How to make a foot scrub? 👣👣👣

The feet are the part of the body that we tend to pay the least attention to, we neglect them and then it is a bit more difficult to recover their natural beauty.

However, pampering them, taking care of them and making them look beautiful is much easier than you imagine. You just have to learn how to make a natural foot scrub and thus you will get them soft, without calluses and beautiful all the time.

How to make a foot scrub?

The scrub is a practical and simple way to give our feet all the care they need. A good exfoliator is the perfect ally to remove dead cells , hard skin and at the same time moisturize the skin.

It will be enough to make a homemade exfoliating mask weekly, at least, so that your feet recover, little by little, their health and natural beauty. The best? By doing it at home you make sure to use true natural ingredients.

How should you do the exfoliation? Apply the mixture on your feet while doing a gentle massage. You can use an exfoliating brush or a pumice stone for best results. Then, simply rinse and clean your feet as usual, and then apply a specific moisturizer for this area of ​​the body.

Salt, sugar and olive oil scrub

Of all the homemade scrub options , this is one of the most effective for removing roughness and calluses. A simple and cheap way to keep our feet healthy and beautiful.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of sea salt
• ½ cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Optional: you can add a few drops of essential oil for a better aroma

How to do it?

1. Add the sugar and salt in a bowl and stir both ingredients very well until they are completely mixed.
2. Then add the olive oil little by little and continue stirring until it forms a paste. You can apply the mixture immediately or store it in a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid in a dry place.

Baking soda scrub

If there is one ingredient that is very effective in removing dead skin from feet , it is baking soda, as it is slightly abrasive. It is precisely for that reason that it is so widely used in the cosmetic industry.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup baking soda
2. 3 to 6 tablespoons of an oil of your choice (olive, jojoba, almond)

How to do it?

Combine both ingredients in a bowl or bowl, adding the oil one tablespoon at a time.

Make sure to stir very well until they integrate perfectly and apply it on your feet or like the previous scrub, save it for later. With this scrub with bicarbonate your feet will be soft from the first application, although you should use it continuously for best results.

Shea butter and honey scrub

If you are looking for a natural scrub and moisturizer, you must try this homemade recipe, simple to make and very powerful. Both honey and shea butter are natural moisturizers that provide numerous benefits to the skin.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of oatmeal
• 1/3 cup shea butter
• 3 to 5 tablespoons of pure honey

How to do it?

Mix the flour and butter in a bowl and gradually add the tablespoons of honey while stirring.
Stir very well until you get a uniform paste. Apply immediately or store in a cool, airtight place for later.

Coffee and coconut sugar scrub

Coffee is a versatile ingredient widely used in cosmetics, so it is not surprising that it is the star of one of these homemade and natural scrubs .

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of cold coffee grinder
• ½ cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• Optional: 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

How to do it?

• Heat the coconut oil until it is completely melted.
• In a bowl, mix the coffee grounds , the sugar and add the melted coconut oil while stirring constantly until you get a uniform paste. At this point you can also add the vanilla essence.
• Use your homemade scrub immediately or store it in an airtight jar.

ACV scrub

This scrub has ingredients that stimulate lactic, citric and malic acids . It is a homemade exfoliator but with a chemical boost, ideal for more battered feet that require extra help to regain their softness.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup jojoba oil
• 1 cup of oatmeal
• ½ cup of aloe vera
• A splash of apple cider vinegar

How to do it?

1. Gently mix the oatmeal and jojoba oil .
2. When you get a smooth and uniform mixture, add the aloe vera and a splash of apple cider vinegar and stir again so that all the ingredients are integrated.
3. Use immediately or store in a jar with a tight lid to preserve it longer.

Peppermint scrub

Peppermint is the ideal ingredient for a powerful exfoliator, as it moisturizes and soothes the skin. To enhance its power, it is important to combine it with sugar and an olive or coconut oil.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• Olive or coconut oil
• Peppermint essential oil drops

How to do it?

• Mix the sugar with the oil of your choice. Make sure to add the oil little by little until you notice that it forms a uniform but firm paste.
• Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil and stir again to blend.
• Transfer the mixture to a clean container with a tight-fitting lid so you can use in the shower to exfoliate your feet or simply pamper them when they are sore.

Lemon scrub

Like peppermint, lemon has incredible cooling power, so it’s a good idea to include it in natural scrubs . Of course, this scrub should be removed with plenty of water after five minutes of application (maximum), otherwise it may stain your skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sugar
• 1/3 cup almond oil
• A dash of lemon essential oil

How to do it?

• Mix the sugar and almond oil in a clean bowl until you get a smooth paste.
• Add the drops of lemon essential oil and mix again. The consistency should be moist and firm.
• Transfer the scrub to a clean container for more convenient use.

Milk scrub

Milk is an excellent ingredient for treating very rough skin and cracked heels. If your feet are very abused, you must try this powerful scrub.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk
• 5 cups of lukewarm water
• 4 tablespoons of sugar
• ½ cup baby oil
• Pumice
• Moisturizer
• Socks

How to do it?

• Mix the sugar and baby oil until you get a thick paste and reserve.
• In a bowl for feet, add the milk and warm water. Mix and introduce your feet for 10 minutes.
• After the previous time, dry your feet and apply the baby oil and sugar scrub . Massage gently and use the pumice stone to remove roughness.
• Finally, wash your feet, dry gently, apply a thick moisturizer and put on socks to enhance the hydrating effect.

Sore foot bath

Vinegar is key to reducing inflammation , so it is important to include it if we have swollen and sore feet.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• Sea salt
• Hot water
• Cold water
• How to do it?
• In a container for feet add hot water, sea salt and vinegar . Mix well and put your feet in for 20 minutes.
• After the previous time, repeat the same procedure but with cold water .

Finally, dry your feet gently and apply a little moisturizer. You can repeat this bath as many times as you want, it is very effective in relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

Originally published at https://ali2home.com on November 26, 2021.