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7. Tea Tree Oil
This oil is perhaps the king of antibacterial essential oils. This oil also has antifungal and antiseptic properties, so you cannot go wrong with tea tree oil. This essential oil is very powerful, so you will need to dilute it. Mix four drops of tea tree oil in one teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil then use a cotton ball to apply it to the affected area. Leave this solution on the area for 30 minutes to one hour, and then wipe it off with a soft cloth. Repeat twice each day for best results.
8. Turmeric
The super anti-inflammatory of the spice world! Turmeric also has antibiotic and antiseptic compounds that can fight infections as well as keep them from happening again. Make a paste with a bit of turmeric powder and water, and apply it to your belly button. Allow this solution to dry completely, and then wipe off the excess with a dry cloth. Repeat twice a day to prevent the infection from spreading and to reduce the pain and redness. You can also consume turmeric to fight infections from the inside out. Mix one tablespoon of turmeric powder in one glass of milk or juice and drink once each day.
9. Rubbing Alcohol
This might burn like the dickens, but rubbing alcohol will kill the infections quickly. After the burning subsides, you should have considerable relief from the pain and irritation. Simply soak a cotton ball in some rubbing alcohol and apply it to the infected area. Repeat twice a day for best results. This method can also dry out your skin, so apply a bit of coconut oil to the area to keep it moisturized.
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