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Review: Ivarest Medicated Itch Cream

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Ivarest Medicated Itch Cream

Ivarest Medicated Itch Cream

The Blistex Company

The Bottom Line

Ivarest Double Relief Formula provides some relief from the discomfort and itching associated with poison ivy, insect bites, minor burns and skin irritations. Ivarest is one of a new group of over-the-counter meds that target poison plant discomfort with multiple active ingredients.

Pros

  • One of a new group of over-the-counter meds that target poison ivy
  • Offers immediate itch and allergy relief
  • Contains tone-neutral calamine that dries rash

Cons

  • It seldom provides 8 hour relief as claimed

Description

  • Greaseless tone-neutral calamine product.
  • Stops histamine reaction and soothes itch.
  • Retails for $4.37 to $6.99. Shop wisely!

Guide Review - Review: Ivarest Medicated Itch Cream

According to Duke University research, contact with poison ivy is one of the most reported ailments at poison centers in the United States. Reports of increased size and toxicity of poison plants has been confirmed by scientists. They are blaming climatic conditions conducive to plant growth and more people spending time outdoors.

Ivarest is one of a new group of over-the-counter medications designed to target allergic reactions to urushiol producing poison plants by providing itch and allergy relief as well as help in drying the oozing rash. Urushiol is the active compound that causes itching, pain, redness and irritation.

The product provides a triple dose of active ingredients including calamine as a skin protectant, benzyl alcohol as an analgesic and diphenhydramine hydrochloride as an antihistamine.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Works better than I thought possible, Member RayP860

This product will be in my medicine cabinet from now on! I always seem to get poison ivy and have found several ways to make it less bothersome but nothing like this. I woke to find a rash all over my arms and legs. I used Tecnu Extreme Poison Ivy Scrub followed by a very hot shower and then added Ivarest to the rashes. the next day the bubbles were gone and no itchin. I never thought about using an antihistamine but this seems to be what I needed. Awsome product and no steroids. THANKS!!!

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