These pain-busters will leave you ouch- and itch-free ... instantly.
Posted 06.04.2002 at 1:21 pm 0 Comments

Photograph by John B. Carnett Photograph by John B. Carnett

1. Band-Aid Bug-Bite Patches ($4) & Itch Relief Gel ($6) The patches immediately deaden the itch from bug bites. The gel deadens the nerve—perfect for sunburn. www.band-aid.com


2. Americool Liquid Ice ($50) Reusable ice wrap that requires no refrigeration, Liquid Ice uses menthol and alcohol to suck heat away, reducing skin temp 12° to 15°F. www.liquidice.biz


3. Sunbeam Mobile Heat pads ($7.50) These chemical-based disposable pads reach 104



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