First For Women

Heal bug bites…

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with a lavender oil–infused ice cube.

The anti-inflammato­ry oil alleviates swelling while the cold cube numbs nerves to stop itching on contact. TO DO: Add 4 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 cup of water, pour into ice tray and freeze. When needed, pop out a cube, wrap it in a paper towel and hold on bites for a few seconds until pain and itching subsides.

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