Prickly heat is quite normal during the summertime. The extreme heat and excessive sweat in summer may allow tiny red blisters and itchy rash on the skin called prickly heat. It’s not a severe infirmity but requires proper attention and care to stop it from spreading more on the body. It occurs in the skin folds like neck, armpits, and waist.
Here are some easy and quick ways to relieve from prickly heat:
Fuller’s Earth
Fuller’s Earth/Multani Mitti works as an excellent home remedy to treat prickly heat. It also clears closed pores and makes your skin looks soft, bright, and fresh. Besides this, it also helps to get rid of suntan. Take some multani mitti and mix it with rose water. Then use this paste over the affected areas. Stay at least for 15 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood has cooling effects on the skin. It is quite beneficial in soothing the skin. Mix sandalwood powder and cold milk with each other properly and apply it to the heat rash. Let it dry completely, then wash gently and pat dry using a soft towel.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera possesses anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that give a calming effect on the skin while preventing infections. It helps to soothe pain and swelling. Use Aloe Vera gel directly on your prickly heat rash to ease the discomfort.
Yogurt
Yogurt gives excellent cooling and soothing impact on the skin. Due to its natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it helps prevent the breakout of acne and offers healthy and glowing skin. Take cold yogurt and apply to the affected areas and stay for 15 minutes. Use cold water to wash it and pat dry. Do not rub the irritated skin.
Potato
Potato is a miraculous cure to treat prickly skin issues. It comforts the skin and also acts as an outstanding emollient. Slice potato and apply over the heat rashes. Wait for 15 minutes and rinse properly with cold water. Repeat this every day for clear and supple skin.
Gram Flour
Gram flour works as an ideal cleanser for the skin. It helps to clear off the dirt that closes the pores. It exfoliates dead skin cells and reduces itching and prickling sensation.
Make the besan/gram flour paste mixed with water and use it over the affected areas. Let it linger for 15 minutes and clean with cold water. Regular application of this pack will give you clear skin.
