Treat Yourself a Foot Spa

When you feel like the universe hasn’t been giving you a fair shake, you definitely deserve a little at-home pampering. Maybe a long day on your feet put you in a foul mood. Treat your tootsies to this spa foot soak and let your sour mood melt away.

Benefits of SPA Foot soak

• Ease foot discomfort
• Exfoliate and soften the skin on your feet
• Deodorize Feet
• Promotes relaxation and sleep

Basic Supplies

To make use of the foot soak ideas below, be sure to have these basics:

• Tub. For each soak, you’ll want a bathtub, a large, shallow washbasin, or a foot tub.
• Towel. Have a towel, bath mat, or drying cloth nearby, too.
• Time. Soak for 15 to 60 minutes.
• Warm water. Have some additional hot water available to freshen up the water if you’re not using a bathtub.
• Cool water. Finish each foot soak with a cool water rinse.

better circulation foot soak

• 1/2 cup Epsom Salt
• 2 drops of ginger essential oil,
• 2 drops of cypress essential oil,
• 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil,
• 1 drop of wintergreen essential oil
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil
• Warm water

This foot soak is designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation for tired feet. Ginger oil and wintergreen in the recipe have that spicy tangy smells, which helps for blood circulation. Eucalyptus and cypress essential oil both have antimicrobial activity, thus helps for foot deodorization. And finally, lavender oil promotes relaxation not just to the foot muscle, the aroma helps also settling down the mood.

sore foot and muscle relaxation FOOT SOAK

• 1/2 cup Epsom salt
• 4 drops Copaiba essential oil
• 4 drops PanAway® essential oil blend
• Warm water

This foot soak is designed to treat sore feet or any foot muscle pain. Panaway is a synergy blend from Young Living, one of the properties of the oil is that it helps drive the pain and soreness away.

Copaiba essential oil in the recipe act as an anti-inflammatory, promote wound healing, and provides pain relief.

Directions:

1. Mix the Epsom salt and essential oils in a small bowl.
2. Find a container that is big enough for your feet. Fill this with warm water up to your ankles.
3. Add the salt mixture into the container and mix it a little. Let the bath soak dissolve for 2 minutes. 
4. Check the temperature of the water to make sure it’s the right warmth for you.
5. Slip your feet into the foot soak, and keep them submerged for 30 to 45 minutes. Sit back, relax, and Netflix.
6. Rinse your feet with cool water. Thoroughly dry your feet and use some lotion to lock in moisture. You can also massage your feet while applying lotion to further ease any discomfort you may be feeling.
7. And finally, put on your socks and enjoy the relaxation!

TO ENJOY FURTHER…

Along with a foot soak, turn on your diffuser with this recipe which promotes further relaxation, play your favorite tunes, enjoy a book and your favorite hot beverage, or multitask with another pampering treatment, such as a DIY Face Mask, mini manicure… To take it a step further, exfoliate your feet to remove dead skin. While the skin around your toenails is soft, you can also take the time to take care of your toenails.

note:

• If you want to exfoliate your feet, after 30 to 45 minutes of soaking, pour a small amount of Epsom salt on your hand and gently rub them over your heels and other areas that need exfoliation.
• Avoid foot soaks if you have any open sores, cuts, or ulcers on your feet.
• Use smaller amounts of the ingredients if you have very dry or sensitive skin.
• To enjoy the maximum benefits of the foot soak, 100% pure grade essential oils are needed.

SORE FEET AND MUSCLE RELAXATION FOOT SOAK

Recipe by CalleighCourse: Beauty RecipesDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

serving

Prep time

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Epsom salt

• 4 drops Copaiba essential oil

• 4 drops PanAway® essential oil blend

• Warm water

Directions

• Mix the Epsom salt and essential oils in a small bowl.
• Find a container that is big enough for your feet. Fill this with warm water up to your ankles.
• Add the salt mixture into the container and mix it a little. Let the bath soak dissolve for 2 minutes. 
• Check the temperature of the water to make sure it’s the right warmth for you.
• Slip your feet into the foot soak, and keep them submerged for 30 to 45 minutes. Sit back, relax, and Netflix.
• Rinse your feet with cool water. Thoroughly dry your feet and use some lotion to lock in moisture.
• You can also massage your feet while applying lotion to further ease any discomfort you may be feeling.
• And finally, put on your socks and enjoy the relaxation!

Notes

• If you want to exfoliate your feet, after 30 to 45 minutes of soaking, pour a small amount of Epsom salt on your hand and gently rub them over your heels and other areas that need exfoliation.
• Avoid foot soaks if you have any open sores, cuts, or ulcers on your feet.
• Use smaller amounts of the ingredients if you have very dry or sensitive skin.
• To enjoy the maximum benefits of the foot soak, 100% pure grade essential oils are needed.

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Calleigh

Hi, I am Calleigh, MEng Chemical Engineering and a process engineer, and I'm here to show you how to DIY your skincare and household products with the correct formulation and using only natural ingredients. I believe that eating good food (Yes I have cooking recipes too!) and living in a chemical-free environment are the keys to having a healthy lifestyle. And that doesn't need to be expensive.