At the end of a long stressful day, soaking your feet into a tub of warm water can be one of the most relaxing things to do. Hotfoot baths increase blood flow through the feet and entire skin surface, relieving congestion in internal organs and brain. This type of bath also elevates the body temperature, relaxing tense muscles and increasing white blood cell activity. All it will take is pulling out 15 minutes and trying one of these amazing DIY Essential Oil Foot Soaks!

• Summer Special! – Foot Soak with Refreshing Mint & Orange

Through the summers you can never go wrong with this blend, whether it be in a soap, shampoo, diffuser or foot soak. On a hot summer day with long working hours or errands, there is no better way to unwind than to soak your tired feet!

In a Basin of Warm Water add the following

• 5 Tablespoons of Epsom Salt
• 2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
• 6 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
• 6 Drops of Orange Essential Oil
• 3 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil 

Soak your feet into the water for at least 20 mins, pat dry post, apply a light layer of coconut oil or any other carrier oil and put on some comfy socks!

• Invigorating Pain Relief Foot Soak

Some long productive days end with swollen, painful and tired feet. The reason can range from long walks to uncomfortable shoes or even being stuck in a bad traffic jam! Try this simple recipe to ease your pain and swelling.

In a basin of Warm Water add the following

• 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
• 4 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
• 4 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil
• 4 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil 

Soak your feet into the water for at least 20 mins, pat dry post, apply a light layer of coconut oil or any other carrier oil and put on some comfy socks!

• Relaxing & Calming Foot Soak – With Lavender & Chamomile

This is the perfect way to end a crappy stressful day! It will calm your senses, relieve sore muscles, reduce inflammation and increases blood circulation. Both Lavender and Chamomile are great for inducing sleep, so be sure of sleeping like a baby the night you use this recipe.

In a basin of Warm Water add the following

• 5 Tablespoons of Epsom Salt
• 6 Chamomile Tea Bags
• 5 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
• 3 Table Spoons of Raw Honey 

Soak your feet into the water for at least 20 mins, pat dry post, apply a light layer of coconut oil or any other carrier oil and put on some comfy socks!

 Apart from relaxation and their soothing reaction on your feet, these foot soaks are also great keeping your feet fresh and sanitized as most of these Essential Oils are very potent antibacterial.

 Do try out these amazing and simple recipes and get back to us on how you felt post!

You can get more creative with the following oils, Here are some popular choices, which you can use individually or combine together for your healing foot treatment: 

• Cypress Essential oil is an antiseptic and natural deodorant. Add a few drops to your soak if you have a blister or are concerned about foot odour.
• Juniper Berry Essential oil alleviates muscle aches, including those caused by arthritis.
• Rosemary Essential oil helps soothe tired muscles and has antiseptic properties.
• Tea Tree or Lavender Essential oil for any fungal or bacterial issues.

The thumb rule to keep in mind for all Essential Oil usage is the dilution should be kept at 5%. Essential Oils are very strong and potent and should be used sparingly. Please maintain caution on usage.

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