Foot Detox – Get Your Feet Looking Super Fresh and Relaxed!
When it comes down to it, most people forget that they should take care of their feet as well as their hands. Just because it’s not summer, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a good pampering from time to time. In this article, I’ll be informing you on how you can get your feet super soft and healthy with a foot detox!
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Time to learn about foot detox bath benefits!
When you think that most of our lives is spent walking or running, that’s a lot of hard work for our feet. This can definitely take a toll on the appearance and texture of our soles. If you have never tried a foot detox, you should certainly consider it. You might be asking are foot detox good for you? Well, there are a few really positive points to regularly taking care of your feet. A foot detox can help with your blood circulation, which is good for keeping you healthy and refreshed. Detox baths are also known for reducing any swelling you may have. Swelling can be caused from a lot of things, for example –
- Regularly flying on an aeroplane
- Lots of walking
- Wearing uncomfortable footwear such as high heels
- Heat
Let me tell you, there’s nothing better that I can think of that’s nicer than after a long day’s work, coming home and soaking my feet. It feels so relaxing and can take my mind off of the stress within a matter of minutes. It’s even nicer adding in some lovely smelling soaking salts or bath oils. Take my advice, you should try it!
Also read: Remove Calluses on Feet with Baking Soda: Simple Natural Recipes for Home Treatment
Sounding good already? Here’s what you can do for your very own foot detox bath DIY!
Baking Soda Foot detox soak
- 1 cup of sea salt
- 1 cup of baking soda
- Warm water
- Basin large enough to fit your feet
In the water, pour the sea salt and baking soda. Stir until fully dissolved. Place your feet in and relax for 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes has passed, pat feet dry and apply a moisturizer.
Apple cider vinegar foot detox
- 1 cup of apple cider vinegar
- Warm water
- Basin large enough to fit your feet
Mix the vinegar into the water. Insert feet. Soak for 15–20 minutes. Pat with a towel until dry. Apply moisturizer.
⇒ Both procedures can be repeated 2–3 times a week for maximum effect.
Why it’s important to foot detox and massage
It is very important that we take care of ourselves and with the speed of our lifestyles, it may seem impossible to take time out to do so. Massage is extremely relaxing and boosts your well-being immensely. It doesn’t even have to be a special trip to a masseuse. It is quite simple to massage our feet by ourselves or ask a partner. Massaging the feet can greatly improve mental health and anxiety also due to the pressure points on the soles of the feet. If pressed correctly, can work miracles.
What other types of products can be used?
There are many must have products for beautiful feet. There are lots available and come in the forms such as clay mask, foot scrub, foot fizz and snail extract cream. Snail extract is extremely beneficial for your feet, you can find special disposable socks which you put on your feet, they are filled with the extract and after a week or so, you should start to notice that the rough, dead skin will start to peel off. This leaves your feet feeling super silky soft! Another thing to remember is to invest some money into buying a good, quality foot cream to help keep them hydrated and smooth. Always check the back of the packaging to confirm whether it contains parabens and fragrances, The reason I mention to check the back is that these types of ingredients will dry out your feet more. Use creams with shea butter, Aragon oil and you can even use pure coconut oil. If you want to try something else, before going to sleep at night, apply your cream or preferred product and put some socks on to keep the cream on throughout the evening.
A word of advice…
Always make sure to check your nails also for any type of darkening of the nail. Athlete’s foot if found can be cured by over the counter creams or gels. Tea-tree oil can be used as an antiseptic, and foot detox soaks can be prepared especially for this.
Can foot detox be harmful? … Not at all. You are only going to benefit from taking a foot detox once in a while. I hope you enjoyed finding out all about the ways in which you can enjoy a foot detox at home. Hopefully you will be able to make some time to look after your feet. You will feel so much better for doing so. Plus, your feet will thank you for it! If you want to turn it up a notch and treat your whole body, you could always enjoy a full spa day at home with our other tips and tricks! Check out the article on how to have a spa day at home with relaxing procedures and DIY masks!
