Home Made Foot Soak

When you think about natural skin care, don't forget your feet.  Do your feet get the post-winter blues? Do you spend too much time on your feet?

Spring is a time to think about getting your feet ready for open toed sandals with these natural foot care recipes! But this page will show you how to keep your feet soft and lovely all year round.

Do you get dry soles and dehydrated feet from all that keeping them warm in Ugg boots, slippers and thick socks? Covering your feet up may keep them warm but that lack of air doesn't do them any good whatsoever. A long tiring day on your feet at any time of year can wear you out! Why not treat your feet to a natural pedicure?

On this page you will find natural recipes, that are kind to the environment as well as your feet. Read on and find out how to make a Home Made Foot Soak and give your feet a natural pedicure using these Home Made Skincare Recipes for Feet.

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Use a selection of herbs to soothe your sore feet. All you have to do is brew a strong mix of finely chopped fresh herbs by adding them to hot water.

Make enough to half fill the bowl you are going to use to soak your feet.

Use as many of these herbs as possible:

Lavendar

Sage

Pennyroyal

Rosemary

Yarrow

You can also use Pine Needles.

Make the water as hot as you can bear and soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes.

Finish by plunging your feet into cold water mixed with 4 tablespoons of witch hazel.

Pat your feet dry and massage with Aromatherapy Oil.

To start treating the dry skin on your feet buff the dry areas with an emery board. Use gentle strokes to remove the dry (and dead) outer layers. Then soak your feet in warm water for at least five minutes. You can add salt to soften the skin if you wish.

Lift one foot out of the water and apply the natural foot scrub (see recipe below) in small circular motions. You can also spread some onto a pumice stone to work on the areas of the feet with the hardest skin, such as the heels or the side of the big toe.

As well as smoothing the skin surface of the feet and removing dead skin, the exfoliating action of the natural foot scrub increases circulation, while at the same time stimulating the lymph flow.

Rinse off the exfoliating scrub and repeat on the other foot.

Remove feet from the warm water and dry them. Wrap them in a heated towel for five minutes. Then finally apply the natural foot oil and massage into each foot.

Tired feet after a long day? If you don't have time to give your feet a natural pedicure, then use the natural foot refresher (see below for recipe) as a quick pickme up.

2 teaspoons avocado oil

2 teaspoons jojoba oil

45 ml of light olive oil

2 teaspoons sweet almond oil

4 teaspoons vodka

20 drops cyprus essential oil

30 drops lavender oil

20 drops peppermint oil

10 drops tea tree oil

Put all the ingredients into a 100 ml bottle - or you could use a sterilised glass jar with a lid. Shake well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and then leave to blend for 4 days.

Store in a cool dark place