Mixing 3 drops of grapefruit seed extract into 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and massaging it into skin folds twice daily can eliminate the vinegar-like odor yeast growth can cause in as little as 48 hours, while also soothing irritated skin.
Four Natural Remedies for Common Summer Skin Woes
Hot, sunny days bring their share of minor, slightly embarrassing skin issues. These simple do-at-home remedies help with some of the most common warm-weather hassles.
Stop Yeasty Odor With Grapefruit Seed Extract
Fight Athlete's Foot With a Garlic Massage
Mixing 2 crushed garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, massaging it onto the feet, waiting 5 minutes, then washing it off once a day for a week can tame athlete's foot thanks to a compound in garlic that's toxic to foot fungus.
Stop Sweat Stains With Boric Acid
Mixing 2 teaspoons of boric acid into 1 cup of water and dabbing it onto clean, dry underarms twice daily helps absorb moisture and kill the bacteria responsible for odor.
Kill Nail Fungus With Baking Soda
Mixing 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, applying it to affected nails, rinsing after 15 minutes, and buffing with a nail file helps dry up the moisture that lets fungus grow.
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