Foot soaks are a great way to relax and invigorate tired feet and soothe away all aches and inflammations. A host of homemade foot care recipes are available that can be put together quickly and easily. Here are a few recommended foot soaks that can help your feet relax, naturally.

Salt foot bath

Perfect for soothing swollen and tired feet, the salt foot bath is a fast and sure way to relax and re-energize your feet. Salt is beneficial for achy feet primarily because when added to water, it makes the solution hypertonic. It means compared to your skin and skin cells, salt water is a high concentration mixture.

Ingredients

● ½ cup sea salt/Epsom salt

● Water

Preparation

· Take a large pan or half a bucket of water and bring it to boil. Allow it to cool down to a temperature that suits you.

· Add Epsom salt to it and let it dissolve completely.

· Now soak your feet in the solution, relax, and enjoy the healing powers of warm salt water.

· You can read a magazine or listen to some music as you treat your feet.

Peppermint foot comfort recipe

Peppermint foot soak is the surest way to re-energize your feet after a long day. Peppermint has an instantaneous invigorating effect on the skin and the tired muscles of the feet.

Ingredients

● Take enough water in a large pan or a bucket to soak in your feet

● 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil

● A single drop of eucalyptus essential oil

● A single drop of lemon essential oil

Preparation

· Boil the water and allow it to cool down a bit.

· Add all the oils as mentioned above.

· Soak in your feet till the water remains warm.

· Pat dry and apply some lemon-based moisturizer.

Lavender foot soak

Lavender is a popular ingredient used for preparing relaxing bubble baths, foot soaks, and massages. It has amazing relaxation properties including a soothing aroma that works wonders for any spa, soak, and massage treatment.

Ingredients

● About 4-5 liter of water

● Two drops of lavender essential oil

● ¼ cup of sea/Epsom salt

Preparation

· Boil the water and let it cool down to a comfortable temperature.

· Add lavender oil and salt.

· Put your feet in, soak, and relax.

Sandalwood foot treatment

Sandalwood has amazing healing powers that are great for bruises, cuts, and tears. Also, the aroma of sandalwood is often associated with feelings of deep relaxation and peace.

Ingredients

● About 4-5 liter of water

● Two drops of sandalwood essential oil

● ¼ cup of sea/Epsom salt

Preparation

· Boil the water and let it cool down for a while.

· Now add two drops of sandalwood essential oil and sea salt.

· Put your feet in and enjoy the instant comfort!

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