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8 Types of Foot Soaks which can solve Health and Skin Problems

  • Warm water
  • Tea tree oil – 10 drops
  • Epsom salt – 1 tsp
  • Peppermint oil – 10 drops

Mix all the ingredients and soak your feet in the solution for about an hour. It also relaxes and relieves stress.

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4. Eucalyptus Soak for Stress

eucalpytus foot soaks

Feel like a spa-inspired foot soak while indulging in a eucalyptus foot soak. It makes you feel immensely relaxed and soothing.

To make this stress-free soak add 12 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 1 tablespoon Epsom salt to a container full of warm water. Mix all the ingredients and soak your feet in the solution of 30 minutes or an hour.  As the water cools down, replace it with warm water again.

5. Herbal Soak for Tiredness

herbal foot soaks

On stressful days, after an hour’s workout in the gym, or sitting for a long time, you can try this home remedy which will help the body function normally. Moreover, you’ll get a detoxified and healthy skin because of the herbal ingredients in the soak. They get infused into your skin and do wonders by improving skin and providing relaxation.

Required Ingredients
  • Epsom or Sea salt – 2 tbsp
  • Baking soda – 1 tsp
  • Olive oil – 1 tsp
  • Herbs (parsley, mint or rosemary)

Make a foot soak with sea salt, baking soda, olive oil, and your preferred herbs like parsley, mint, rosemary or any others. Soak your feet for 30 minutes and stay relaxed.

6. Baking Soda for Dry skin

Worrying with pigmented feet? Baking soda or vitamin C can greatly help to remove dead skin from the feet. However, if you’ve any feet allergies or sensitive skin you can use vitamin C ingredients like lemon or orange juice.

Add 2-3 tsp of baking soda to your foot soak and place your into the solution for 10 minutes. Later, immediately apply a thick moisturizer to avoid dryness.

7. Lavender Soak for Sore Muscles

lavender oil foot soaks

Lavender is one such incredible ingredient used as a natural pain reliever. The soak with lavender essential oil can relax down your muscles and calm your mind with its beautiful fragrance.

Required Ingredients
  • Lavender essential oil – 10 drops
  • Epsom salts – 1/2 cup

To the foot bath, add all the ingredients and soak your feet for 20 minutes.

8. ACV Soak for Toenail Fungus

ACV foot soaks

The antibacterial and antifungal properties of apple cider vinegar will help cracked feet by removing the dead skin. It also helps soothe dry skin, foot odor, and toenail fungus.

For the ACV soak, mix 1 part of vinegar with 2 parts of water and soak your feet in the solution for 15 minutes. You can use any beautiful aromatic essential oils if you think ACV has a foul smell.

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