Don’t you think it’s a good time to show off your flip-flops? But wait are your feet ready for it? You see we give extra care to our face, our hair and for that we have learnt to make DIY sheet masks for face and whipping up best of the hair masks for that matter, but what about your feet? All-day long you are on your feet, don’t you think it also needs care? Well, like normal times, going to the salon and getting a pedicure doesn’t sound like a great idea at this time of pandemic but don’t worry! We are here to help you taking care of your feet at your home with almost zero pocket pinch. Sounds interesting? Read through the best solution! Yes FOOT SOAK it is. Here are the recipes of top 5 DIY home made foot soaks for you:
1. All in one foot soak
The ingredients in this soak are universal because these are beneficial for the outer skin and even for your organs, blood, and hygiene. Yes, the use of honey helps in moisturizing the skin which does the same for the foot. Lemon will help in removing the dead skin and Green tea will act as an antioxidant respectively.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 liters of Warm Water
- 3 – Green Tea Bags
- 3 – Tablespoons of raw honey
- ½ Lemon
Put the warm water in the soaking tub or a bucket and soak the tea bag for five minutes. Then remove the tea bag, squeeze the lemon and add spoons of honey. Wash your leg with the tap water, trim your nails, remove the nail polish and then soak your feet for 20-25 minutes. Gently scrub your feet to remove the dead skin and then pat dry.
2. Pain relieving soak
The nourishing and pain-relieving foot bath is made up of cinnamon, cloves, and coconut milk. The cloves & cinnamon is used for easing down the pain. And coconut helps in nourishing the rough sole.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 liters of Warm Water
- 10 drops Clove essential oil
- 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
Put warm water in a tub or in a bucket. Add coconut milk, clove oil, and sprinkle the cinnamon. Wash your leg and chop the nail properly. Soak your feet for 20 mins, it will help in easing a lot of pain.
3. Dead skin extractor soak
Heard of mouthwash used as a foot soak? Well, you want to get rid of the dead skin this is one of the DIY’s you surely would want to try. When you soak your foot in Listerine, the antifungal properties help in removing the hardened foot skin and also reducing the risk of infections in the foot area.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 liters of Warm Water
- 1 Cup of Vinegar
- 1 Cup of Listerine
After adding warm water in a tub, add both ingredients. Leave your food soaked for 45 min and gently scrub the foot after 15 -20 mins to remove the dead skin. You are recommended to do this twice a week & sometimes by just rubbing the Listerine with cotton balls on your foot every day helps you to stay away from any kind of infection.
4. Good odor soak
Smelly is one of the things that nobody can’t endure. In order to get rid of the bad odor, you can always use baking soda. Mixing baking soda with rice water will not only help you to get rid of the smelly feet but will also help in blood circulation.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons of baking soda
- ½ cup rice
- 10 drops Lavender essential oil (optional)
For this, you would need to boil the rice in lots of water, that it is plenty to soak your foot. Put the boiled rice water in the soaking tub and add tablespoons of baking soda. You can also put some essential oil as it will help you in relaxing your foot. And soak for 15 minutes, pat dry & moisturizer or foot cream.
5. Comforting feet soak
This foot soak is made for you to comfort and relax your feet. If you like coffee or even the smell of it, this foot bath will be one of your favorites. The smell of it gives your brain a relaxing effect and for the foot, it basically moisturizes and reduces the redness.
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 liter of Warm Water
- 2 cups brewed coffee
- 1 cup raw honey
Fill the warm water in the soaking tub and pour the brewed coffee and the raw honey. Soak the feet for a half-hour, you might as well enjoy a cup of hot/cold coffee and relax. After 30 mins give it a little massage and pat them dry.
You will find all these ingredients at your home, store near you, or online. The positive thing is that you can do it by eating, watching movies, or just enjoying the view from your window at your place.
