1. Homemade Feet Toner & Cleanser
Ingredients: The juice of two big lemons, warm water, tissue paper
Method: In a tumbler, mix equal quantities of lemon juice and warm water. Dip the tissues one by one into the solution and place them on your feet for a few minutes. Once the skin has had time to soak in the juice, remove the tissues gently, wiping off the skin as you do so.
Benefits: Lemon is a superb cleansing agent. The astringent properties of lemon act as a toner helping to open up the clogged pores of your feet. The antiseptic property of lemon not only kills fungal growth on your feet but also helps to remove odor from your feet.
2. Homemade Foot Exfoliating Pack
Ingredients: 10 strawberries, 2 tablespoons lavender oil/peppermint oil, 1teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed apricots. Method: Blend all the ingredients in a mixer to form a thick paste. Pour it into a bowl and gently apply the paste with a circular rubbing motion all over your feet.
Benefits: This is an excellent scrub for treating dry skin conditions, cracks and roughness of the feet.
3. Homemade Foot Lotion
Ingredients: 1tablespoon almond oil, 1tablespoon coconut oil, a few drops of an essential oil of your choice (lavender or eucalyptus).
Method: Mix all the ingredients together in a dark bottle and shake it well till the oils are blended. Use this oil lotion on your feet every day, preferably after a foot bath, though it can be done at any time. Store the bottle in a cool dark place.
Benefits: Coconut oil has great anti-aging properties and almond oil is rich in vitamin E to help moisturize your feet and give it a youthful glow.
4. Homemade Foot Spa
Ingredients: The juice of two big lemons, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, half cup milk, half teaspoon cinnamon powder and warm water.
Method: Mix all the ingredients with warm water in a foot basin. Give your feet a good soak in the aromatic solution for at least 20 minutes. Afterwards, wash your feet with soap and water. Pat your feet dry with a towel and apply a good moisturizer. Put on your socks immediately after the spa bath to preserve its effect.
Benefits: Coconut oil and milk helps to make the texture of your feet soft and silky to touch. You could make a foot spa part of your weekly routine.
My Special foot Mask
Ingredients: Fresh avocado, body oil, and honey
Method: Mix together in a bowl, rub into to both feet allowing the mixture to stay on your feet for 10-15 minutes. Then use a foot basin to rinse.
Benefits: The natural oils in avocado penetrate deep into the skin, helping to soften and hydrate dry and flaky patches.
These simple tips and recipes show that just a little care and time on your part will help you to achieve a beautiful pair of feet. The home remedies mentioned here are very simple to follow and the natural ingredients used are easily available in your kitchen. I hope these guidelines will help you save a lot of money on those visits to expensive salons for spas and pedicures.
This is natural-care information for general guidance only — it is not medical advice. For severe, worsening, or diabetic foot problems, please see a doctor.