Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a succulent plant containing a clear gel-like substance. This gel has been used to treat various skin conditions, including burns, cuts, and scrapes. More recently, it has also been used as an effective treatment for poison ivy rashes.
The aloe vera gel contains several compounds with anti-inflammatory and cooling properties. These properties can help soothe the itchiness and inflammation associated with poison ivy rashes. Aloe vera gel can also help dry up the blisters that sometimes form due to the rash.
It is important to use only pure aloe vera gel that does not contain any added fragrances or other ingredients. These could further irritate your skin. To apply aloe vera gel to a poison ivy rash, take a leaf from an aloe plant and cut it open. Then, squeeze the gel directly onto the rash. Pre-packaged aloe vera gels at most drugstores are just as effective in alleviating poison ivy allergies.
