After a long summer in flip flops and sandals, your feet are ready for a break and prepped for some TLC. Lots of walking in the sand, barefoot days by the pool – it’s so much fun, but tough on your tootsies. So rather than moving into the winter months with rough, callused feet, DIY foot scrubs are the way to go – especially when it’s so easy! Before bed or right before you hop in the shower is the perfect time to give your feet a little love, followed by some thick, luxurious crème or balm. Ready to get your DIY foot scrub on? Here are two easy recipes to get you started.
Natural Beauty: 2 DIY Foot Scrub Recipes
#1. Honey & Sugar Foot Scrub via The Timeless Now
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 3 drops peppermint essential oil
Combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Stir to fully combine. Using firm strokes, massage the scrub into your feet. Rinse off with warm water and dry feet completely with a towel. Save any unused portion in a lidded container and use within one month.
#2. Peppermint Foot Scrub via Garden Therapy
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 8-10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1/2 tsp dried herbs such as mint, lavender, chamomile
Instructions:
Coconut oil is a solid at room temperature so it will require melting beforehand. Measure sugar into a mason jar, then pour melted coconut oil in. Add essential oil drops and stir well.Add in dried herbs for additional texture and for visual appeal. Try dried mint, lavender, Tip: If you don’t have dried herbs handy you can use the contents of a mint tea bag.
To Use: First soak feet to soften skin. You can use warm water. Apply scrub to heels and massage well to loosen dry, rough skin. Rinse well.
What do you think? Could you start incorporating DIY foot scrubs into your cold-weather beauty routine?
