
How to use it: The quickest, easiest way is to crush up the leaves and rub the peppermint directly onto the skin. You could even freeze the crushed peppermint leaves into ice cubes for a cooling double-whammy, as the cold of the ice cubes also helps to numb the affected area and bring down swelling and inflammation. Always use clean, filtered water.
5. Fresh Basil Leaves
Basil leaves contains anti-itch compounds called camphor and thymol. This is my personal go-to trick for bug bites, as its so quick and easy. Plus, rubbing the leaf onto the skin satisfies my compulsive urge to scratch.
How to use it: Crush up the leaves and rub directly onto the skin.
6. Aloe Vera
How to use it: Break off a leaf from the plant, and cut it open lengthwise from top to bottom with a knife. Scoop out the gooey gel inside, and rub it directly onto irritated skin. If you have extra left over, you can keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
7. Fruit Peels
Rub bug bites with a banana peel. Also, watermelon rind.
But, this method does have a potential drawback: the fruity scent may attract bugs. This may be a better choice for using indoors.
How to use it: Rub peel or rind onto the affected area.
8. Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains compounds called avenanthramides that reduce inflammation. This is a popular trick thats been around for ages; Its also commonly used for poison ivy and eczema. You can add oatmeal to your bath, or make a poultice.
How to use it: To make an oatmeal poultice, add a bit of water to a cup or bowl of plain, organic, uncooked oatmeal (ground or steel-cut work best for this), then let it sit for a few minutes until it reaches a paste-like consistency. Apply the paste to the itchy area as needed.
Like ciaran asked, it depends on what causes the rash. Also, what symptoms you have with the rash can lead to a different treatment. Here is what I would use as a general aid:
Combine Aloe-vera gel with a comfrey base oil, put some mint essential oil or just oil in there to soothe the burn feeling if any, and natural beeswax, and stir all these together (heated first of course). When the mix is cooling, you need to stir it up to put air in the mix. And yay, a lotion for your rash.
aloe doesn't like to mix with a lot of oils so the stirring could be intensive.
All the ingredients for this are relatively cheap depending on where you live. I got a 16oz bottle of Aloe vera gel for about $3.
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I also would like to mention the post above me is copied from the internet.
let's be original guys and put some actual thought into it!
Ciaran , if you're going to copy that directly fromhttp://gerson.org/gerpress/8-natural-remedies-for-itchy-and-irritated-skin/ or repeat word from word, it would be appreicated if you gave credit to the website/resource you've used.
Plantain (Plantago major) is one of the main herbs that is used for rashes, from those caused by reactions to plants (like nettle or poison ivy) and allergies, to bug bites and shingles. It is normally used as either a poultice or the tea (infusion) is used as a wash. It can also be taken as a tea to fight the problem from both within and without. You might be able to find it at a local health food store, but would probably be easier to get online.
Bentonite clay is good for a lot of things besides a rash. Great on burns, too. Been to a local mine that mines it.
I usually use aloe or witch hazel for minor rashes. If it is an allergic reaction, then you need to find out what is triggering it. I just found out I have a nickel allergy.
Yeah, I think people always forget that with rashes *or any skin irritation really* that if you don't find the cause, then you will continue having problems XD.
