Witch Hazel: A Cheap And Natural Itch Reliever

Pinky

Dec 13, 2011 7:11 pm

This is not an innovation, since witch hazel has been around forever, but I recently saw an article in the Phoenix magazine which confirmed what I have thought about using it with every flange change - it makes a GREAT itch reliever! What I didn't know is it apparently also discourages yeast growth - sometimes a problem for me due to antibiotics.

It's all natural, very soothing and CHEAP. Let it dry,then use your skin prep and apply flange. I thought of it because my mom used to treat our insect bites with it when we were kids.

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Dec 13, 2011 8:29 pm

Hi pinky thats a great idea one i wouldnt have thought of,and i do have a very itchy skin ,certainly a cheap and handy to have around..ty for sharing this with us. will update you when ive tried it... tc ambies..

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Daffodil

Dec 21, 2011 3:40 am

I have always LOVED Witch Hazel!! Never thought to use it around my stoma... I also have ovarian cancer, so am interested in anyone else "like me!"

Merry Christmas to All!!

Fondly,

Mollie

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