We’re no strangers to the fact that life can get busy. Sometimes the first thing to remind you to slow down is your feet! Feeling tired, achy, or sore? Give fatigued feet some much-needed pampering with an essential oil-infused foot bath soak! Soak your feet in this luscious blend of Epsom salt and a few drops of essential oils. Add it to warm or hot water as you see fit, and let the worries of your day float away!
1. Pour Epsom salt into a small glass container.
2. Add essential oils and stir to mix all of the ingredients.
3. Pour the mixture into your bathtub or a foot basin. Be sure to add enough warm water to cover your feet.
4. Stir the mixture in the water until the salt dissolves. You can do this with your feet or a spoon.
5. Add AlkaLime and stir until it’s dissolved.
6. Soak your feet for 20-30 minutes. Once finished, pat your feet dry with a towel, put on a pair of socks, and go to bed.
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Thanks for all the great ideas! My pedicurist said to do a foot soak for toenail fungus but I am sure adding a variety of oil (especially Thieves) is even better. In winter I use animal scents ointment on my hands at bedtime for cracked hands. Also, Tender Tush is a great hand or foot cream.
I start with a dry brushing of my feet and ankles followed by a soak in a mixture of 2 drops Neroli, 2 drops Peppermint with an overflowing cup of epsom salts.
I have tried several different combinations myself and found that 1 drop of sandalwood and 2 drops of Thieves along with a handful of sea salt works wonderful. After a 20 minute soak in warm water, towel dry and apply V-6 with 2 drops of peppermint to each leg and foot! It leaves your feet and legs soft and cool.
Epsom Salt + Baking Soda + Ginger Essential Oil work great as a foot detox.
My favorite recipe is Epsom salt , 6 drops of Valor, 2 drops Aroma Life, 1 drop Joy. mix in mason jar and cover overnight. Just opening the top and inhaling the aroma is lovely. But pour out some of the mix, add warm water to cover your feet and the aroma is relaxing while soothing tired achyley feet. Perfect after a long hard day on your feet.
I like your blogs and oil tips. I save almost everyone on in a folder for easy access.
This helps me for swollen ankles: I put 2 drops fennel,4 drops cypress and 8 drops tangerine or lemon oil in 1/2cup Epsom salt,stir, then put it in foot bath,warm water and soak feet and ankles. I use the lavender hand and body lotion to keep my feet soft, sometimes I mix 1or2 drops lavender oil in lotion for a better night sleep.
My heels are dry and cracked so terribly bad that nothing has worked for them. I can't wait to try this! Thank you.
I've never thought of using AlkaLime this way--I love it and will add it from now on! I've used either peppermint (mid day) or peace and calming (bed time). One year I gave my prayer group containers of Epsom salt as gifts and then let everyone choose what oil to add. They choose peace and calming, joy, and rose. They had a very hard time choosing just one. Next time I will print out these recipes and let them go to town!
Any ideas for someone with super sensitive feet?