Sunday, May 18, 2008

HOMEMADE FOOT SOAK

Recipe #1

1 part Epsom salts
1 part Baking soda
drops of choice essential oils (optional)

- Recipe #2 Chamomile Tea Foot Soak

4 bags chamomile tea
1/8 cup dried parsley
4 drops essential oil of choice

Steep ingredients in 1 gallon of hot water for 10 minutes before soaking feet

Recipe #3

2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup Epsom salts
drops essential oil of choice (optional)

Recipe #4

1 1/4 cups Epsom salts
1 1/4 cups Kosher salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch

Recipe #5

1 cup lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup milk

Mix together well in a small bowl then add to 1 gallon of water and soak feet.

Single Ingredient Ideas:

1 cup honey per gallon of water
1/2 cup Epsom salts per gallon of water
2 cups brewed coffee per gallon of water

Essential Oil Ideas: peppermint, lavender, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, mint

You can also add marbles to the bottom of the basin to rub your feet over while soaking, quite soothing!

When your garden is in full bloom, add as many flower petals as you like to your favorite recipe for a special, pampered experience.

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