Tea Tree Oil – The Natural Solution to Toenail Fungus

One of the home remedies I have found effective in my battle with toenail fungus is tea tree oil. So, if you are suffering with a fungal infection try this natural, traditional remedy. A few drops of tea tree oil mixed with the same amount of olive oil, applied to your infected nails with a cotton ball gives you a quick treatment option.

Tea tree oil has known anti-fungal properties when used topically and in combination with olive oil (which is high in fatty acids and antioxidants) you have a salve which hydrates and nourishes your chipped and infected nails, while simultaneously fighting the fungus.



You should apply this mixture a few times a day for about 4 months. It takes a while for a fungal infection to take hold and become serious enough for you to notice it and realize that it needs attention, and a correspondingly long time to treat it.

Toenail fungus (Onychomycosis) is a fungal parasite which attacks the skin under the nail in the area where the skin and nail meet (the nail bed). Although nail fungus most commonly affects the toenails it is not unusual to have infected fingernails. It is important to keep your nails trimmed, clean and dry. If you are dealing with toenail fungus you must take precautions to avoid spreading it to others.

The unsightly, brittle nails need a fix! This solution of tea tree and olive oil allows for easy application and has an antifungal, moisturizing effect. Try it!

Perfect Pedicure

Picture this – it’s the beginning of summer and you’ve got the dress, the hair, and the shoes... But wait! Have you checked your toes? Nothing ruins the effect of a beautiful pair of sandals like ugly winter feet. I’ve included a step-by-step home pedicure process on how to whip your feet into shape! And there’s nothing like a bit of polishing to keep toe nail fungus at bay.

Tool Kit: Pumice stone/ foot file * nail file/nail scissors/nail clippers * cuticle remover * orangewood stick * large basin * towels * exfoliating foot scrub * nail buffer * moisturising cream * aromatherapy oil * bath salts. If desired; color nail polish * base and top coat.

So, here goes:

1) Put on some music and get your pedicure tools together.

2) Fill a large bowl with warm water, add bath salts and aromatherapy oil (tea tree oil is a good option as a preventative toenail fungus treatment). Let your feet soak for 10 minutes, longer if your feet are very cracked, calloused or dry.

3) Whilst soaking, take each foot out in turn and use a pumice stone or foot file to rub away the dead skin on the soles of your feet and heels.

4) Use an exfoliating foot scrub to rub away the dead skin from the soles of your feet and the side of your heels.

5) Rinse off and allow your feet to soak a little more.

6) Remove your feet from the bath and dry thoroughly. Remember toenail fungus thrives in warm, dark, moist places and for that reason it is important to keep your feet dry.

7) Apply cuticle remover around the edge of your toenails and gently push cuticles back with an orangewood stick. It is important that the cuticles remain intact; cuticles in good condition prevent toenail fungus and bacterial infections from entering the skin.

8) Trim your toenails. Use nail scissors, nail clippers or a nail file. Cut the nail straight across to avoid ingrown nails, do not cut or clip the sides of your nails. You can round the nails slightly at the corners with a nail file. Gently smooth the surface of your nails with a nail buffer. The prevention of toenail fungus begins with healthy happy feet.

9) Massage moisturising cream into your feet, ankles and calves.

10) Remove moisturiser from toenails by wiping with cotton wool soaked with nail polish remover. Apply a base coat to your nails, a color polish and top coat if desired. Allow polish to dry in between coats and use a quick dry spray after the top coat. To prevent smudging allow nail polish to dry completely.

11) Clean and dry your tool kit.

Keep your feet happy and healthy by applying a moisturiser daily.

I hope this helps! It makes such a difference to me when my nails look good – I hope this inspires you to give it a go and get pedicuring!