Summer with prolonged hot weather makes young children prone to prickly heat due to excessive sweating and easily causing clogged pores. At that time, red rashes often appear on children's skin accompanied by itching, making children uncomfortable and fussy.
In addition to basic skin care measures such as maintaining hygiene and cooling the body, many families choose to use some natural leaves available in the garden to help soothe the skin.
Bitter melon is one of the ingredients often mentioned in folk remedies when it can help cool the body. With its natural cooling properties, bitter melon can be used by washing, grinding and filtering to get water to mix into bath water. This method is said to help cleanse the skin gently, bringing a more comfortable feeling to the skin area that is experiencing prickly heat.
In addition, green tea leaves are also used by many families thanks to their characteristics of containing natural cleansing and antibacterial ingredients. Green tea leaf water after boiling can be used to bathe children, sometimes combined with a small amount of diluted salt to increase the feeling of clearness for the skin.
Besides, kinh giới leaves will also be a popular choice in folk medicine, often used in bath water to help reduce itching and bring more comfort to children on hot summer days.
However, when using natural leaves, it is necessary to ensure that the ingredients are thoroughly washed to limit dirt and impurities remaining. Parents should also monitor the skin condition of children during care.
In cases where the skin shows signs of damage such as frequent scratches or abnormal signs, consult your doctor before applying it. After showering with leaf water, you should rinse it with clean water to keep the skin dry and reduce the risk of clogged pores.
