When I have athlete's foot

My story

Last year, at a salon, I was bothered by itching between my toes. That evening, when I inspected my feet, I noticed that my skin in those areas was red, and that I had a blister on the side of one toe. I’d never had that before. A pharmacist friend told me it was athlete’s foot. The name made me smile; I used to do a lot of sport until about ten years ago, but unfortunately I hardly do any any any more. The mushrooms must have benefited from doubly favourable conditions. The fatigue of the moment undoubtedly led to a slight drop in immunity, and the fact of staying for several days in shoes that were too warm and not sufficiently breathable created a hot, humid atmosphere, ideal conditions for the development of fungi.

My tip

For these fungal infections, I prepared a spray with 30 ml Douglas fir hydrosol and 30 ml laurel hydrosol in a 60 ml spray bottle. I sprayed morning and night. As soon as I got home, I took off my shoes and socks to let my feet breathe. Fearing that the fungus would take too long to disappear, I supplemented this treatment with a very simple aromatic preparation. I mixed 40 ml of good quality cosmetic aloe vera gel (found on slow-cosmetique.com) with 40 drops of Douglas fir essential oil and 40 drops of laurel essential oil in a 50 ml bottle. I applied this mixture in the evening before going to bed. After a good week, everything was back to normal. I didn’t want to stop too soon for fear it would start up again, so I continued the applications for another week.
Since then, I’ve recommended the hydrosol blend to several people who didn’t need to use the essential oil preparation.

What does phytotherapy have to say?

Athlete’s foot is an inflammation of the skin between the toes. It is caused by a microscopic fungus that loves moisture. The infection causes itching, sometimes blistering or cracking, and drying of the skin. The resulting scales are found on the floor or in laundry, two possible vectors of transmission. As the fungus is highly contagious, it’s important to act quickly to prevent it spreading to other parts of the body or contaminating other people.
Douglas fir hydrosol (composed of over 80% monoterpenols) is an immune stimulant, anti-infectious and antifungal. It is ideally suited to the treatment of fungal infections.

Did you know?

Douglas fir hydrosol is also a real “odor eater”! It’s ideal for diffusing in a room to eliminate cooking or cigarette odors. In our case, it’s become a toilet staple! You’ll find a small spray filled with Douglas fir hydrosol in every W -C A few sprays and the unpleasant odors disappear completely. And all this with a product that’s 100% natural and totally harmless

I use hydrosols SAFELY

There are no contraindications to using this hydrosol blend. As a precaution, the aromatic preparation should not be used on children under 6.

PSEUDOTSUGA MENZIESII Douglas fir

The Douglas fir is native to the coastal regions of North America. It was introduced to Europe in the early 19th century by David Douglas, a gardener, botanist and explorer of Scottish origin, who gave it its French name. It’s a conifer with very soft needles, like the citrus scent they give off when crumpled. Douglas fir is fast-growing, which explains its regular use in reforestation projects. Thanks to its composition and resistance to fungus, this wood can be used outdoors or in damp areas without the need for treatment. It is frequently used for house cladding.