The cocoa butter and olive oil used in this cream are soothing for inflamed and infected skin. The coconut oil is not only nourishing, but also has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. The essential oil blend adds to those anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects. Patchouli is anti-fungal but also speeds healing and sooths inflamed skin. Peppermint can be used for a variety of skin conditions and infections and provides relief from itching and redness. Lavender has a soothing effect on inflamed and itchy skin and combats a wide variety of organisms, including fungi. Myrrh is an incredibly useful healing oil and is effective in treating many skin ailments such as athlete’s foot.