🌿 HOMEMADE ANTIFUNGAL REMEDY (Topical Use)

🌿 HOMEMADE ANTIFUNGAL REMEDY (Topical Use)

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Apple cider vinegar – ½ cup
  • Water (clean or distilled) – ½ cup
  • Tea tree oil – 10 drops
  • Coconut oil (optional, for dry/sensitive skin) – 1 tablespoon

How to Make It

  1. In a clean bowl or bottle, mix the apple cider vinegar and water.
  2. Add tea tree oil and shake or stir until well combined.
  3. If using coconut oil, warm it slightly until liquid and mix thoroughly.
  4. Transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar with a lid.

🌼 Benefits of Each Ingredient

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Naturally antifungal and antibacterial
  • Helps restore skin’s natural pH
  • Slows fungal growth

Tea Tree Oil

  • Strong antifungal and antimicrobial properties
  • Helps reduce itching, redness, and scaling
  • Commonly used for athlete’s foot and nail fungus

Water

  • Dilutes vinegar to prevent skin irritation
  • Makes the solution safe for regular use

Coconut Oil (Optional)

  • Contains lauric acid with antifungal effects
  • Moisturizes and soothes cracked or itchy skin
  • Helps prevent dryness from vinegar

 How to Use

  • Clean and dry the affected area thoroughly
  • Apply with a cotton ball or clean cloth
  • Use 1–2 times daily
  • For foot fungus: apply after bathing and before bed
  • For nail fungus: apply directly to the nail and surrounding skin

 Patch test first, especially if you have sensitive skin.

🕒 Shelf Life & Storage

  • Room temperature: 5–7 days (if no coconut oil)
  • Refrigerated: Up to 2 weeks
  • With coconut oil: Best kept refrigerated and used within 7–10 days

Always discard if the smell or appearance changes

 Extra Tips

  • Keep the area clean and dry—fungus thrives in moisture
  • Avoid tight, non-breathable footwear or clothing
  • Wash towels and socks in hot water
  • If symptoms persist beyond 2–3 weeks, consult a healthcare professional
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