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DIY Foot Scrubs – 5 Recipes To Pamper Your Tired Feet


You religiously follow your CTM routine without fail to make your face glow. But how often you show this extra love and care to your feet? Just like your face, your feet too get tired after a long and busy day. And they need extra care and attention to look their best.
I understand that it’s impossible to go for a foot spa almost every week. But what if you could give them that royal treatment right at home? In this article, I have compiled a list of simple and easy DIY foot scrub recipes.
But before we proceed, let’s try to understand how exactly a relaxing foot scrub or foot massage is going to help you.
Benefits Or Uses Of A Foot Scrub
• It boosts blood circulation in your feet, which helps relieve aches.
• Massaging your feet with a scrub relaxes your mind, body, and spirit, thus relieving stress.
• Your feet look amazing because the foot scrub gently exfoliates and removes all the dirt and dead skin cells.
• It soothes foot pain and discomfort due to walking or standing for long hours.
Your feet take the beating every day. So, why not shower them with some love? Here are some DIY recipes for amazing foot scrubs.
5 Homemade Foot Scrubs
1. Rosemary And Peppermint Foot Scrub
2. Strawberry And Sugar Foot Scrub
3. Peppermint Foot Scrub With Epsom Salt
4. Coconut Oil And Salt Foot Scrub
5. Lavender And Salt Foot Scrub Recipe

1. Rosemary And Peppermint Foot Scrub
You Will Need
• ½ teaspoon rosemary
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup bath salt (sea salt, Epsom or kosher salts)
• 2-3 drops peppermint oil
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method
1. Add the salt to a large bowl and mix well with coconut and olive oils.
2. Add the peppermint oil and rosemary. Mix well.
3. If it’s too dry, add more coconut and olive oils.
4. Store in a glass jar.
How It Works
If you have dry skin, try this homemade scrub. Rosemary is ideal for relieving aches and rejuvenating the skin on your feet. When applied on a regular basis, it removes tan and blemishes and makes your feet glow. Peppermint oil helps in relieving aches and pain.

 2. Strawberry And Sugar Foot Scrub
You Will Need
• ½ cup granulated sugar (don’t use fine sugar)
• 2 strawberries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
1. Mash the strawberries and mix the sugar in it.
2. Add the olive oil and mix well.
3. Apply the scrub to your feet and wait for 20 minutes before washing.
How It Works
This foot scrub looks delicious and has a sweet aroma that’s invigorating. It is suitable for all skin types. Strawberries have anti-aging properties and are great for preventing cracked heels. They soften the skin on your feet and protect them from UV rays.
3. Peppermint Foot Scrub With Epsom Salt
You Will Need
• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
• 3-4 drops peppermint oil
Method
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and transfer to a glass jar.
2. Scrub your feet for 10 minutes with this mixture. Leave it on for another 10 minutes.
3. Wash and follow up with a moisturizer.
How It Works
Peppermint oil is antiseptic and antimicrobial. It relieves aches and pain while coconut/olive oil softens the feet and moisturizes them. This scrub is great for tired feet and is suited for all skin types.
Caution
Do a patch test before using peppermint oil.
4. Coconut Oil And Salt Foot Scrub
You Will Need
• 1 cup salt (use Epsom or any bath salt)
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 3-4 drops of any essential oil
• ¼ cup vitamin E oil (you can squeeze the liquid from vitamin E capsules)
Method
1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store it in a jar. Keep it aside for a few days.
2. Use the mixture to scrub your feet gently for at least 20 minutes.
How It Works
This is the best DIY foot scrub for cracked heels. It is safe for all skin types and rejuvenates your feet. Coconut oil is excellent for healing many skin conditions. It slows down aging and makes the skin smooth.
Note: You can omit the vitamin E oil if you want.
5. Lavender And Salt Foot Scrub Recipe
You will Need
• ½ teaspoon lavender essential oil
• 1 cup bath salt (sea salt/kosher salt/Epsom salt)
• 2 tablespoons lavender buds (optional)
• ½ cup grapeseed oil
Method
1. Add the salt to a bowl and mix well with the buds.
2. Add the lavender and grapeseed oils to this and blend.
3. Damp your feet and gently massage the scrub on them.
4. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.
How It Works
Lavender has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and keeps many skin issues at bay. It also has a calming effect that induces relaxation.

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