When your feet feel good, you feel good all over, and the feet are a very important area in aromatherapy. This is both because of their reflex points that affect every area of the body, and because the skin on the feet absorbs essential oils rapidly. The value of foot baths has been recognized for hundreds of years. They are a wonderful way to pamper yourself and are very practical in situations where a full aromatherapy bath is not possible.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to take care and pamper your feet. You just need to get a few simple simple supplies and you are on your way to get soft and well manicured feet!
Basic Supplies
1. Tub - For each soak you need a bathtub, a large, shallow wash basin o
r feet tub.
2. Towel - Have a towel, bath mat or drying cloth nearby too.
3. Time - Soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
4. Warm Water - Have some additional hot water available to freshen up the water.
5. Cool Water - Finish each feet soak with a cool water rinse.
For Achy Feet, Epsom salts soak is a fantastic option for days when your feet are tender, uncomfortable and asking for relief. Absorbed through the skin, the magnesium in Epsom salts promotes relaxation while relieving tension, pain and inflammation.
Sore Feet Soak Ingredients
1. 1/2 cup of Epsom salts.
2. 10 to 20 drops of essential oils of choice such as Lavender, Peppermint or Rosemary ( caution please avoid Rosemary if you are pregnant).
3. 6 tsp carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond, grape seed or apricot kernel.
4. 3 tsp of baking soda. (optional - baking soda is naturally soothing for the feet, helping to remove bacteria and odor.)
Relaxation and Aromatherapy Feet Soak Ingredients
1. 2 tbsp carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond, grape seed or apricot kernel.
2. 10 to 20 drops of essential oils of choice such as lavender, chamomile, rose or geranium.
3. 2 cups of Epsom salts.
Steps for Feet Soak
1. Mix the carrier and essential oil in a large bowl.
2. Add in the other ingredients to create a mixture.
3. Slowly dissolve the mixture into the tub of hot water.
4. If you have any leftover, store it in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.
For Better Circulation
Stimulate your blood circulation, relieve stagnation and bring your body into balance with this invigorating feet soak. Especially when you have sitting for hours in front of your computer or binge watching on Netflix. According to research, essential oils can get your blood flowing, ease tension and boost your mood, while the hot water helps to relieve inflammation.
Invigorating Foot Soak Ingredients
1. 1/2 cup ground or freshly grated ginger.
2. 10 to 20 drops of essential oils of choice such as lemon, lemongrass or clary sage.
3. 6 tsp carrier oil such as jojoba, sweet almond, grape seed or apricot kernel.
Add ginger to a bowl of boiling water, let it soak for 5 minutes. Slowly add it to the tub of water, then combine the essential and carrier oils before adding them to the soak.
File and Buff
After a therapeutic feet soak with the skin soft and relax you can move on to give them extra pampering by using a foot file to remove the dead skin at the soles of your feet. We recommend Microplane. Microplane produces professional grades foot files and buffers that are simply designed to make proper foot care quick, easy and safe. All
Microplane file are made in the USA and are of the highest professional grade quality. Superior quality, long lasting performance and best of all, smooth, baby soft feet.
Do not neglect your toe nails. Check out our range of OPI products from nail files, cuticle oil, nail strengthener and nail colours to jazz up your pretty feet.
After the soak follow up with your favorite moisturizer. To relieve soreness, use gentle thumb pressure as you slather on a thick layer lotion or massage oil. Wear a pair of soft comfy socks to lock in the moisture. Elevate your feet for 15 to 20 minutes before dozing off to sleep.