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Today I would like to share with you an easy DIY Epsom salt foot scrub Recipe. Give yourself a foot spa right at home for a calming, aromatherapy enriched experience. This recipe will work great for everyone who is looking for silky, smooth feet. Moreover, it is relaxing and makes you feel refreshed. Not only, the topical application of Epsom salt; which is the “star ingredient” of this amazing foot scrub is known to calm the nerves, soothe aching muscles, but also it gets you rid of the callus i.e the dead skin on your heels making them ready for your summer flip- flops.
Down below you will find
- Why you should try this Epsom salt foot scrub?
- What all you need to make this Foot Scrub?
- How to make this Foot Scrub?
- How to use this scrub for spa-like experience?
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Why you should try this Epsom salt foot scrub?
Epsom Salt- The Star Ingredient
Epsom Salt is a Great Exfoliant. Due to its crystalline structure, it is coarse and perfect for removing dead skin cells leaving your skin smooth and fresh. Also, this Epsom salt (Magnesium Sulphate) is used typically to soothe aching muscles and relieving tension. There is no denying the fact that it is particularly used to relieve some of the common ailments like Athlete’s Foot, remove splinters, treat toenail fungus, soothe sprains and bruises, ease discomforts of gout. Moreover, It is being widely used to reduce swelling and inflammation. In addition to this, Uses of Epsom salt in the beauty industry for removing dead skin, dislodging blackheads, removing foot odor, etc. are not unknown.
Baking Soda
The old fashioned Sodium Bicarbonate has been used for centuries in the beauty industry. In this recipe, it does not only act as a great exfoliator but also it’s antibacterial and antifungal properties make it the first line of treatment for removing dead skin and psoriasis. Besides fine grains of the baking soda and the fizzy action of adding it to the lemon juice dissolves callus (Check source)
Peppermint oil/ Tea Tree oil
These oils have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. They naturally cleanse the skin, have a cooling effect which soothes irritated and inflamed skin. It’s also associated with soothing muscle pains. (check source)
Also check these six natural homemade scrubs for glowing skin, if you haven’t already.
Ingredients to make this Foot Scrub
- Epsom Salt- 2 Tsp
- Baking Soda- 1Tsp
- Olive Oil – 2tsp
- Peppermint/ Sweet Orange Essential Oil- 2-3 drops
- Food Color (optional) – 2-3 drops
- Mason Jar/ Bowl to Hold
How to make the Epsom Salt Foot Scrub?
The directions are very simple. Just follow this step by step as mentioned down below.
Start by measuring 1Tsp of baking soda, pour it in a bowl. Add 2 Tsp of Epsom Salt to this. Gently stir both the coarse ingredients.
Following, we will add the wet ingredients starting with 2tsp of olive oil. start mixing with the salt and baking soda mixture. Then, add two to three drops of essential oil. I have used sweet orange and peppermint. I personally prefer sweet orange but you can also add lavender or tea tree oil, that’s totally up to you.
Next up, add 1 – 2 drops of food color of your choice. I have used raspberry red. Don’t worry it won’t stain your feet, we just want to give a nice color to the scrub, not your feet. Such tini tiny amount won’t hurt, Right!!
Last but not the least, always place your scrub in an airtight jar, since Epsom salt has a tendency to draw moisture and hardening into chunks.
How to use the Epsom salt foot scrub for spa-like experience?
So, now that you have made this amazing scrub. Let us set up the mood for the spa. Lock up yourself in the bathroom, light up some scented candles, prepare the Tub. Fill the tub with lukewarm water. Divide the scrub into two equal parts. Pour one part in the tub, to this add a small amount of shampoo, few lime drops, throw in some fresh rose petals if you like. Soak your feet for 5 minutes. then, scrub your feet with the other half of the foot scrub that we kept earlier. Be gentle and scrub for another five minutes. dip your feet in the tub for another 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, read a book, listen to your favorite record. Thereafter, rinse off and pat dry. Massage with a Moisturizer. I am sure you will feel fresh and revived.
Do tell me how it turned out for you. If you want some more information or have any suggestions, Just drop an email or comment down below. I will be happy to help !!
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