How To Enjoy A DIY Foot Soak At Home—And Why You Should Do It!
It's easier than you think!
We've got time on our hands, with the extended quarantine happening at the moment. While we've still got all this time at home, we say spend a chunk of it getting some TLC on for yourself—whether it be through a long bath, a pilates session, or a relaxing foot soak! Before you think of this as yet another tedious chore to do, think again! It actually just takes a few easy steps to help bring more relaxation into your daily home life!
Foot soaks are a great way to ease your tired feet of aches and pains, plus, it helps hydrate your feet! Admit it—sometimes, our feet gets the least amount of attention when it comes to skincare, leaving it cracked and dry. Since we're not able to enjoy professional foot spa services at the moment, why not add this easy activity to your routine?
A foot soak can be done once a week, so pick a day to indulge yourself and treat yourself better! Before doing a full-on bath, soak your feet in a basin of water with epsom salt, some essential oils, then let it stay for about 20 to 30 minutes. Create a relaxing ambience by lighting your favorite scented candle or spritzing an aromatherapy spray, play some spa music in the background, and you're all set! After drying your feet, don't forget to moisturize them too!
Swipe through the gallery below to check out all the essentials you need for a DIY foot soak at home. Enjoy your R&R session!
DIY Foot Soak
DIY Foot Soak
Aromabotanical Pear & Ginger Candle
We love scented candles as they help create a certain mood in the home. Inject an energetic vibe to your surroundings via this Pear & Ginger scented candle, the perfect mix of relaxing and refreshing!
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Aveda chakra™ 1 balancing pure-fume™ Mist (Grounded)
To say that we're obsessed with Aveda's Chakra sprays is an understatement! We're immediately transported to a spa-like atmosphere with just a few sprays, and this particular variant helps one get grounded. Enter: foot soak time!
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Foot Basin/Bath
You can totally do your foot soak in any regular basin or bath tub, but if you're particular about the amount of water you use, then a regular sized one such as this does the trick!
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Dr. Teal's Relax & Relief Pure Epsom Salt Soak With Eucalyptus & Spearmint
Epsom salt is a key ingredient in a foot spa, and this one in relaxing Eucalyptus and Mint helps soothe the feet perfectly.
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Dr. Teal's Pure Epsom Salt Foot Soak
If you're keen on a cooling sensation, this variant of epsom salt is best! It's specifically made for foot soaks, and has revitalizing, refreshing, and cooling peppermint to complete the experience.
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Human Nature Natural Rosemary Oil
Adding essential oils to your foot soak is a great way to upgrade it, and rosemary is an oil known for its ability to help you focus and stay alert.
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Human Nature Natural Lavender Oil
Lavender is a top choice for relaxation, and just a few drops in your foot soak helps you alleviate stress and tension.
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Kikkerland Hand and Foot Clipper Copper
And since our nails get softer after soaking, we couldn't help but add these super cool copper-hued steel nail clippers! After soaking and drying, cut long nails easily, then moisturize!
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Human Nature Hand & Foot Salve
This rich salve is infused with 12 nutrients and antioxidants to help soothe, rejuvenate, and hydrate dry, cracked, and stressed skin.
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Aveda Foot Relief Moisturizing Creme
Infused with exfoliating fruit acids and plant-derived oils like jojoba and castor, this rich creme cools and moisturizes the driest of feet.
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Lead photo (oils and dried flowers) by Elly Fairytale from Pexels; feet photo by cottonbro from Pexels
