Encountered processionary caterpillars again? My daughter has dealt with them firsthand. Luckily, Alka Cream is now a staple in our home medicine cabinet. It effectively combats itching not just from these caterpillars but also from other allergies. An essential addition to any skincare routine—as you can see from Lotte's enthusiastic endorsement in the photo below.
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It was a fortunate discovery having Alka Cream on hand. While I've long trusted other Alka products like their tea for wellness, this was my first time with the cream—thanks to a review opportunity. Lotte often gets itchy heat bumps on her elbows during summer, and one application brought instant relief, making it invaluable for us.
To test it on processionary caterpillar irritation requires real exposure, which we unfortunately have. A large oak tree on our street hosts a nest the local council ignores—despite being public space—because the neighbor claims planting rights. Cycling underneath daily means inevitable contact with their irritating hairs. Fact: each caterpillar releases up to 700,000 invisible 'fire hairs.'
Lotte tried Alka Cream here too, applying it multiple times, and the itching subsided quickly. Pro tip: Apply sunscreen first for even better results. Alka Cream creates a less acidic skin pH, reducing rash risk—acidic skin is more prone than alkaline.
Beyond heat bumps and processionary caterpillar itching, Alka Cream tackles mosquito bites and nettle stings. Lotte rubbed her legs and buttocks after tumbling into nettles while wearing shorts—huge itchy welts vanished fast with Alka Cream.
We've successfully treated four common itches: processionary caterpillars, heat bumps, nettles, and mosquito bites. It's now essential in our daily care kit and doubles as a day/night cream.
Full details on Alka's site, but key standouts include:
Safe for daily use; pairs well with Alka bath salts or scrubs.
