{"id":40304,"date":"2022-03-14T08:30:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T14:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=40304"},"modified":"2024-09-25T08:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:01:00","slug":"how-why-use-essential-oil-on-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/how-why-use-essential-oil-on-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should you put essential oils on your feet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When it comes to self-care, does it ever feel like there\u2019s something missing? You\u2019ve probably tried all sorts of things like massages, facials, and long baths, but have you ever given thought to how your feet are doing? On our blog we\u2019ve discussed putting essential oils <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oil-uses-bath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the bath<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on your face<\/a>, in a diffuser, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oilyandlovingit.com\/2015\/12\/dark-chocolate-gingerbread-truffles-recipe-with-essential-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in your recipes<\/a>, but now we\u2019re going to talk about how you can <span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>take care of your feet with essential oils and infuse a whole new element of self-care into your life.<\/strong><\/span> These tips are easy, simple, and effective, so all you have to do is kick up your feet, sit back, and let us show you the ropes!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>Best essential oils for feet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While this list could go on for days, here are some of our favorite foot care essential oils:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/bergamot-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bergamot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/clary-sage-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clary Sage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/cypress-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cypress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/eucalyptus-globulus-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eucalyptus Globulus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/geranium-bourbon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geranium Bourbon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youngliving.queue-it.net\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=blackfridayweek2023&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Flavender-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemon-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/lemongrass-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemongrass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/marjoram-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marjoram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fpeppermint-essential-oil&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppermint<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/roman-chamomile-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roman Chamomile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/rosemary-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosemary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/tea-tree-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tea Tree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/thyme-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thyme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/us\/en\/product\/ylang-ylang-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ylang Ylang<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"max-width:375px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"1276\" alt=\"Man pouring essential oil drop into hand - Young Living Lavender Life Blog \" title=\"APAC Lifestyle Father Son Foot Rub 12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-40317\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27979%27%20height%3D%271276%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20979%201276%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27979%27%20height%3D%271276%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568-200x261.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568-400x521.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568-600x782.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568-800x1043.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-12-e1646929155568.jpg 979w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : -2.5%;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>YL tip:<\/strong><\/span> Apply 3\u22124 drops of any of these essential oils to the bottoms of your feet for an essential oil foot massage. If you want to mix it up, try one of our DIY blend recipes listed later in this post!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>Why should you put essential oils on your feet? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many reasons why putting essential oils on your feet may be the key to your self-care routine.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>1. Essential oils can be easily absorbed through your feet. <\/strong><\/span>Did you know that the pores on the bottoms of your feet are the largest on your body? This makes your feet a uniquely absorbent place to apply essential oils that can help support your self-care routine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #566374\">2. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>Applying oils to your feet will help you feel extra pampered. <\/strong><\/span>After a long day, the first thing you likely want to do is kick back and relax to your favorite TV show, snacks in hand. A simple foot massage on tired, worn-out feet is a great way to add an extra sign to your body that it\u2019s time to relax and help instill your schedule with specific relaxation time.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>3. The skin on your feet is less sensitive. <\/strong><\/span>From the time you first started walking, your feet have gotten their fair share of wear and tear. As a result, the skin on your feet is thicker and less sensitive than the skin on other parts of your body. This means that you are less likely to have a reaction when using essential oils on your feet. But, as always, <span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>make sure to spot test new oils on a small area of skin to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>4. Your feet are full of pressure points. <\/strong><\/span>According to the ancient Chinese medicinal practice of foot reflexology, specific areas on your feet correspond to different organs and parts of your body.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"max-width:660px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1283\" alt=\"Father and son doing essential oil foot massages - Young Living Lavender Life Blog \" title=\"APAC Lifestyle Father Son Foot Rub 9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-40319\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271283%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201283%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271283%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9-800x535.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/APAC-Lifestyle-Father-Son-Foot-Rub-9.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h3><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>DIY foot massage oil blends<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can place essential oils on your feet any time of day, but it is especially effective to do as part of your routine first thing in the morning or as you wind down at night. That\u2019s why choosing the right essential oil for the right time is so important! If you associate the scent of a particular oil with relaxation and rest, it\u2019s probably best to use that at night as part of your bedtime routine; whereas an oil with a scent that you find invigorating and exciting should be used in the morning as you prepare for the day. If you\u2019re not sure which oils are right for your routine, experiment with some of these combinations!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6e792d\"><u>For a drop of excitement:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prepare for the day with these rejuvenating oil blends to kick-start your morning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 drops Eucalyptus Globulus + 3 drops Tea Tree + 3 drops Thyme<\/li>\n<li>6 drops Tea Tree + 6 drops Peppermint<\/li>\n<li>8 drops Lemon + 4 drops Rosemary<\/li>\n<li>4 drops Lemongrass + 4 drops Cypress + 4 drops Geranium Bourbon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6e792d\"><u>For something more meditative:<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Smooth your bedtime transition with these meditative blends that are perfect for use as you wind down at the end of your day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 drops Lavender + 6 drops Ylang Ylang<\/li>\n<li>6 drops Roman Chamomile + 3 drops Clary Sage + 3 drops Bergamot<\/li>\n<li>6 drops Marjoram + 6 drops Lavender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>To make, combine the essential oils from one of the blends above (or create your own blend of 8<\/strong><strong>\u221212 drops of essential oil) with \u00bc cup (2 ounces) carrier oil such as like <\/strong><a style=\"color: #566374\" href=\"https:\/\/queue.youngliving.com\/softblock\/?c=youngliving&amp;e=prodmain&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youngliving.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fv-6-vegetable-oil-complex&amp;cid=en-US&amp;rticr=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>V-6<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2122 into an empty glass bottle. Shake before each use. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"max-width:375px;\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"Mom massaging son&#039;s feet - Young Living Lavender Life Blog \" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"SHOT 4 BEDROOM_5158_R1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"1276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-40323\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27907%27%20height%3D%271276%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20907%201276%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27907%27%20height%3D%271276%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829-200x281.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829-400x563.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829-600x844.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829-800x1125.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SHOT-4-BEDROOM_5158_R1-e1646930327829.jpg 907w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:-1%;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>How to give yourself an essential oil foot massage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Massaging essential oils into your feet is simple and takes only a few minutes. Follow these steps for a relaxing massage:<\/p>\n<p>1. Wash your feet with your favorite body wash\/soap for clean, refreshed skin. Follow up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY essential-oil infused foot soak <\/a>to reveal soft, healthy-looking skin. Towel dry your feet.<br \/>\n2. Grab your DIY massage oil and find a comfortable place to sit. Apply about a teaspoon of oil to your hands and rub together.<br \/>\n3. Massage the skin between each of your toes for around 5 seconds. (The skin here is thin, which allows the oils to absorb most easily).<br \/>\n4. Massage your way down the bottom of your foot, from your toes to your heel, in small, circular motions; then work your way back up from heel to toe. Pay extra attention to the areas that feel extra sensitive or sore. (Add more massage oil if needed to aid in a comfortable massaging glide).<br \/>\n5. Relax and deeply breathe in the oil blend\u2019s aroma.<br \/>\n6. Put on a pair of comfortable socks to help the oils to soak into your skin and to prevent getting oil on your floor or bed sheets.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #566374\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/span> If you feel pain during your massage, lighten pressure or stop immediately if it is too uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : -1%;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>We hope these tips and tricks help you add a new element of self-care, luxury, and intention to your day, from the moment you wake up and apply an exciting essential oil blend to the moment when you drift off to sleep with a relaxing scent in the air.<\/p>\n<p>Once your feet are feeling sufficiently pampered, it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/how-to-use-gua-sha-massage-tool\/\">meet gua sha: our new favorite facial massage tool!<\/a> If you\u2019re still feeling a little off-center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/increase-your-inner-peace-with-dry-brushing-and-oil-massage\/\">increase your inner peace with dry brushing and oil massage<\/a>. 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