A-to-Z List Essential Oils for Athlete's Foot:

A fungal infection which usually begins between the toes.

Athlete's foot may occur in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes.

Common symptoms include a scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging, and burning.

Treatment involves topical applications containing anti-fungal properties such as essential oils below:

  • Bergamot

    Bergamot

    (Citrus × limon)

    Aroma Description: Bergamot Essential Oil smells citrusy and possesses a beautifully complex aroma with underlying floral and bitter characteristics.

  • Cedarwood, Atlas

    Cedarwood, Atlas

    (Cedrus atlantica)

    Aroma Description: Woody and sweet. Atlas Cedar Oil is a bit sharper than Virginian Cedarwood Oil. The aroma is reminiscent of artificial mothballs.

  • Cedarwood, Virginian

    Cedarwood, Virginian

    (Juniperus virginiana)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Balsamic, Slightly sweet, woody. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.

  • Chamomile, German (Blue Chamomile)

    Chamomile, German (Blue Chamomile)

    (Matricaria chamomilla)

    Aroma Description: Sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Cypress

    Cypress

    (Cupressus sempervirens)

    Aroma Description: Cypress Essential Oil smells fresh, herbaceous, woody and slightly coniferous in aroma.

  • Hyssop

    Hyssop

    (Hyssopus officinalis subsp. officinalis)

    Aroma Description: Hyssop Essential Oil smells fresh, earthy, fruity, woody, slightly sweet and camphorous.

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.

  • Lavender Stoechas

    Lavender Stoechas

    (Lavandula stoechas)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Slightly floral

  • Myrrh

    Myrrh

    (Commiphora myrrha)

    Aroma Description: Warm, earthy, woody and balsamic

  • Peppermint

    Peppermint

    (Mentha piperita)

    Aroma Description: Intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and is more intense in fragrance than Spearmint Essential Oil.

  • Tagetes

    Tagetes

    (Tagetes minuta)

    Aroma Description: Bittersweeet, fresh, green, herbaceous, slightly citrus, slightly floral, slightly sweet, soft, slightly fruity

  • Tea Tree

    Tea Tree

    (Melaleuca alternifolia)

    Aroma Description: Medicinal, fresh, woody, earthy and herbaceous.

  • Tea Tree, Lemon

    Tea Tree, Lemon

    (Leptospermum petersonii)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Citrus, Fresh, Lemony, Medicinal