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Last Updated on Feb 11th, 2021 fitasamamabear

Note: I am not a doctor, herbalist, aromatherapist or chemist. I am just an everyday mom trying to figure out how to live naturally. This recipe is one that works for myself and my family. Please consult your doctor before using any diy recipe or essential oils to confirm that they are safe for you. This holds especially important if you are currently pregnant.

DIY Foot Soak For Callused, Cracked & Sore Feet (only 4 ingredients)

Only four ingredients in this DIY foot soak and a great way to practice some self-care ( followed up by homemade peppermint foot lotion of course). This DIY foot soak recipe for cracked feet contains relaxing herbs to help ease soreness and heal callused feet.

Pinterest image with text: DIY foot soak with Epsom salts in a glass jar with dried herbs and text around it about soaking callused feet

As mamas, we’re constantly on our feet chasing littles. And yet our feet are often ignored when it comes to self-care. From workouts to regular #momlife our feet end up sore and dry. This DIY foot soak helps alleviate those symptoms and leave your feet feeling a little more refreshed.

As a busy mom of *soon-to-be* three, my own feet never stop moving!

And while I do take the time to roll out my feet using a lacrosse ball or foam roller (learn more about foam rolling here), they could definitely use a bit more attention!

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe!

 

The Benefits Of The DIY Foot Soak

  • only four ingredients
  • simple to whip up
  • calming and soothing for inflammation
  • helps reduce soreness

Soaking your feet just once a week can not only force you to take a step back from rushing around and rock a little self-care, but it also keeps your feet feeling a little nicer while you run around!

We go through a lot of Epsom salts in our house because it’s long been whispered about for being a great detox salt. Personally, I use it in my baths after a grueling workout because I find it helps immensely with muscle soreness (so does this homemade muscle rub!).

So, it only makes sense to make it the base of this easy DIY foot soak recipe.

If we’re on our feet all day, they take a beating. Allowing them to soak and reducing some tension in them is probably a good thing.

As for the baking soda, I like to use this because it’s an odor remover! No one likes to talk about stinky feet but let’s be honest: sweating in socks all day doesn’t exactly leave them smelling fresh 😛 And if you’re a runner, multiply that. Baking soda helps control stink and fungus so it’s a good add-in.

Plus, almost everyone has some in their fridge so that makes it easy?

Pinterest image with text: homemade foot soak in two glass mason jars with chamomille behind them

Herbal DIY Foot Soak: Using Chamomille & Lavender Flowers

The herbs in this DIY foot soak are definitely optional and interchangeable. I went with dried lavender and chamomile because:

  • they’re calming
  • they reduce inflammation/red spots 
  • they help heat; helps on cuts.

They’re the two main herbs in my DIY diaper wipe spray for this exact reason. 

Plus, the scents are super calming which is nice when you’re trying to detach for a bit.

 

Can I Use Essential Oils In Pace Of Herbs?

The short answer is: yes! If it’s easier to use essential oils go for it.

However, because there is no carrier oil in this DIY foot soak recipe I would suggest adding a teaspoon to the recipe. Carrier oils are what bind the essential oils so that they can do their job.

It can be dangerous just adding in oils to water and soaking in them so always use a carrier (here is how to choose carriers and next steps to take).

When it comes to the number of drops of essential oils to add to the DIY foot soak, it’s a lot of preference. A general rule of thumb is using a %2.5 dilution rate. This comes out to 2.5 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil.

However, I always urge people to do their research and use what they think is best.

 

How To Use The DIY Foot Soak For Callused Feet

Use this foot soak to help heal cracked feet, reduce soreness and overall show your feet some love.

While you can easily just dump the ingredients into a tub of water for your feet, you can save yourself come clean up by using… cheesecloth!

If you use the dried herbs for the DIY foot soak, pour the soak into a cheesecloth and tie the ends.

This makes it so there’s no dried lavender and chamomile all over your bathtub when you’re done <– this drives me nuts.

 

All-Natural Skincare IS Self Care

And of course, if you’re looking to maximize your self care routine and eliminate icky chemicals opt for all-natural skincare products.

That being said I do understand that mom life sometimes gets in the way of making your own!

The next best step would be to purchase organic, natural products to not only nourish your skin but keep your gut happy too.

My go-to skincare line is Primally Pure. Not only am I obsessed with their blue tansy face cream and charcoal deodorant (deodorant is one thing that never worked out on my DIY’s), their products have ingredients I can pronounce and purchase. Which is important to me.

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Homemade lavender foot soak in two small mason jars with dried chamomile beside it

Ingredients In The DIY Foot Soak For Callused Feet

  • ¾ cups Epsom salts
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1/8 cup dried lavender
  • 1/8 cup dried chamomile

Tools That May Be Helpful

  • Cheesecloth

Collage image of homemade foot soak in mason jars and three in process pictures of how to make it

How To Make The Foot Soak Recipe

Measure out all ingredients.

Ingredients for an herbal Epsom salt soak in measuring cups beside a blue bowl

In a small bowl, combine the ingredients and mix.

Epsom salt and chamomile flowers in a blue bowl with dried lavender being added

Portion into one large jar or two.

Homemade epsom salt soak in a blue bowl being portioned into small glass jar

To use: pour contents of the jar into a medium-large bath. Let salts dissolve and soak for ten to fifteen minutes so soften feet (can soak longer).

Tip:
Makes one large bath full or use half the amount while soaking just the feet in a bucket of warm water.

Don’t forget to pin this calming DIY foot soak recipe!

Pinterest image with text: DIY foot soak with dried herbs in a mason jar with text about dry, callused feet

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Relaxing Diy Foot Soak

Give your feet some self care with this relaxing diy foot soak recipe. A perfect way to nourish skin and reduce foot soreness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • ¾ cups Epsom salts
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • 1/8 cup dried lavender
  • 1/8 cup dried chamomile

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients and mix.
  2. Portion into one large jar or two.
  3. To use: pour contents of the jar into a medium-large bath. Let salts dissolve and soak for ten to fifteen minutes so soften feet (can soak longer).

Recipe Notes

Makes one large bath or two small buckets worth of soak. Essential oils can be subbed in for the dried herbs.

 

This is where you can grab a few of my favorite DIY ingredients.

As moms, our feet take quite a beating when you’re running around all day. Use this DIY foot soak recipe to help soothe, heal, and refresh your feet! Not only does this homemade foot soak smell great but it’s also insanely easy to make- always a win for a busy mama!

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Last updated on 02/11/2021

Filed Under: DIY Skin Care Tagged With: diy, foot soak, gift, homemade, self care

Comments

  1. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    04/07/2019 at 4:12 pm

    Trying to leave you 5 stars and it doesn’t work!
    I love this recipe. I’ve made it for years! It was a best seller at my shop.
    It’s easy and people love it.
    Such important self-care. Foot soaks are fabulous!! (that was my motto about these special soaks!)
    Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/09/2019 at 12:23 am

      Yesss!! Foat soaks make everything better- and they’re so freaking simple! Pair it with a lotion and it’s foot heaven haha I emailed my techie about the starts- thanks for the heads up!!

      Reply

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