Carrier Oils: Grapeseed Oil, MCT Oil
Essential Oils: Tea Tree, Oregano, Patchouli, Geranium Rose, Lemon, Frankincense

This formula utilizes essential oils with broad-spectrum antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-regenerative properties, carried in lipid-based oils that support transdermal penetration and barrier repair.

• Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

• Key Constituents: Terpinen-4-ol, α-terpineol
• Mechanism: Disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity by increasing permeability and causing leakage of intracellular contents.
• Effect: Inhibits the growth of T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, and Candida species. Also reduces inflammation and bacterial co-infections.
• Clinical Note: Studies show it is as effective as clotrimazole in topical applications for tinea pedis.

• Oregano Oil (Origanum vulgare)

• Key Constituents: Carvacrol, thymol
• Mechanism: Disrupts fungal and bacterial cell walls, induces apoptosis in fungal cells, and blocks biofilm formation.
• Effect: Highly antifungal, bactericidal, and effective against azole-resistant strains.
• Clinical Note: Potent against dermatophytes and Candida species, reducing fungal load rapidly.

• Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin)

• Key Constituents: Patchoulol, α-bulnesene
• Mechanism: Inhibits spore germination, reduces oxidative stress in infected tissue, and enhances skin regeneration.
• Effect: Slows fungal replication and soothes inflamed skin. Promotes healing of cracked or scaling areas.
• Clinical Note: Historically used for skin mycoses and acts as both antifungal and dermal tonic.

• Geranium Rose Oil (Pelargonium graveolens)

• Key Constituents: Geraniol, citronellol
• Mechanism: Acts as a cell membrane disrupter for fungi, modulates inflammatory cytokines, and supports skin barrier function.
• Effect: Reduces pruritus, irritation, and fungal growth. Also has mild antimicrobial action against bacteria that can complicate tinea infections.
• Clinical Note: Especially useful in recurrent or inflamed presentations of athlete’s foot.

• Lemon Oil (Citrus limon)

• Key Constituents: Limonene, citral
• Mechanism: Disrupts fungal biofilm formation, inhibits oxidative stress, and increases local circulation.
• Effect: Provides antifungal and mild exfoliating support. Prevents fungal persistence in sweat-prone environments.
• Clinical Note: Useful for maintenance and prevention stages; supports skin detoxification.

• Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)

• Key Constituents: α-pinene, incensole acetate
• Mechanism: Anti-inflammatory through NF-κB inhibition, promotes wound closure and tissue regeneration.
• Effect: Aids in healing of cracked skin and reduces local inflammation and immune hypersensitivity.
• Clinical Note: Assists recovery of skin barrier and prevents post-infection irritation or scarring.

• Grapeseed Oil (Carrier)

• Composition: High in linoleic acid and antioxidants
• Function: Penetrates skin easily, delivers essential oils effectively, and maintains hydration in the skin barrier.
• Benefit: Supports epidermal healing, prevents further skin cracking, and enhances absorption of active compounds.

• MCT Oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides)

• Composition: Caprylic and capric acid esters
• Function: Fast-transdermal absorption supports antifungal activity, and acts as a secondary antifungal agent itself.
• Benefit: Helps spread active oils evenly and deeply into affected skin layers.