| A foot soak also known as a foot bath is a wonderful | | | | Lavender Herbal foot bath |
| way to repay our feet. Taking care of our feet is not | | | | Ingredients |
| only applying nail-polish, performing a foot scrub, or | | | | * 5 liters of water |
| cutting our toenails. They work hard for us, and | | | | * 2 drops of lavender essential oil |
| although they are a strong and complex anatomical | | | | * 1/4 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt |
| structure, they need that extra step in foot care to | | | | Preparation |
| make they even more resilient. | | | | * Boil water and cool down a bit |
| These recipes have different effects. A salt foot bath | | | | * Add lavender oil and salt |
| relaxes the feet and takes away the swelling. | | | | * Soak your feet |
| Essential oils are versatile: lavender essential oil foot | | | | Lavender is not only used in relaxing bubble baths and |
| bath has a very relaxing effect unlike the peppermint | | | | foot massage, it is a wonderful ingredients for your |
| foot soak recipe that rejuvenates the feet. | | | | feet. It smells good and provides relaxation your feet |
| Baking powder homemade foot soak | | | | need. |
| * 1/2 cup of rice | | | | You could also try sandlewood or Ylang Ylang oils, |
| * water | | | | they also have a soothing effect. |
| * 3 tablespoons of baking powder | | | | Peppermint foot soak recipe |
| Preparation | | | | Ingredients |
| * Cook rice in enough water so you have rice water | | | | * Water enough to cover your feet and reach your |
| left, around 2-3 cups | | | | ankles |
| * Add baking powder into it, let it cool down a bit and | | | | * 3 drops of peppermint essential oil |
| soak your fee | | | | * 1 drop of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 drop of lemon |
| * Soak them for as long as the water is warm | | | | essential oil (these two are optional but aid the |
| * Dry them well | | | | invigorating sensation of this foot soak |
| This simple recipe is very effective for smelly feet as | | | | Preparation |
| baking powder acts as an antibacterial agent | | | | * Boil water and let it cool down a bit. |
| preventing excessive perspiration. It kills the existing | | | | * Add the oils and soak feet as long as you like |
| bacteria and prevents any possible infections. The rice | | | | Skin softening soak |
| water is good for improving micro-circulation. | | | | Ingredients |
| To make it into a tea tree oil foot soak, try adding a | | | | * 1/4 fresh lemon juice |
| couple of drops of tea tree essential oil into it. Tea tree | | | | * a bit of cinnamon |
| oil is one of the best ingredients to use in order to fight | | | | * 2 tablespoons of olive oil |
| fungal infections such as athlete's foot home remedy. | | | | * 1/4 cup of milk |
| Chopping some parsley into it also has an antibacterial | | | | * 1/4 water |
| effect and helps improve the circulation. | | | | Preparation |
| Salt foot bath | | | | * Mix all the ingredients and soak your feet as long as |
| Ingredients | | | | you like |
| * 1/2 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt | | | | * In order to maintain the effects this foot soak use it 2 |
| * Water | | | | times a week |
| Preparation | | | | After you are done with this foot soak, your skin will |
| * Prepare a large pan of water. Boil it and let it cool | | | | feel smooth and pedicure will be a breeze. Cuticle care |
| down to a temperature you feel comfortable with | | | | is performed after this, as they are softened and can |
| * Add salt into it, let it dissolve and soak your feet | | | | be pushed back painlessly. |
| Salt helps tired, swollen, and achy feet. A solution | | | | Foot soak combined with reflexology or foot massage |
| containing salt and water is hypertonic compared to | | | | is a great way to relax or rejuvenate your feet. You |
| your skin and skin cells. This means that it drains | | | | can combine oils, ingredients, and find ahomemade foot |
| excess water out of your feet and soaks it up. | | | | soak that is perfect for you. |