Tea tree oil

Even though this oil can’t be used as a food ingredient, being highly toxic when ingested, it can be widely used as a topical treatment. Tea tree oil contains a number of compounds called terpinens that have been shown to kill certain bacteria, viruses and fungi.

It’s a perfect remedy for fungal nail infections by using a few drops of tea tree oil alone or mixed with an equal amount of coconut oil.

The same properties make it great for treating bacterial and fungal skin conditions, preventing infection and stimulating skin structure and scar healing. Several studies have shown that it helps reduce the amount and overall severity of acne and also may help relieve inflamed skin caused by contact dermatitis, alleviating pain symptoms.

Plus, if you like to use natural cleaning methods, thanks to its antimicrobial abilities, it can be also used to create your own homemade cleaning products.