Did you know that your feet are one of the most neglected parts of your body?
And to top it off, your feet are often tired and sore at the end of the day. In fact, the first thing many people do when they first get home is to take off their shoes.
Do your feet require a little TLC but you don’t want to spend the money or time to go to a spa? The solution is easy; create your own homemade spa using foot scrub recipes.
These stress releasing DIY therapies are easy to make and take very little time to prepare.
Invigorating Tea Tree Mint Foot Scrub
An excellent exfoliating foot scrub that is invigorating and refreshing. Both the tea tree and peppermint provide the perfect solution for tired and aching feet. Tea tree oil is known for its many properties such as an expectorant, antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial, fungicide, stimulant, sudorific, balsamic, cicatrisant and insecticide.
And rendering to WebMD, when peppermint oil is applied to the skin it cause surface warmth, which gets rid of pain beneath the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 handful sea salt (about
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 drops tea tree oil
- 2-3 drops peppermint oil
Instructions
- Place a handful of sea salt in a large ceramic or glass bowl.
- Add olive oil, tee tree oil and peppermint oil. Combine well.
- Scrub the mixture on your feet.
- Leave the scrub on for 10 minutes
- Rinse and pat dry
- Apply moisturizer to prevent cracking and dryness
Note: If you have cracked heels, don’t be alarmed if there is a slight sting. The sting is the tea tree and salt working, which is known to kill bacteria.
Original Source: Salt and Ritual
Calming Chamomile Tea Foot Soak
Chamomile or camomile has been a popular herb for many centuries. Its use even dates back to the ancient Roman, Greeks and Egyptians. It is renowned for its many health benefits such as calming and soothing properties for both adults and children.
Rendering to WebMD, a German government organization (Commission E) approved the use of German chamomile on the skin to combat bacteria and to reduce swelling. Research also shows that chamomile works like an anti-inflammatory and help moisturize and heal dry feet.
Ingredients
- Basin for water
- 6-7 chamomile tea bags
- ½ cup bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 tablespoons of raw honey
Instructions
- In a large pan, boil water for the basin.
- Add the teabags in the basin. Allow to seep for about five minutes then remove
- Mix in Epsom salt, lavender oil and honey
- Soak your feet for at least twenty minutes
- Pat dry your feet
- Apply a light layer of coconut oil for a moisturizer
Original Source: Suburban Simplicity
Aromatic Lavender and Salt Foot Scrub
Lavender is a favorite herb for many people. According to Medical News Today, it is known for its many health giving properties especially for the skin such as antiseptic and anti-fungal properties.
Lavender is also used to treat certain skin issues such as psoriasis, wrinkles, acne and other inflammatory conditions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- 2 tablespoons lavender buds
- ½ cup grapeseed oil
- ½ teaspoon lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Pour salt into a large ceramic or glass bowl
- Stir in the lavender buds
- Add grapeseed oil and lavender oil. Mix well
- Lightly dampen your feet with water
- Massage the mixture gently into the skin
- Leave the scrub on for at least 10 minutes
- Rinse and then pat dry your feet
Homemade Coconut Salt Scrub
This is one of the best foot scrubs for cracked and dry feet. Not only does it remove dead cells to make room for new ones, but it supports rejuvenation and healing of the skin.
Applying coconut to the skin is an ancient tradition. As a matter of fact, coconut has been used in many cultures for numerous conditions. For instance, the Pacific Islanders believe that coconut is a cure for everything.
It is even known as “Tree of Life”. The oil is excellent for keeping your skin healthy and young. Actually, coconut has antioxidant properties that slows aging and keeps your skin smooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup vitamin E oil
- 3-4 drops of essential oil of choice
Instructions
- Put salt into a large glass or ceramic bowl
- Stir in coconut oil and vitamin E oil
- Add essential oil of choice. Mix well
- Place your mixture into a glass container until ready to use.
Note: You can omit the vitamin E and use ½ cup coconut oil if preferred.
Original Source: Wonky Wonderful
Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub
This scrub smells good enough to eat. It is also very soothing and good for the skin. And its health benefits are not just attributed to the coconut oil; vanilla also has some amazing properties.
Rendering to Organic Facts, vanilla is thought to be an antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, antidepressant, febrifuge, aphrodisiac, tranquilizer, sedative and relaxant.
Ingredients
- ½ cup solid unrefined coconut oil *
- 1 cup raw sugar
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean pods (more if desired)
Instructions
- In a mixer, add coconut oil. Whisk for about 10 minutes or until fluffy. Stop midway (5 minutes) to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Use your whisk attachment on your mixer.
- Add sugar and the seeds from the vanilla pod (s). Mix for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Place scrub mixture into a glass jar until ready to use.
Notes: Unrefined coconut oil is better for the skin and has a natural coconut aroma. You can use unrefined coconut oil but it will not have much of an aroma.
Original Source: Wonky Wonderful
Honey and Lemon Foot Bath
This recipe is perfect for soothing the feet. In addition, the honey is a humectant that retains and attracts moisture for softer skin. Plus, lemon is the ideal ingredient for removing dead skin cells.
And to top it off, studies show that apple cider vinegar is a great muscle relaxer and anti-bacterial. Dr. Frank Lipman, an expert in the Integrative and Functional Medicine, states that apple cider vinegar helps sooth the skin and relieves muscle pain.
Ingredients
- Basin for water
- Foot stones
- ½ cup raw honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 sliced lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat water to desired temperature
- Place foot rocks into basin
- Add honey to the water. Stir until dissolved
- Mix in apple cider vinegar
- Add sliced lemon
- Soak your feet for at least twenty minutes
- Pat dry your feet
- Apply a light layer oil for a moisturizer
Note: You can also use a pumice stone to remove dead skin and encourage circulation. Use the pumice stone on occasion while relaxing and soaking your feet.
Original Source: Babble
Homemade Rosemary and Peppermint Foot Scrub
The pairing of rosemary and peppermint makes for the ideal foot scrub for aches, rejuvenation and dryness. Rosemary helps tone your skin and remove dryness.
It can also give your skin a healthy glow if applies on a regular basis. And with the addition of peppermint, all your aches and pains will be relieved.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup bath salts (Epsom, Kosher or sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (more if desired)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 3-4 drops of peppermint oil
Instructions
- Place the salt into a large glass or ceramic bowl
- Stir in coconut oil and olive oil
- Stir in peppermint oil
- Add rosemary. Mix well
- Adjust the oils if too wet or to dry
- Use the mixture as a scrub or in a warm foot bath
Place your mixture into a glass container until ready to use.
Original Source: The Small Things Blog
Soothing Yogurt and Crushed Pineapple Foot Scrub
This tropical scrub is the ideal exfoliate. It has the refreshing and healing attributes of yogurt. In fact, yogurt is believed to combat infections such as ringworm and athletes foot.
The scrub also has pineapples rich source of vitamin C and proteolytic enzymes that help dissolve dead skin cells and stimulate new skin growth.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple (crushed)
- 1-2 tablespoons yogurt
- ½ cup raw sugar
Instructions
- Add pineapple to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse for 5 seconds or until the pineapple is in small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt and sugar
- Stir in the pineapple until combined
- Gently ,massage the mixture into the skin
- Leave the scrub on for at 10 minutes or longer
- Rinse and then pat dry your feet
Stimulating Coffee Soak for the Feet
Are your feet tired and sore after a longs days’ work? Why not wake them up with a coffee soak? In fact, soaking your tired and sore feet in a coffee foot bath is quite invigorating and also refreshing.
And while you are brewing, you might as well make a cup to relax with while you soak your feet.
Ingredients
- Basin for your water
- 1 cup raw honey
- ½ cup bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- 2 cups brewed coffee
Instructions
- Heat water in a large pot
- Stir in honey until dissolved
- Fill the basin with hot water
- Add the salt and coffee an
- Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes
- Pat your feet dry
- Follow with a light layer of oil for moisturizer
Lemon Juice and Powdered Tea Foot Soak
When your feet are aching and your cupboards seem empty, this foot scrub recipe is the ideal solution. Actually, the simple ingredients can be found in most every kitchen.
And to top it off, it contains healing ingredients for your tired feet. With the antioxidants of tea and the exfoliating properties of lemon, this foot scrub will have you rejuvenated in no time.
Ingredients
- Basin for warm water
- ½ lemon
- ½ cup powdered tea
Instructions
- Heat water in a large pot
- Pour water into the basin
- Add the juice of half a lemon
- Stir in powdered tea
- Soak your feet for 20 or more minutes
- Pat your feet dry
- Apply a light application of oil for moisturizer
Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak
This traditional vinegar soak recipe is tried and true. It is renowned for helping with numerous conditions such as relieving tired feet, eliminating odor, detoxifying and helping with athlete’s feet.
It is also a simple recipe that can be made anytime you feel the need to pamper yourself and relax your feet.
Ingredients
- Basin for warm water
- 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 drop essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the water in a large pot
- Fill basin with warm water
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar
- Add essential oil if desired
- Soak your feet for 15 – 20 minutes
- Remove your feet and pat dry
- Follow up with a moisturizer
Note: if you have any open wounds or chap skin, the vinegar may sting.
Rejuvenating Camphor and Eucalyptus Honey Soak
Camphor and eucalyptus are a strong and effective combination for very tired and sore feet. In addition, this foot soak will take all your aches away.
Moreover, both are powerful herbs that help with many ailments. The various properties of eucalyptus are as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and stimulant.
Ingredients
- Basin of warm water
- 1 cup of raw honey
- 2 cups bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- 2 tablespoons almond oil
- 6 drops eucalyptus oil
- 4 drops camphor oil
- 4 drops arnica oil, optional
Instructions
- Heat the water in a large pot
- Stir in the honey until dissolved
- Fill basin with heated water
- Mix in the bath salts
- Stir in almond oil, eucalyptus oil, camphor oil and arnica oil (if desired)
- Soak your feet for 20 minutes
- Towel dry
- Apply moisturizer
DIY Sugar Cookie Foot Scrub
This foot scrub recipe is perfect for whenever you need to pamper your feet. It has the simplest ingredients that can be put together in no time.
In addition, the aroma that escapes from the jar when opened is like the cookies grandma used to make. In fact, you can design your own labels and make the perfect gift for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup raw sugar, granulated
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 half pint glass mason jar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and raw sugar. Whisk until completely combined.
- Stir in olive oil and vanilla extract. Using a fork, mash together until all of the oil is mixed into the sugar.
- Pack the mixture into your mason jar.
- If desired, add a label and a bow for gifts
Original Source: So Let’s Hangout
Yummy Strawberry and Sugar Scrub
This yummy strawberry scrub has the aroma of homemade jam and is a refreshing delight for your feet. Plus, its beautiful color makes the ideal gift around the holidays and Valentines.
And you will be happy to know that strawberries have numerous benefits for your skin. Strawberries are great for anti-aging, UV skin protection, prevent cracks and roughness and soften the skin.
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries
- ½ cup raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash strawberries using a fork
- Mix in sugar
- Stir in olive oil, mix well
- Gently apply scrub
- Allow to set for 20 minutes
- Rinse
- Towel dry your feet
- Apply moisturizer
Original Source: Mommy Musings
Invigorating Orange and Apple Sugar Scrub
This season, treat yourself to a festive and invigorating foot scrub. You can also make extra for a nice reserve for rainy days or for a special gift during the holidays.
Oranges are renowned for stimulating the senses and relieving anxiety. Apple is a festive food that conjures up memories and good cheer. In addition, tis scrub exfoliates the skin plus helps you feel revived.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw sugar
- ½ cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2-3 drops orange essential oil
- 2-3 drops apple essential oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the sugar
- Mix in the olive oil
- Add the orange and apple essential oil
- Combine well
- Gently apply scrub
- Leave on for 20 minutes
- Rinse and pat dry your feet
- Apply moisturizer
Original Source: Seven Clown Circus
Luxurious Rosemary and Rose Petal Scrub
This is a popular and luxurious scrub for the feet that leaves you feeling pampered after use. The rose petal adds a sweet and aromatic moisturizer that softens the skin.
Healing rosemary supports healthy skin and revitalizes the feet. Plus the sugar gently exfoliates; removing unwanted dead skin and revitalizing new skin cells. This recipe makes the ideal gift for your friends, family and self.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw sugar
- 2-3 fresh aromatic roses
- 1-2 sprigs rosemary
- Sesame oil
- 3-5 drops rose essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- With a mortar and pestle, pound together the rose petals and rosemary
- Place rose and rosemary mixture in a large bowl
- Add enough sesame oil to form a paste
- Stir in sugar
- Add more oil if needed
- Gently rub the mixture onto your feet
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes
- Rinse and pat dry your feet
- Apply moisturizer
Brown Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub
This is a simple recipe that can be easily made when you need it the most. When days are long and you lack energy, you can quickly create the perfect scrub to ease your feet.
In addition, it can be used as a basic recipe for adding your favorite essential oils and herbs. For example, add chamomile for comfort, peppermint for energizing or rose for euphoria.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-2 drops essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- In small bowl, combine olive oil and sugar
- Mix in baking soda
- Stir in essential oil, if desired
- Gently rub the mixture on feet
- Leave on for 15-20 minutes
- Rinse and pat dry
- Apply moisturizer
Camphor Oil and Honey Scrub
Camphor has been used for a variety of skin conditions for many years. As well, honey is renowned to treat many skin problems. For example, honey is often used to awaken the skin and make it glow.
Camphor includes many properties as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, anesthetic, disinfectant, inflammatory, stimulant and nervous pacifier.
Ingredients
- Basin of water
- 1 cup bath salts (Epsom or sea salt)
- 3-4 drops camphor oil
Instructions
- Heat water and add to basin
- Stir in honey
- Add bath salts and camphor oil
- Soak feet for 20 minutes
- Pat dry with towel
- Apply moisturizer
Coconut Milk Foot Soak
Most everyone knows that coconut is very beneficial to the health. However, many are not aware that coconut milk has been for centuries by the Pacific Islanders and many other cultures. In fact, many claim that coconut milk is an ancient aged defying remedy.
Frankly, coconut milk is excellent for the skin. Coconut milk promotes healthy hair and skin. As well, the fatty acids are a natural antiseptic that may help skin infections, wounds and itchy, dry skin.
Ingredients
- Basin for water
- 1 cup organic coconut milk
- 10 drops of clove essential oil
Instructions
- Fill the basin with warm water
- Stir in coconut milk
- Add the clove essential oil
- Soak feet for 15 -20 minutes
- Remove and pat dry
- Apply moisturizer
Scrumptious Peach Sugar Scrub
This is just too scrumptious for words. It reminds me of peach cobbler on a sunny day. It is also just as comforting as a scrub. Even better, the peaches are great for your skin.
Plus the sugar is an amazing exfoliate. Moreover, the recipe is super easy and can be created in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw sugar
- ½ cup olive or canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2-3 drops of peach essential oil
Instructions
- Pour the sugar in a bowl
- Add olive oil
- Stir in essential oil
- Gently rub the mixture apply the scrub
- Allow to set for 15 -20 minutes
- Remove and pat dry
- Use moisturizer
Original Source: Seven Clown Circus
It’s All about Preference
If you have never made a scrub for the feet, don’t feel intimidated by the numerous choices. The best way to select is to describe what you need. Are your feet tired? Or are they dry and chapped?
Select a recipe according to your needs. Another thing to consider is your personal taste. What are your favorite essential oils? Do you have a favorite ingredient? Once you decide, choosing the perfect recipes are easy.
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