If you have yellowing, thickened nails or nails damaged by a persistent fungal infection, this home treatment can help you improve their appearance without resorting to harsh chemicals. You only need two easy-to-get ingredients: lemon and salt. This natural combination helps to cleanse, purify and strengthen your fungus-affected nails.
Why do lemon and salt work?
Lemon, thanks to its high citric acid content, has antifungal, disinfectant and whitening properties. It helps to stop the advance of the fungus and to lighten the affected nail.
Salt, especially sea salt or pink Himalayan salt, acts as a disinfectant, exfoliant and absorbent, removing dead cells and reducing moisture that promotes fungal growth.
Method 1: Direct Application
Ingredients:
Juice of half a lemon
A teaspoon of sea salt
Procedure:
Sprinkle the salt directly on the affected nail.
Rub with the lemon juice until the area is well impregnated.
Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Tip: perform this procedure once or twice a day, depending on the evolution of the nail.
Method 2: Antifungal Bath
Ingredients:
Juice of one lemon
Two tablespoons of salt
A glass of warm water
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Immerse the affected nail for 15 to 20 minutes.
Dry carefully, making sure not to leave any moisture.
Recommended as a complementary daily treatment.
Method 3: Yellow Nail Scrub
Ingredients:
A tablespoon of lemon juice
A teaspoon of coarse salt
Procedure:
