It doesn’t matter if you work in a restaurant all day or are picking up another construction shift. Spending long hours on your feet not only tires you out but your feet as well.
When your feet hurt, performing other tasks around the house becomes far more difficult to do. This is why you need to take care of your feet when you can. One of the very best ways to go about doing this is through feet soaks.
Chamomile and Lavender
In terms of soothing the body, there is almost nothing better than chamomile and lavender. Chamomile is used to help relieve dry skin, all while calming tension and anxiety. Mixed with lavender, which is a soothing anti represent, the combination is second to none.
Additionally, lavender is an anti fungal ointment. This can fight the development of athletes foot. To make the chamomile and lavender soak, you need:
– 4 drops of chamomile oil
– 3 drops of lavender oil
– 3 tbsp of Dead Sea salt
– A large container of warm water
Now, you can make the water as warm as you like. Some people like it extra hot, as the steam, mixed with the oil, is great for the rest of the body as well. It is best to use Dead Sea salt instead of other options, as it helps remove dead skin, which leaves you with radiant, soft feeling feet.
Eucalyptus and Peppermint Cocktail
This foot soak uses a large number of oils mixed together. As is the case with all other soaks, you can set the temperature to your liking. You want to soak for at least 15 to 20 minutes. The ingredients you need include:
– 2 drops of eucalyptus oil
– 2 drops of peppermint oil
– 2 drops of rosemary oil
– 2 drops of lavender oil
– 2 tbsp Dead Sea Salt
The eucalyptus is a decongestant and helps fight foot smells. It is also soothing for arthritis as well. Peppermint reduces fatigue and nervousness, not to mention it is good for muscle pains. Rosemary ads an exceptional smell to the soak cocktail and leaves your feet smelling fresh and clean.
Foot Odor Soak
After a long day of work, your feet might smell a bit off while hurting as well. To combat this, the foot odor soak is perfect. It is also rather straight forward as well. The ingredients you need include:
– 3 drops of cypress oil
– 2 drops of sage oil
– Fresh juice from half a lemon
Lemon is excellent for cleaning and the cypress is an excellent deodorant and leaves the skin refreshed. Sage is good for fighting infections and fungus, which is another plus for when you are working all day.
Bunion Soak
Bunions on your feet are incredibly painful, especially when you have to stay on your feet for hours at a time. If you have bunions, this is an excellent soak to use. You need:
– 3 drops of eucalyptus oil
– 1 drop of sage oil
– 1 drop of rosemary oil
– 2 tbsp of olive oil
– 2 tbsp of Epsom salt
Sage is an anti septic and anti fungal oil while the olive oil is great for your skin and helps moisturize your feet as well.
Workout Soak
After a long workout, your feet are tired, hurt and might smell. Of all the feet soaks, this is the best for this situation.
– 2 drops rosemary oil
– 2 drops lavender oil
– 1 drop tea tree oil
– 3 tbsp Dead Sea salt
These ingredients help remove dead skin and odors.
