A long day at work can leave your feet tired and sore. And nothing feels as rejuvenating as pampering them with a foot spa at home. We often do not realize how sore and tired our feet are until we get back home, take our shoes off and lay our backs. A rejuvenating foot spa can help soothe your aching feet. The best part is – you can easily do it at home. This article will guide you through the step-by-step process of doing a foot spa at home and share easy foot soak recipes. Scroll down.
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How To Do A Foot Spa At Home: Step-By-Step Guide
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Before you start, you need to gather the equipment and ingredients you will need for a foot spa. Here’s what you need:
- A big plastic tub (big enough to soak your feet)
- Warm water
- A jar of marbles (optional but can be used for foot massage)
- Towel
- Salts (a tablespoon of Epsom or sea salts)
- Essential oils (lavender, peppermint, or lemongrass oils)
- Powdered milk (2-3 tablespoons)
- Almond oil (1 tablespoon)
- A handful of rose petals (optional)
- A foot scrubbing brush or a foot scrub
- Moisturizer
If you want to give yourself a pedicure, you will also need:
- Nail clippers
- Cuticle pusher
- Nail polish remover
- Your favorite nail paint
Let’s begin.
Related: How To Do A Pedicure At Home
1. Set Your Environment
When you go for a foot spa in the salon, it is not only the procedure that relaxes you. The relaxing spa environment plays a huge role in shaping your overall experience. Pick a comfortable place. You may light a few aromatic/aromatherapy candles. This will enhance your sensory experience. You may also play relaxing music.
2. Prepare A Foot Soak
Put the marbles in the tub and prepare a warm soak by filling it with warm water. Mix the salts in the water. Add 10-15 drops of essential oil to it. If you are using a mix of oils, make sure to use 10-15 drops in total. Add the rose petals (if any). Mix the powdered milk and almond oil. This helps to soften your feet.
(We have shared some foot soak recipes later in the article. Don’t forget to check them out!)
Let your feet soak in the warmth of the water for at least 15-20 minutes. Until then, you can relax, lean back, and put on a sheet mask or just read a book or sip your favorite drink.
Related: 6 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes For Exfoliation & Their Benefits
3. Exfoliate Your Feet
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After 15-20 minutes of soaking and relaxation, it is time to get to work! If you are using an exfoliation brush, scrub your feet with it gently, especially the heels. You can also use a pumice stone if you have hard skin and calluses on your feet. If you are using a foot scrubbing cream, apply the scrubber all over your feet and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Wash it off with the warm foot spa water in the tub.
4. A Gentle Foot Massage
This is where the marbles will help. Place your feet on the marbles and roll them back and forth. If you don’t have marbles, don’t worry. Use your hands to give yourself a massage. You can also use a store-bought massager.
5. Moisturize Your Feet
After the massage, rewash your feet in the water and pat them dry with a towel. Apply moisturizer all over your feet. If you are going to stop here, put on your socks, and you are done. However, if you want to do a pedicure, follow the next steps.
Related: 10 Effective Ways To Moisturize Your Skin Naturally
6. Treat Your Feet To A Pedicure
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Clip your nails using a nail clipper. Use the cuticle pusher to push away and clean the cuticles. Once done, apply a base coat of transparent nail polish and then apply your favorite nail polish. Wait for at least 45 minutes or until the nail polish dries before you wear your socks.
Here are some foot soak recipes that you can try.
Related: 6 Best Ways To Dry Your Nail Polish Faster
DIY Foot Soak Recipes For Foot Spa
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1. Chamomile Foot Soak
For this soak, use
- 3-4 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers or 6 chamomile tea bags
- 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 3 tablespoons of raw honey
2. Coconut Milk Foot Soak
For this foot soak, use
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 10 drops of any essential oil
3. Clay Foot Soak
For this foot soak, use
- 2 cups of bentonite clay
- 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
4. Coffee Foot Soak
For this foot soak, use
- 2 cups brewed coffee (coffee mixed in hot water)
- ½ cup Epsom or sea salt
- 1 cup raw honey
Stylecraze Says Additionally, you can use baking soda in place of Epsom salt to treat sunburns, itchiness, and itchy skin and soothe tight muscles by incorporating it into foot soaks.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak
For this foot soak, use
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive, almond, or coconut oil
- 10-15 drops of essential oil(s) of your choice
A foot spa is an effective way to relax your feet and keep them clean, healthy, and happy. It also has several other benefits.
Benefits Of Getting A Foot Spa
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1. It Keeps The Skin Healthy
Cracked heels and calluses on the feet can be irritating and unsightly to look at. Regular foot spas help you get rid of cracked heels and hardened skin on your feet as they soften the skin and keep it moisturized.
2. It Keeps the Feet Soft
When you soak and moisturize your feet during the spa, it seeps deep into the skin. This keeps your feet youthful and soft for a long time.
3. It Soothes Your Feet Muscles
Soaking your feet in warm water mixed with salts and essential oils reduces soreness and tiredness. It warms them up and loosens tension in the muscles. This also helps to improve the blood circulation in your feet (1). However, make sure you do not soak your feet too long to avoid the natural oils being washed off resulting in dry skin eventually.
Subscribe Stylecraze Says Avoid using a foot spa if you have open skin wounds, such as insect bites, bruises, scrapes, cuts, scabs, poison ivy, etc.
A foot spa at home is one of the best ways to relax and pamper your feet simultaneously. You can arrange a foot spa from the comforts of your own home by following the step-by-step guide mentioned above. Setting up the perfect environment for a foot spa helps you relax and enhance your sensory experience. Prepare a foot soak and scrub your feet for five minutes with a pumice stone to exfoliate the skin. Make sure to check the temperature and avoid adding ingredients you may be allergic to. Chamomile, coconut milk, clay, coffee, and apple cider vinegar are the best ingredients to make a foot soak. However, do a patch test before trying these scrubs on your skin.
