Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Natural Olive Oil Foot Scrub


The best natural foot scrub is taking a walk on the beach. However, if you can't get to the beach, then this recipe will make your feet feel just as soft and relaxed. Foot care is something that most of us don't think about in the winter (summer sandals anyone?!) Our feet carry us through our life experiences in all types of shoes and should be treated with love. Olive oil is great for heart health and for skin care too because of its high content of vitamins A and E.


This nourishing scrub only takes about 15 minutes once a week and your feet will love you for it.
You will need the following:

  • Two tablespoons of salt.
  • Two tablespoons of olive oil.
  • A few drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender is my favorite)
  • Towel.


What you need to do:

  • In a small dish or bowl, mix salt, oil, and essential oils.
  • Put a towel under your feet. Use 1/2 of the mixture and gently massage it into one foot, spending more time on rough areas like heels. Massage for at least 5 minutes.
  • Repeat this process on the other foot. When you're finished with both feet, rinse off the salt and oil with warm water and blot your feet dry with a towel.


This foot scrub can be made ahead of time and stored in wide-mouthed glass jar for easier use.

For an EXTRA special treat, or if you really need to soften your skin, heat a small bowl of olive oil in the microwave until it's warm.  Let your feet soak in it for a few minutes, then slowly scrub the sea salt all over.  Rinse and towel off.  You just may never go back for that overpriced pedicure again.  It's AH-MAZING! ~ Christina

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