How to Make a Bath for Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a painful foot infection caused by the fungi dermatophytes. It attacks the outer layers of dead skin and flourishes in warm, moist environments. Symptoms include itching, redness, and cracking and peeling of the skin. The essential oils lavender and tea tree oil are beneficial to those suffering from athlete's foot as they are both anti-fungal. Sandlewood essential oil is also helpful as it soothes and softens while fighting any bacteria trying to enter the body via cracked skin. Try the following essential oil foot bath and soothe tired, itching feet.

Things You'll Need

• Lavender essential oil
• Sandlewood essential oil
• Tea tree essential oil
• Bucket
• Water

Instructions

1. Measure and heat two gallons of water, be sure not to heat too much as your feet will be going into this water. Once heated pour into a large bucket.

2. Add four drops each of tea tree and lavender essential oil to the bucket.

3. Add two drops of sandlewood essential oil to the bucket and mix all oils well.

4. Soak feet in the bath for at least 10 minutes for soothing relief.

References

• "The Essential Oils Book;" Colleen K. Dodt; 1996
• Athlete's Foot--Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention
• Essential Oils For Athlete's Foot

Resources

• Athlete's Foot