Friday 25 October 2013

5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes

Homemade, Foot Soak ,Recipes,foot care
One way to soothe and pamper tired, achy tootsies is to soak them in a hot foot bath. Here are a handful of recipes to try, each are easy to make using simple ingredients.
IngredientsThey can be whipped up in large batches if preferred so you have a stock on hand or package nicely and give away as gifts (sealed in glass jars).
Directions: Unless otherwise noted, mix together all ingredients thoroughly then store in an airtight container.
Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per gallon of water used.
Water temperature is at personal preference, but I find the hottest my feet will comfortably tolerate gives the most relief.
Basic
1 part Epsom salts
1 part Baking soda
drops of choice EO (optional)
Chamomile Tea: #2
4 bags chamomile tea
1/8 cup dried parsley
4 drops EO of choice
Steep in 1 gallon of hot water for 10 minutes before using.
#3
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup Epsom salts
drops EO of choice (optional)
#4
1 1/4 cups Epsom salts
1 1/4 cups Kosher salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
#5
1 cup lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup milk
Tips

Single Ideas: (added to 1 gallon of water)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup Epsom salts
2 cups brewed coffee
Essential Oils To Try: peppermint, lavender, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, mint
Marbles or smooth river rocks can be added to the bottom of the basin to rub feet over while they’re soaking, quite soothing!


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