People always take care of their necks, hands, and faces, but they only think of their feet when they start to hurt, itch and cause discomfort. Corns and calluses, sweating and cracked heels deliver a lot of unpleasant feelings. This is why everybody should pay attention to the daily care of their feet. This will help avoid all kinds of problems.
Proper feet care isn’t something everyone is familiar with, unfortunately. This might give a boost to all kinds of unpleasant diseases that develop gradually and are very difficult to get rid of. Two examples of what you can get due to lack of proper foot care are poor blood circulation and bad posture. Prevention is of great importance. It’s much easier to make sure you are safe now than to treat different pathologies later on.
Foot soaks and massage after a hard day’s work
Foot soaks and massage products with essential oils will help relieve fatigue, relax, relieve muscle pain, and improve blood circulation.
After a hard day’s work, take stimulating essential oils: crisped-leaved mint, peppermint, eucalyptus, or rosemary and add them to hot water. They will soothe and refresh tired legs and improve blood circulation. The oils will help get rid of stress, sweating, and leave a feeling of freshness.
For a foot massage, take two drops of each essential oil and add them to a teaspoon of base oil. If your feet hurt after a long walk in heels, add 1-2 more drops of Roman chamomile, black pepper, lemongrass, or pear tree.
Massage the resulting product into your feet with circular, light strokes. The heaviness will gradually disappear and fatigue will be replaced by relaxation and lightness.
There are many biologically active points on the soles, nerve endings connected with inner organs and body systems. Reflexologists use massage in complex therapy. This doesn’t mean that you have to do a great deal of research and learn about all the biologically active spots. General massage will be beneficial in any case.
An aromatic foot bath takes about 20 minutes. To make an essential oil-based footbath product, dissolve sea salt in any organic solubilizer. Add 10 drops peppermint and 10 drops lemon eucalyptus oil. Mix well and add 2-3 liters of warm water. You can also prepare mini bath bombs for foot soaks by mixing sea salt, baking soda, and peppermint essence. The remedy will help to relieve fatigue and get rid of leg sweating.
Antibacterial powder
Antibacterial powders are just the thing to strengthen and protect feet against bacteria during the day. They have a cooling and soothing effect, deodorize feet and help against sweating, fungi, and harmful bacteria.
All you need is to take 5 tablespoons of powder with good absorbing properties: white clay, talc, baking soda, or corn starch. Place the absorbent powder in a glass jar. Add 5 drops of rosemary essence, the same amount of peppermint, and 10 drops of tea tree. Stir, close the jar tightly, and leave for 24 hours. Shake the jar periodically so that the contents are evenly absorbed. The resulting powder is applied to clean feet before putting on socks.
NB: if there are open sores or non-healed wounds on your skin, you can’t use this remedy. Use of this powder is also undesirable if you walk barefoot or wear open sandals.
Take care of dry, cracked heels
Dry and cracked skin on the heels is unattractive and causes a lot of pain and discomfort. It’s impossible to feel like a queen when you have to hobble and step carefully instead of walking with your head held high. Daily care with essential oils can help solve the problem quickly.
To treat problematic feet, they often use time-tested means like castor oil. Apply it to your heels, massaging it in gently, then put on cotton socks. The condition of your skin will improve significantly overnight. But when the problem is too severe, this option might not help. In this case, you’ll need a special oil blend.
To make it, you’ll need:
- 30 ml of organic castor oil.
- 20 ml of oil enriched with fatty omega-acids: blackcurrant seed, primrose, hemp, or borage.
- 50 drops of myrrh.
Mix all ingredients well and then pour them into a dark glass bottle. Apply it liberally to your heels and soles before going to bed and after taking a shower. Then put on cotton socks.
Essential oil foot soaks
Let’s talk more about the foot baths that can have a truly unique effect on the condition of the feet and the body as a whole. It can be tonic, relaxing, or therapeutic, depending on the essence you use.
Dissolve sea salt (3 tablespoons) in organic solubilizer (1 tablespoon, add 2 drops chamomile essential oil and 3 drops lavender, and then add the mixture to warm water. You’ll feel your fatigue removed as if by magic. Nervous tension will also disappear and you’ll feel maximum relaxation.
To tone your feet up, do the same, but add 5 drops of each oil. Make sure your foot bath water isn’t too hot or too cold. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. After it, apply your favorite nourishing cream. You can add any of the above-mentioned oils to the cream if you want to.
Using essential oils against itching, callusing, or fungi infection
Problems with the nails and skin of the feet are not uncommon. They often turn out to be fungal. In this case, you should consult a dermatologist before using any remedies, commercial or homemade. If your doctor confirms the diagnosis, special treatments should be carried out every evening.
Essential oils can significantly alleviate the condition. They are used as a combination of essential oils and carrier products, which lubricate the affected areas. These combinations can be effectively used for baths and massage. They can also be added to creams.
Tea tree oil has a pronounced bactericidal effect. To get rid of the fungus, use the following recipe.
Take 10 drops of tea tree essential oil, mix it with a tablespoon of solubilizer, and add the mixture to a basin with warm water. Immerse your feet in the water and soak them for 20-30 minutes. You can also add 2-3 drops geranium, clove, eucalyptus, sage, or pine if you need to solve the problem of itching.
Give your feet just a few minutes every day and they will look beautiful and well-groomed. We hope that the recipes and recommendations above will help you to take proper care of your feet.
