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My Reward PointsFungal infections thrive in moist environments, which makes them a common concern among athletes. Fungal infections can cause diseases such as athlete’s feet and ringworms. Adding antifungal properties to a soap would make treatment accessible while preventing the infection.
Most antifungal ingredients are derived from plants, which offer gentle cleansing alternatives to synthetic ones. Common ingredients found in antifungal soaps are tea tree essential oil, lavender essential oil, neem oil, aloe vera and coconut oil.
Benefits of DIY Antifungal Soap
These benefits will help you better understand antifungal soaps and how they treat skin problems.
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Tackles Fungal Infections
As the name suggests, antifungal soaps help tackle fungal infections and minor other infections. It helps in reducing itchiness, dryness, and redness while providing relief.
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Moisturising
Melt-and-pour soap bases contain natural glycerine, which provides moisture to the skin. Additional humidity can be added through coconut, olive, and almond oils.
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For All Skin Types
Antifungal soaps are gentle while cleansing the skin, making them suitable for all skin types. They are non-comedogenic, which results in clean and unclogged pores.
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Natural Ingredients
These soap bases do not contain any harmful ingredients. Antifungal soaps are made from natural ingredients, reducing the risk of reaction or nanoparticles entering the body.
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Sustainable
As we know, organic and natural ingredients produce antifungal soaps, making them a sustainable choice. It also helps reduce the carbon footprint as packing is not required for the soaps.
How To Make Antifungal Soap
Within a few minutes, you can customize your antifungal soap with the help of a few ingredients. All the ingredients can be easily found in a nearby store.
Recipe 1 - Melt and Pour Soap Base with Glycerine
Tea tree essential oils have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial properties that help combat common skin problems like ringworms and itchiness.
Ingredients
- Melt and pour soap base with glycerine - 2 cups
- Lavender essential oil - 5 drops
- Tea tree essential oil - 5 drops
- Lavender buds - 2 teaspoons
Supplies
- Soap moulds
- Microwave/ saucepan
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Directions
- In a bowl, add small pieces of melt and pour base with glycerine. The quantity should be two cups.
- Place the bowl in the microwave or saucepan for a few minutes until the soap base completely melts.
- Take the bowl out and add 5 drops of each lavender essential oil and tea tree essential oil. Mix with a spatula.
- Now add 2 teaspoons of lavender buds into the mix for gentle exfoliation.
- Transfer the melt and pour soap mix into the soap moulds. Let it sit for a few hours until it turns hard.
- Remove the antifungal soap from the moulds gently. Your soap is ready to tackle any skin problems.
Recipe 2 - Goat Milk Soap Base with Natural Glycerine
Clove essential oil not only contains anti-fungal properties but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps in keeping skin smooth, hydrated, and acne-free.
Ingredients
- Goat milk soap base with natural glycerine - 2 cups
- Coconut oil - 4 teaspoons
- Clove essential oil - 5 drops
- Lemongrass essential oil - 5 drops
Supplies
- Soap moulds
- Microwave/ saucepan
- Knife
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Directions
- In a bowl, add small pieces of goat milk soap base with natural glycerine. The quantity should be two cups.
- Place the bowl in the microwave or saucepan for a few minutes until the soap base completely melts.
- Take the bowl out and add 5 drops of each clove essential oil and lemongrass essential oil. Mix with a spatula.
- Transfer the melt and pour soap mix into the soap moulds. Let it sit for a few hours until it turns hard.
- Remove the antifungal soap from the soap moulds gently. Your soap is ready to tackle any skin problems.
Conclusion
Combining the antifungal ingredients for soap allows you to quickly create an effective soap to treat your recurring concerns. It helps in effective cleaning while moisturizing the skin to keep it happy and healthy. Antifungal soaps are suitable for all skin types. However, a patch test is always recommended before switching to a new product or DIY recipe.
