How To Get Rid Of Athlete’s Foot
Essential oils for treating
athlete’s foot, one of the most common forms of fungal infections on the feet.
This highly contagious infection develops on the top outer layer of skin on the
foot. Athlete’s foot can cause thickening of the skin, a scaly rash, itchy
feet, foot blisters, discoloration, and toenail loss.
Home Remedies For Athlete’s Foot
Here is a list of essential
oils for treating athlete’s foot. For these remedies to be effective, it is
necessary that you clean the nails well before using any of the oils. You
can do this with pure alcohol, lemon acids, wine or apple cider vinegar.
1. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree has antiseptic
action, as well as fungicidal features that can greatly help you in the
treatment of fungal infections. Add a few drops of this essential oil on a
clean cotton pad and apply it on the infected area for 10 minutes. Before
applying the tea tree oil, you can massage your feet with a mixture of equal
amounts of olive oil and frankincense oil. If the infection is not very old
this natural remedy can give you excellent results.
2. Peppermint Essential Oil
This essential oil contains
menthol, which will help you relieve the inflammation that causes the athlete’s
foot infection. To use it, mix a teaspoon of peppermint oil with a half cup of
rolled oats and ¼ cup of sea salt. Massage into the feet twice daily to help
add comfort to your feet while the condition heals.
3. Orange Essential Oil
Orange oil also has
antimicrobial properties and you can also use it to treat fungal infections on
the feet. Using tweezers, you can drop pure orange oil on the affected spots
and let it stand for an hour, then rinse it well with warm water. Because this
essential oil can cause you an allergic reaction or unwanted consequences on
the skin, first apply a very small amount on your hand and wait to see how it
will react.
4. Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender oil is a natural
antiseptic that you can use for all kinds of infections and to prevent skin
irritation. Mix an equal amount of lavender essential oil and olive oil and
slightly heat the mixture. Apply the mixture using a cotton pad on the athlete’s
foot infection. It is advisable to apply the oil before going to bed and wear
thick socks to increase the effectiveness.
5. Oregano Essential Oil
Oregano oil has an antiseptic,
antibacterial, ant parasitic, antiviral, analgesic and antimicrobial effect. Mix
one or two drops of oregano oil with one tablespoon of olive oil. Oregano oil
is very strong and must not be used undissolved. Apply the mixture on the
infected areas at least once a day. To achieve positive results, you need to do
this procedure every day for three weeks.
6. Eucalyptus Oil
This essential oil has strong
antibacterial properties and can help you to hydrate and replenish your skin
while also fighting against athlete’s foot. To use it, mix one teaspoon with
two cups of water into a spray bottle. Then, spray onto the feet and also spray
in your shoes to help keep them sanitary.
