- Virgin coconut oil
You probably never thought of using coconut oil on insect bites, but it actually works wonders to stop the itch and pain. A study conducted by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, India, applied virgin coconut oil to the wounds of young rats. They found that the wounds healed much faster and collagen levels increased.
Coconut oil kills harmful microbes and bacteria from affected areas, healing the wound faster and without infection. Additionally, coconut oil rejuvenates skin cells, helps in shedding of dead skin cells and provides necessary moisture to the skin, which results in less scarring.
