- Massaging your feet with a scrub boosts blood circulation, which helps relieve aches (1).
- Massaging your feet relaxes your mind and body, thus relieving stress (1).
- It exfoliates and removes calluses, dead skin cells, and dirt, making your feet look and feel amazing.
- It soothes the foot pain and discomfort caused by walking or standing for long hours (1).
Your feet take a beating every day. So, why not shower them with some love? Here are some DIY recipes for amazing foot scrubs to use in your self-care routine.
20 Homemade DIY Foot Scrubs You Can Try
Before you jump to the recipes, here are a few tips that you need to keep in mind:
- Do a patch test with the foot scrub to check for allergic reactions, especially if you are using essential oils.
- Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes before using a scrub. This will enhance the massage experience.
Now, let’s check out the recipes.
1. Peppermint Foot Scrub With Epsom Salt
You Will Need
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
- 3-4 drops peppermint oil
Method
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and transfer to a glass jar.
- Scrub your feet for 10 minutes with this mixture. Leave it on for another 10 minutes.
- Wash and follow up with a moisturizer.
How It Works
Peppermint oil relieves aches and pain (2). Coconut and olive oils soften the feet and moisturize them (3). This scrub is great for tired feet and is suited for all skin types.
Amanda, a blogger, shared her experience of using her homemade peppermint foot scrub for her feet in the blog. She said, “My feet felt smooth and hydrated when I was finished (ⅰ).”
Caution
Do a patch test before using peppermint oil.
2. Coconut Oil And Salt Foot Scrub
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