No matter the season, our feet can take a beating just from running daily errands, even if we’re wearing our most comfortable pair of shoes. If you’re in need of a little pampering, here are four easy, relaxing, and refreshing foot scrub recipes you can make with items you likely already have around the house (and if you don’t, they’re really easy to get). If you can set aside 10 – 15 minutes at the end of your day to treat yourself to one of these mixtures, your feet will thank you.
4 Foot Scrubs You Can Make at Home
1) Peppermint Foot Scrub – The Idea Room has a great basic recipe for an easy and refreshing peppermint foot scrub, perfect to energize tired feet that are constantly on the go.
- Take 1 cup granulated sugar and pour into a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add your favorite Olive Oil or Coconut Oil and mix together until you have a slightly wet, but grainy consistency (really, whatever looks good to you).
- Add a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil.
- Transfer the scrub to a cute bottle and Viola! Peppermint Foot Scrub.
2) Lavender Foot Scrub – For a soothing foot scrub, try this lavender recipe by Frugal Granola.
Ingredients: 1 Cup fine Sea Salt or Epsom Salt, 1/4 – 1/2 Cup Oil (Grapeseed, Sweet Almond, or Olive), 8 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil, 2 Tablespoons of Dried Lavender Buds
How to Make It:
- Measure salt and lavender buds into a clean bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup of oil and stir until it is distributed evenly. If it seems too dry, add another tablespoon of oil. Add oil until you are happy with the consistency.
- Add essential oil and stir well.
- Scoop into a clear jar and label.
3) Strawberry Foot Scrub – This strawberry salt foot scrub featured on Petit Elefant looks like it has all the makings of a refreshing beauty treatment (and makes me secretly crave a margarita!).
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of coarse salt, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 8 fresh strawberries
How to Make It:
1. Pour the coarse salt in mixing bowl. Add the olive oil + stir.
2. On a cutting board use a knife to remove the green tops from the strawberries and slice into a few pieces.
3. Once the strawberries are sliced add them to the salt and olive oil mixture and mix and mash the whole thing together until you have a chunky scrub.
4. Spread the mixture onto your feet and scrub all over. Use some of the strawberry scrub on your calves up to your knees and rub it in, exfoliate until you feel smoother.
5. Rinse your feet/legs/arms with lukewarm water, pat dry with a towel, and coat your feet with lotion.
4) Eucalyptus Foot Scrub – Eucalyptus doesn’t just feel nice, it’s also a fantastic scent for stress relief and relaxation. This foot scrub by Star Haus is perfect for relieving tired feet and increasing their circulation.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Fine or medium ground sea salt (use coarser salt for rougher feet)
- 1 Cup Coconut oil
- 25 drops eucalyptus oil
- 15 drops peppermint oil
Jar
How to Make It:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar.
- Mix well until you find a consistency you like.
- Apply scrub with a washcloth or with hands.
- Gently rub until skin is smooth and supple.
- Rinse with warm water.
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