There’s nothing self-care, and it’s very important to take care of your foot that takes you around and one of the best ways to do it is giving yourself a foot spa at home.
Most times, we hardly realize how tired our feet are after a long day at work until we get home. So, after taking our shoes off, then it finally hits us. However, a foot spa at home can help you relax, revitalize and rejuvenate you.
There are several people who do not know what to put in their foot spa at home. In this article, we will discuss how you can create a foot spa at home and all the necessary things you need to make an incredible foot spa.
Step-by-step Guide on How to do a Foot Spa at Home
There are equipment and ingredients you need. It’s better you have these ready before you begin. Below are the equipment and ingredients you need to do a Foot spa at home
- A big plastic tub (enough to soak your feet)
- Essential oil (levender, lemongrass oils, or peppermint)
- Almond oil (1 tablespoon)
- Salts (a tablespoon of Epsom or sea salt)
- A jar of marble (optional but can also be used for foot massage)
- Warm water
- A foot scrubbing brush or a foot scrub
- Moisturizer
- Rose petal (optional)
If you want to also give yourself a pedicure, you will need the following:
- Nail polish remover
- Nail clippers
- Cuticle pusher
- The nail paint you want to use
Now to begin the foot massage, here are the thing you need to do
1. Set The Right Environment
In the salon where foot spa is done, there are several things that puts you at ease aside from the procedure. The environment of the salon makes it easy for you to relax while you get the foot spa. So, you will try to replicate that in your home. Pick a comfortable place, you can choose to light a few aromatherapy/aromatic candles with a nice cool song playing. This will help to enhance your sensory experience.
2. Prepare A Foot Soak
Prepare a warm soak with the marbles in the tub and fiik it with warm water. Mix the salt in the water and then add 10-15 drops of essential oil. If you are using different oils, ensure to use 10-15 drops in total.
Add the rose petals (if you like), the mix the powdered milk and almond oil. The will help soften your feet.
Soak your feet in the warm water for at least 15-20 minutes. You can relax and lean back. You can put on a sheet mask or read a book or you can be even sipping a nice drink while your feet soak the warmth of the water.
3. Exfoliate Your Feet
After soaking your feet in the warm water for 15-20 minutes, you can now start exfoliating. If you are using an exfoliating brush, then scrub your feet gently especially the heels using exfoliating brush.
If you have a hard skin, you can use a pumice stone and callusy on your feet. If you are using a foot scrubbing cream, you will need to apply the scrubber all over your feet and then scrub thoroughly for about 5 minutes. Wash it with warm foot spa water in the tub.
4. A Gentle Foot Massage
If you have marbels, place your foot on the marbles and roll them back and forth but if you don’t, use your hands to give yourself a massage or use a store-bought massager.
5. Moisturize Your Feet
After the massage, wash your feet again in the water and dry them with a towel. Then apply moisturizer all over your feet. If you are not doing a pedicure, you can stop here but if you want to do a pedicure, then next steps are for you.
What You Put In Foot Spa At Home
Below are DIY foot soak recipes for foot spa;
1. Chamomile Foot Soak
Use the following for this soak
- 3-4 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers or 6 chamomile tea bags
- 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 tablespoon of raw honey
2. Coconut Milk Foot Soak
Use the following for this foot soak;
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 10 drops of essential oil
3. Clay Foot Soak
Use the following for the foot soak;
- 2 cups of bentonite clay
- 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
4. Coffee Foot Soak
Use the following for this foot soak;
- 2 cups brewed coffee (coffee mixed in hot water)
- ½ cup Epsom or sea salt
- 1 cup raw honey
5. Apple Cedar Vinegar Foot Soak
Use the following for this foot soak;
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive, coconut or almond oil
- 10-15 drops of essential oil
One if the effective ways of relaxing your foot is a foot spa, it also helps in relaxing you and keep your foot clean. There are also lots if benefits that comes with it.
Benefits of Foot Spa
1. It Keeps The Skin Health: Foot spa keeps your skin health. It helps remove cracked heels and hardened skin from your feet, thereby keep the skin soft and moisturized.
2. It Keeps The Feet Soft: Soaking and moisturizing your feet during the foot spa can help in king your feet soft and youthful.
3. It Soothes Your Feet Muscles: You can reduce tiredness and soreness when you soak your feet in warm water mixed with Salts and essential oils. This can loosen tension in the muscles and warm them up, thereby improving blood flow and circulation in your feet.
However, do not soak your feet for too long to avoid the natural oil washing off which will then result in dry skin which is the very opposite of what you want.
Conclusion
To make a foot spa at the confines of your home is not difficult. And if you are looking for ways to unwind and relax this is one of the things you must do. You can follow the step-by-step guide above.
One of the most important things is setting the right environment for a foot spa so it can enhance your sensory experience.
Prepare a foot soak, then scrub your feet for at least 5 minutes with a pumice stone to exfoliate the skin.
For a foot spa at home, these are some of the best ingredients you use to make a foot soak; chamomile, coffee, coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, clay. Please avoid any ingredients you are allergic to. Before you try these scrubs on your skin, do a patch test.
