Oh My Aching Feet – Botanical Foot Bath
This terrific remedy for Aching Feet is wonderful foot bath perfect after a night of dancing, a morning of exercise, an afternoon of shopping, and for those times you had to wear that nice pair of heels even though your were so angry at yourself for doing it!
OH MY ACHING FEET DIY REMEDY
Refreshed your tired, sore feet after a long day working, hiking, running, or standing
Yield: 0
Materials
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aloe Vera
- 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
- 20 drops peppermint Essential Oil
- 20 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- 1-2 tablespoons corn starch (or baby powder)
Instructions
- For a strong version, mix all ingredients together and massage feet gently with this soothing ointment.
- For a milder version, add ingredients to a basin of very warm water, and soak 10-20 minutes
- Finish either method by lightly dusting the feet in corn starch.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
If you're fortunate enough to have the fresh leaves, stems and gel from these plants, by all means, use them for a botanical soak. For those of us without Mother Nature in the yard, the Essential Oils will do the trick as well.