Homemade Foot Scrub: Summers mean barefoot. Fancy sandals, flip flops, and slippers all the time. Outdoor activities damage our skin. Not only our face but also our feet get tanned.
Many people observe the feet to judge personality. Furthermore, our feet get tired too after a long day. So, we should take care of our feet.
This article is written for all ladies out there with glowing faces to make their feet glow as well. I have listed some easy Homemade foot scrub recipes.
Benefits of Homemade Foot Scrub
Foot scrubs have many benefits other than making your feet clean and glowing. Scrubbing in the right way will also help you relax. It increases blood circulation. Massaging relieves stress.
Also, foot scrub massage soothes any discomfort due to standing, walking or wearing uncomfortable shoes.
10 Recipes of Homemade DIY Foot Scrubs
The following are some easy recipes for scrubs from kitchen items. 10 Recipes of scrubs for best care of foot are:
1- Sugar Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- Lemon drops ( Not for sensitive skin)
- A few drops of essential oil (optional)
- 1 Cup olive oil or coconut oil
Method:
- Take a bowl to add sugar and oil.
- Add honey and mix well.
- Then add a few drops of any Essential oil.
- Soak your feet in warm water. Apply scrub and massage for 10-15 minutes.
- Don’t be harsh on your skin. Be gentle.
- Leave it and wash it off.
This scrub helps you restore your young skin from dull tanned skin. Honey is a great moisturizer it locks into the skin making skin softer.
2- DIY Coffee Scrub
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Coffee
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- A few drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
Method:
- Mix all ingredients. Make a thick paste.
- Apply on feet and massage.
- Wash and apply a good moisturizer.
Coffee is good for the skin. It reduces swelling and leaves a coffee fragrance.
3- Salt and Coconut Exfoliant
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup any bath salt.
- A quarter cup of coconut oil
- A few drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
- Vitamin E oil
Method:
- Mix all ingredients and keep for a few days.
- Scrub your feet for 20 minutes.
- Wash.
This is easy DIY scrub, for cracked heels. It makes the skin smooth.
4- Strawberry Homemade Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
- Half cup of sugar (Brown or White any sugar available)
- 2-3 Strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil
Method:
- Mix sugar in mashed strawberries.
- Add oil.
- Scrub.
- Wash it off.
Strawberry contains vitamin C which is good for brightening skin. Vitamin E oil can be used for adding more benefits.
5- Almond Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Almond Oil
- Half Cup Sugar
- Fine crushed Almonds
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- A few drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
Method:
- Mix all ingredients
- Scrub your feet gently for 10-20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
Almond oil is the best oil for making skin glow. It leaves skin soft and subtle.
6- Olive oil and Brown Sugar
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Half Cup Brown Sugar
- A few drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
Method:
- Mix ingredients.
- Scrub your feet at least for 20 minutes.
- Wash.
- Lock moisturization by wearing socks after applying lotion.
It is good for all types. Extremely gentle and comfort your feet.
7- Oatmeal and Milk Exfoliant
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoonbath salt
- 2 Teaspoon oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Water as required
Method:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Scrub your feet for 10 minutes.
- Wash it off and moisturize.
Oatmeal is a good exfoliant and milk breaks down dead skin cells.
8- Tea Tree and Mint Foot Care
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoons Almond Oil
- Half Cup Sugar
- Finely crushed Mint leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Tea tree oil
- A few drops of Essential Oil (Optional)
Method:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Scrub and Moisturize your feet.
It refreshes your feet. It is an anti-bacterial scrub.
9- Baking Soda Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons of Baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon of Water
Method:
- Soak water in warm water.
- Make a thick paste of ingredients.
- Exfoliate.
- Wash it off.
- Baking soda might be allergic to some skins. Do a patch test.
Baking soda relieves pain and treats fungal infections.
10- Sugar Spice Foot Scrub
Ingredients:
- Half teaspoon Cinnamon
- Half teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 Tablespoon Coconut oil
Method:
- Mix ingredients.
- Scrub.
- Wash.
It might irritate some sins. Do a patch test. It smells great and lightens the dark spots.
Word of Advice
Some word of advice for using homemade scrubs:
- Soak your feet in warm water before exfoliation.
- Vitamin E oil can be used for glowing skin.
- These homemade scrubs do not have any preservatives. So, it can be used for a month at most.
- Store DIY scrubs in an airtight glass jar.
- Scrub twice a week.
- Always moisturize after cleaning feet.
- These scrubs cannot be used on the face.
- Be gentle on your skin. Do not go rough and scrape the skin.
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