Homemade Peppermint Foot Soak

As I promised in yesterday's post-I'm going to share a different kind of recipe with today. (Even though it smells delicious- I wouldn't recommend eating it.)  That is because it's for your feet!

There is so much information out on the internet stating the amazing benefits of Epsom salt.  It is soothes, relaxes, and even detoxifies!

Dr. Oz even had a special episode a few weeks ago, praising this magical salt!  To prove his point, he had a woman bathe for 20 minutes in a mixture of Epsom salt and baking soda.  The claim he wanted to disprove was, that the by soaking in this solution, you could lose an inch off your waist and thighs!  To his, and everyone in the audiences surprise- it actually worked!

Of course, it is a temporary fix.  (Like Cinderella, only instead of losing your shoes, you'd have buttons flying everywhere and hitting people in the head.)  That would be my luck, but I'm still keeping it in the back of my mind for future reference.

I started using Epsom salt two years ago, when my chiropractor recommended it for my back problems. Although I eventually had to have surgery, it really did do wonders for soothing my sore muscles.

But, like most people, my feet were ignored.  Until now!  Now, I have the perfect cure for achy, tired, swollen feet.  Peppermint Foot Soak!

Here is what you will need:

2 cups Epsom salt
2 cups baking soda
5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil

 In a large mixing bowl- add Epsom salt and baking soda.  Mix together.

Add essential oil.  (Peppermint invigorates- Lavender soothes- eucalyptus helps your immune system.)

Mix together thoroughly and pour into tightly covered jar.

I love mason jars-and this one is my favorite because it's blue!!!

I loved this soak so much-that I added a jar of it to my Christmas gift basket this year.  (I used wide mouth mason jars tied with Christmas ribbon and a peppermint stick.)  I got the idea from Echoes of Laughter blog.  She even has cute labels you can print off, so check her blog out!

I was also thinking this jar of magical powers would be a great, inexpensive addition to a Valentine's basket!

 

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I bought this plastic tub at the dollar store-$2.00.  It's the perfect size for both my tootsies!  (It would also make the perfect vessel to add some pedicure items, lotion,  nail polish and a fluffy towel for a gift basket!)

I'll be posting some other "homemade"  soaks, scrubs, etc- later- until then- I hope you take some time for yourself  and ENJOY a good foot soak!   I know I will !