Comments on: Homemade Cooling Anti-Itch Spray

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:21:26 +0000

In reply to Sharon. The links to all of the recommended ingredients are in the recipe.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:26:43 +0000

Where do you get the Menthol crystals from. I am a subscriber.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:47:13 +0000

In reply to Howard Elwell. I believe 2 teaspoons of menthol crystals would be a 10% ratio in this recipe.

By: Howard Elwell

Howard Elwell — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:44:55 +0000

I have been using OTC itch relief sprays and those that are most effective have a menthol content of 10%. Would your homemade spray have this level of menthol? If not, how many menthol crystals would I need to use? Thank you for any assistance.

Howard Elwell

By: Jenny Matthews

Jenny Matthews — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:08:44 +0000

In reply to Donna.

Just came across this- re: BRP
If you haven’t already discovered this- Stinging Nettle Tea helps the burning itch go away on my arms. I make the tea with 4 tea bags – and it provides many hours of relief.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:16:08 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

Sarah, it’s called Brachioradial Pruritus. I have it, too. It’s from sun damage, and possibly a spinal condition and oh my goodness, does the itch drive me crazy only in the summer!! I find that menthol is the only thing, plus ice packs, that help. Go to this website to read more about it: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21181-brachioradial-pruritus

By: Patrick Monahan

Patrick Monahan — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:11:28 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks for the itch relief. I have a mild form of ichthyosis and after bathing the itching is intolerable. Your menthol mix helped greatly. Nothing was giving me relief. Could dull it some by large doses of antihistamines or whiskey. That gets old fast. Still itch somewhat but I can stand it at this level.
You should post links or recipe itself on the ichthyosis sites. There are a lot of us that need relief.

By: Bette

Bette — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:06:44 +0000

For a number of years, I have found that hot water–hot to the point of stinging but not scalding–on a compress or from the faucet for 30 seconds or so will quickly stop itching from any cause that I’ve tried it with yet. It usually itches again a few minutes later, but normally that ends it. If a bug bite is new, one application is all that it takes; if it is a day or two old, it may require a total of three over the course of two days. I am always amazed.

By: Judy Mueller

Judy Mueller — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:21:30 +0000

Can these the anti itch recipes be used on dogs? My dog has dry skin and would much rather use a natural product than an over the counter product on her.

By: ayesha

ayesha — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:03:26 +0000

amazing post thanks for the share!

By: Cat

Cat — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:20:34 +0000

Do you use this on children? I know the menthol content is a big part of why peppermint oil is not considered safe until the age of 6. Would you follow the same recommendations for this as for something containing peppermint oil?

By: marty

marty — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:39:54 +0000

any suggestions for my 20 yo son,who has flu like symptoms

By: stacy

stacy — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:50:26 +0000

Can you use Himalayan Salt in place of the natural salt?

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:59:39 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Coconut oil has been a life saver for me!!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 07 May 2016 00:11:06 +0000

My favorite for bug bits is just Epsom salt and water. I mix it in a jug and dip in cotton balls and it works great.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 06:00:02 +0000

Will the menthol sting on eczema? Especially when the area has open cuts from scratching?

Also, could the calendula EO be substituted with more lavender EO?

Thanks!

By: Hawk

Hawk — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:57:14 +0000

Jewel weed which grows near streams and creeks, and plantain which grows in most gardens might help for itch, bug bites, poison ivy, etc.

By: miabee jacob

miabee jacob — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:42:20 +0000

In reply to Katie - Wellness Mama. Hello I am trying to make this for my 2 year old son who is dealing with eczema and constantly itching my question is can I use the fresh aloe plant instead of the store bought gel only because of the added ingredients in it that might trigger him. Will it cause it to mold?

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 03:25:18 +0000

In reply to Marcie. Yes

By: Marcie

Marcie — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:32:10 +0000

could I use Himalayan pink salt or sea salt in place of the natural salt?