Homemade Calamine Lotion
This homemade calamine lotion contains all-natural bugbite soothing ingredients, like honey, baking soda, lavender oil, and witch hazel.
Yield: 2 ounes
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Small bowl or jar
Materials
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon bentonite clay
- Enough water or witch hazel to form a paste
- 5 drops each lavender, chamomile, and peppermint essential oils
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients and slowly add water or witch hazel until a paste forms.
- Apply to bug bites for relief. It will eventually dry and can be rinsed off with cool water.
Notes
Store any leftovers in a lidded glass jar in the refrigerator.
If you used water, use the paste within 2–3 days. If using witch hazel, finish it within 2–3 weeks.