It’s Summer. we get bitten by mosquitoes and other insects. At least you can soothe the itch if you dampen the irritated areas with 1/4 teaspoon of salt mixed with a drop or 2 of water. The salt helps the body to break down the inflammation proteins that it produces in response to a bite. This should ease the itch within 40 seconds! An added bonus is that the salt acts as an antiseptic to kill germs before they have a chance to seep into your skin.