Foot Scrub

Foot Scrub

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A. Pamper Your Feet With These Natural Foot Scrubs At Home

Dead skin begins to build up on your feet if you don’t exfoliate them regularly. Here are 5 easy home scrubs for your feet that would help you exfoliate.

Just like your face or body, your feet also need a lot of attention and care. If you don’t clean or exfoliate your feet from time to time, they will become dry and dull. The best way to pamper your feet at home is with a good home exfoliation. A foot scrub can help remove all dirt and dead skin from your feet. If you have pains in your feet, exfoliation will also help ease the pain. Give your feet some love with these homemade foot scrubs.

1. Coconut oil and salt scrub.

If you have dry or cracked heels, then this exfoliant is best for you. Coconut oil has moisturizing properties that keep your feet soft and smooth. The salt is a natural exfoliant and removes dead skin from your feet. To prepare this foot exfoliating.

a. Necessary

  1. 1 cup of salt
  2. 1/4 cup coconut oil
  3. 3-4 drops of essential oil (optional).

Mix all ingredients in a bowl or container. Keep it for a few days before use. Massage the foot for 20 minutes and then wash the foot.

2. Coffee exfoliation

Coffee is an excellent ingredient to clean and soften your feet. Coffee can help remove all dead skin cells from your feet. In addition, caffeine helps to increase the blood flow to the foot. To prepare this coffee exfoliation.

a. Necessary

  1. 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds
  2. 2 tablespoons of sugar
  3. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

b. Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a thick paste. Apply the paste on your feet and massage for 10-15 minutes. Wash.

3. Brown sugar and olive oil

There is no better exfoliant than sugar and we all have it at home. Olive oil, on the other hand, keeps the feet soft and hydrated. The combination of brown sugar and olive oil will help you to clean the foot and soften it too.

a. Necessary

  1. 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  2. 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  3. 1 teaspoon of baking soda

b. Preparation:

Put sugar, oil and baking soda in a bowl. You can also add essential oil to the mixture. Apply it to the foot and rub it. You can leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it. Apply a moisturizer.

4. Exfoliate with honey, sugar and salt.

The honey has hydrating and antimicrobial properties that keeps your feet soft and smooth. This combination of honey, sugar and salt is great to exfoliate your skin and give you beautiful feet that you always wanted.

a. Necessary

  1. 1 cup of salt
  2. 1 cup of sugar
  3. 2 tablespoons of honey
  4. 1 glass of olive oil or coconut oil

b. Preparation:

Put sugar, salt and oil in a bowl. Then add honey and mix well. Add a few drops of essential oil (optional). Rub your feet for 15 minutes. Massage gently and then leave it on for a few minutes. Wash.

5. Milk sugar exfoliation

The milk contains lactic acid, which breaks down the dead skin cells that accumulate in your skin. This milk sugar scrub will cleanse your feet and make them soft and smooth.

a. Necessary

  1. 2 cups of milk
  2. 2 cups of water
  3. 3 tablespoons of sugar
  4. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

b. Preparation:

Put milk and water in a bathtub. Dip your feet in it for 15 minutes. Then rub the feet with sugar and oil. Wash and massage with coconut oil.

6. Benefits or use of foot scrub

  1. Massaging your feet with an exfoliator will promote blood circulation and relieve pain.
  2. Massaging the feet relaxes the mind and body, relieving stress.
  3. It makes your feet look amazing, as the foot scrub gently removes and removes any flaking and dead skin cells.
  4. Relieves pain and discomfort in the feet caused by walking or standing for hours.

Your feet are tapped every day. Why don’t you shower it with a little love? Here are some DIY recipes for amazing foot scrubs.

 

B. DIY Foot Scrubs – 20 Recipes To Pamper Your Tired Feet

You religiously follow your CTM routine without making your face shine. But how often do you show that extra love and care at your feet? Like your face, your feet get tired after a long and hectic day. And they need special care and attention to look good. What if you could treat them like a spa at home? In this article, I have compiled a list of simple and easy DIY foot scrubs.

Before we go any further, let’s try to understand exactly how a relaxing foot scrub or massage will help you. Do a foot scrub patch test to check for allergic reactions, especially if you are using essential oils.
Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes before using a scrub. This will improve the massage experience. Now let’s take a look at the recipes.

1. Peppermint peeling with Epsom salt

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup of Epsom salt
  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  3. 3-4 drops of peppermint oil

b. Method

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into a glass.
  2. Rub your feet with this mixture for 10 minutes. Let stand for another 10 minutes.
  3. Wash and treat with a moisturizer.

c. How it works

Peppermint oil relieves pain. Coconut and olive oil soften and moisturize your feet. This peel is ideal for tired feet and for all skin types.

d. Attention

Do a patch test before using peppermint oil.

2. Foot scrub with coconut oil and salt

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup of salt (use Epsom salt or any bath salt)
  2. ¼ cup of coconut oil
  3. 3-4 drops of essential oil
  4. ¼ cup of vitamin E oil (optional)

b. Method

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in a glass. Set it aside for a few days.
  2. Use the mixture to gently rub your feet for at least 20 minutes.

c. How it works

This is the best DIY scrub for feet for cracked heels. It is safe for all skin types and rejuvenates the feet. Coconut oil is great for curing many skin conditions, keeping your skin hydrated. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and protects the skin barrier.

3. Foot peeling scrub with brown sugar and olive oil

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  2. 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  3. 2 drops of essential oil (chamomile or peppermint)
  4. 1 teaspoon baking powder

b. Method

  1. Mix the sugar, oil and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add the essential oil and rub the feet with the mixture.
  3. Leave for at least 20 minutes and then wash.
  4. Then apply a moisturizer.

c. How it works

This is the easiest of all DIY foot scrubs, but it does an amazing job of keeping your feet happy and hydrated. Sugar grains gently rub your skin and essential oils comfort your feet.

4. Do-it-yourself scrub for coffee ground

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 2 tablespoons of coffee powder
  2. 2 tablespoons of sugar (thick)
  3. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

b. Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients and prepare a thick paste.
  2. Apply to your feet and massage for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Wash it.

c. How it works

This handmade peeling improves the structure of the skin on the feet. Coffee beans are great for rubbing your feet and removing dead skin cells. This makes the feet soft.

5. Exfoliating for oat feet

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 2 tablespoons of bath salts
  2. 2 teaspoons of oats
  3. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  4. 2-3 tablespoons of water

b. Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste.
  2. Apply the paste to your feet and rub for 10 minutes.
  3. Wash and treat with a moisturizer.

c. How it works

Oats have a rough texture, which makes them a great exfoliation. It also softens the skin on the feet and soothes small itchy rashes. The combination with bath salt and baking powder increases the peeling effect.

6. Foot scrub with lemon and sugar

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ¼ cup of coconut oil
  2. 2 cups of sugar (granulated)
  3. 9 to 10 drops of lemon essential oil
  4. ½ teaspoon of lemon peel (optional)

b. Method

  1. Mix sugar, coconut oil and lemon essential oil in a bowl.
  2. You can add lemon peel, if desired (for extra flavor and color).
  3. Apply the scrub to your feet and exfoliate.

c. How it works

Lemon is a natural lightening agent. Therefore, it can help to remove stains. Sugar removes dead skin cells from your feet. Coconut oil will moisturize your feet and make them soft (3).

7. Foot peeling with honey and sugar

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup of bath salt
  2. 1 cup granulated sugar (thick)
  3. 2 tablespoons of raw honey
  4. 7 to 8 drops of lemon essential oil
  5. 1 cup of olive oil or coconut oil

b. Method

  1. Mix the sugar and the bath salts in a bowl and add the olive oil / coconut oil.
  2. Add honey and mix well.
  3. Add the essential oil at the end so that it is well distributed.
  4. Apply the exfoliation to your feet and massage for 15 minutes.
  5. Let it sit for a while (a few minutes) and then wash.

c. How it works

The smell of lemon is very rejuvenating and the exfoliation is pleasant to the feet. Honey has antimicrobial properties and works wonders when it comes to softening the skin on your feet (6).

8. Sugar and milk peeling

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 2 cups of whole milk
  2. 2 cups of warm water (enough to get your feet wet)
  3. 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  4. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

b. Method

  1. Pour milk and water into a pedicure bowl and soak your feet in it for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix granulated sugar with oil.
  3. Remove your feet and rub them well with the oil and sugar paste. Wash it.
  4. Massage with coconut oil and put on your socks.

c. How it works

The lactic acid in milk breaks down dead skin cells and the exfoliator gently exfoliates the feet (7). Coconut oil will moisturize your feet and keep them soft.

9. Foot scrub with baking soda

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 3 tablespoons baking powder
  2. 1 tablespoon of water

b. Method

  1. Make a thick paste by mixing the baking soda and water.
  2. Apply to your feet and massage for 10 minutes.
  3. Wash it.

c. How it works

This is another foot scrub easy to do for tired feet. Sodium bicarbonate is said to have exfoliating properties and is commonly used to relieve minor skin rashes and itching.

Note: You can dip your feet in baking soda with warm water and then do this exfoliation. Hot water helps to relax tired muscles.

10. Foot scrub with tea tree oil and mint

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup of bath salt
  2. 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil
  3. 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil
  4. 2 tablespoons of olive oil

b. Method

  1. Combine sea salt and oils in a bowl until you get a paste.
  2. Apply the paste to your feet and rub for 10 minutes.
  3. Wash and treat with a moisturizer.

c. How it works

Essential oils soothe the feet and kill the bacteria and germs present in them (8). The salt acts as an exfoliator that removes dirt and dead skin cells from the feet.

11. Exfoliating recipe for lavender and salt feet

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ teaspoon of lavender essential oil
  2. 1 cup of bath salt (sea salt / kosher salt / Epsom salt)
  3. 2 tablespoons of lavender buds (optional)
  4. ½ cup of grape seed oil

b. Method

  1. Place the salt in a bowl and mix well with the buttons.
  2. Add lavender and grape seed oils and mix.
  3. Moisten your feet and gently massage the scrub over them.
  4. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and then wash.

c. How it works

According to a study carried out with rats, lavender essential oil promotes collagen synthesis and wound healing (9). It also smells good and has a calming effect that induces relaxation.

12. Rosemary and peppermint peeling

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ teaspoon of rosemary (or use 2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil)
  2. 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  3. ¼ cup of bath salt (sea salt, Epsom salt or kosher salt)
  4. 2-3 drops of peppermint oil
  5. 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

b. Method

  1. Place the salt in a large bowl and mix well with the coconut and olive oil.
  2. Add peppermint oil and rosemary. Mix well.
  3. If it is too dry, add more coconut oil and olive oil.
  4. Keep in a glass.

c. How it works

If you have dry skin, try this homemade scrub. Peppermint oil relieves pain, while coconut oil moisturizes your feet. Rosemary gives exfoliation a woody aroma that is just as relaxing. This foot peeling is ideal for pampering tired feet after a long day.

13. Strawberry and sugar peeling

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ cup granulated sugar (do not use fine sugar)
  2. 2 strawberries
  3. 1 tablespoon of olive oil

b. Method

  1. Knead the strawberries and mix the sugar in them.
  2. Add the oil and mix well.
  3. Apply the scrub to your feet and wait 20 minutes before washing.

c. How it works

This foot scrub looks delicious and has a sweet aroma that is invigorating. It is suitable for all skin types and is best for people with sensitive skin. Sugar gently exfoliates the skin. Olive oil keeps your feet hydrated (3).

14. Exfoliating for honey and camphor feet

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 tablespoon of honey
  2. 2-3 drops of camphor essential oil
  3. 1 cup of bath salt

b. Method

  1. Mix the bath salt and honey in a bowl.
  2. Add the essential oil and mix well.
  3. Apply the paste to your feet and massage gently for 10 minutes.
  4. Leave it on for awhile.
  5. Soak your feet in warm water with bath salts.
  6. Dry and apply moisturizer.

c. How it works

This DIY foot scrub is great for rough skin and is suitable for all skin types. A study in rats found that camphor oil had healing and anti-wrinkle properties (10). Honey softens the feet (6).

15. Homemade foot scrub with magnesium salt

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup of magnesium salt (you can use Epsom salt, which is a form of magnesium)
  2. 1 teaspoon of Castilian liquid soap
  3. ¼ cup of coconut or almond oil
  4. 9 to 10 drops of essential oil (you can use either)

b. Method

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, except the essential oil.
  2. Add the essential oil and mix well.
  3. Rub your feet with the mixture for 10 minutes and then wash them with water.

c. How it works

This foot scrub is ideal for those who suffer from skin problems on their feet. It is believed that, when applied topically, magnesium is absorbed by the skin. There is no conclusive research to support this. Soothes inflammatory skin problems and protects the skin barrier. This scrub can be useful to soothe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

16. Pineapple and yogurt scrub

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ cup of crushed pineapple
  2. ½ cup of sugar (thick)
  3. 2 tablespoons of yogurt

b. Method

  1. Mix sugar and yogurt in a bowl and add the pineapple.
  2. Massage the scrub on your feet for 10 minutes. Let stand for another 10 minutes.
  3. Wash with warm water.

c. How it works

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and can help remove dead skin cells, although there is no scientific evidence to suggest this. Yogurt can lighten the skin and improve its texture (12).

17. Foot peeling with sugar and vanilla

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 vanilla pod (seed extract)
  2. 1 cup granulated sugar
  3. ½ cup of coconut oil (unrefined)

b. Method

  1. Beat the coconut oil until slightly loose.
  2. Add sugar and vanilla seeds and mix.
  3. Apply the mixture to your feet and rub for 10 minutes.
  4. Leave for another 10 minutes and then wash.

c. How it works

This is a very simple scrub that can completely clean the skin on your feet, removing dirt and dead skin cells. Vanilla gives a pleasant aroma and coconut oil moisturizes and softens the skin (3).

18. Apple, orange and sugar peels

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. 1 cup granulated sugar
  2. ½ cup of coconut oil (unrefined)
  3. 2-3 drops of orange essential oil
  4. 2-3 drops of apple essential oil

b. Method

  1. Combine sugar and coconut oil in a bowl.
  2. Add the essential oils and mix well.
  3. Massage the scrub on your feet for 5 minutes and leave on for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Wash your feet and apply cream or moisturizer.

c. How it works

Any citrus scent is known to rejuvenate your senses. This peel not only makes your feet smell good, but also rejuvenates them.

19. Peach and sugar scrub

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ cup of olive oil
  2. 1 cup granulated sugar
  3. 2-3 drops of peach essential oil

b. Method

  1. Mix the sugar and oil in a bowl.
  2. Add the drops of peach oil and mix well.
  3. Apply the mixture to your feet and rub for 10 minutes.
  4. Let it sit for another 15-20 minutes and then wash it off.
  5. Then apply a moisturizer.

c. How it works

This scrub looks (and smells) delicious and is easy to make. Peach oil smells good. Olive oil moisturizes the skin on the feet. Granulated sugar is an excellent scrub that will keep your skin clean and smooth.

20. Foot scrub with spices and sugar and pumpkin pie

a. You’re gonna need it

  1. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  2. ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
  3. ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
  4. ¼ cup white sugar
  5. 1 cup brown sugar
  6. 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (add more if necessary)

b. Method

  1. Mix the sugar in a bowl. Mix well and add the coconut oil.
  2. Add all the spices and mix well.
  3. Rub your feet with the mixture for 10-15 minutes and then wash them.

c. How it works

Pumpkin seasoning has an extremely refreshing smell and makes your feet smell good! Coconut oil softens and softens your feet. Both types of sugar exfoliate and clean your feet well.

Forget the spa whenever you need a foot massage. Use these DIY methods to prepare a relaxing foot scrub at home and pamper your feet to face the world.

Try these scrubs and tell me if your feet loved them or not. You can leave a comment below. Follow us for more DIY tips and routines.