5 DIY Foot Scrubs and How to Use This Homemade Remedy

Follow this guide on how to make your own DIY foot scrub to help keep your soles healthy and strong. Our feet take quite the beating on a daily basis, so it is important to take care of them regularly.

Why Use a DIY Foot Scrub

Our feet take a real beating. From walking and running to too-tight shoes, our feet bear the brunt of much of what we do in our daily lives. This is why we form calluses on the soles of our feet. As unattractive as they may be, this is our bodies’ natural way of thickening the skin to protect from friction and pressure. 

However, if left untreated, calluses will continue to build up. This can lead the skin to become painful, dry, and even cracked.

This is why treating and tending to our feet on a weekly basis is important. We show you how to do it with these five easy DIY foot scrub recipes.

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1. Lemon Foot Scrub

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups granulated sugar 
• ¼ cup organic coconut oil, melted
• 6-8 drops of lemon essential oil 

Instructions:

Add sugar to a large mixing bowl. Slowly mix in the oil until you have a soft, wet-sand-like consistency. Add lemon essential oil.

2. Olive Oil Scrub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup granulated sugar 
• ½ cup sea salt 
• ⅓ cup olive oil 
• 2-3 drops of essential oil of your choosing

Instructions:

To make this DIY foot scrub, combine sugar and salt in a bowl. Slowly mix in the oil, until you have a soft, consistency. Add essential oils.

3. DIY Foot Scrub: Coffee Scrub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup ground organic, fair-trade coffee
• ¼ cup granulated sugar 
• ½ cup organic coconut oil, melted

Instructions:

Mix the coffee grounds and sugar in a bowl until well combined. Slowly add the oil, and stir until it forms a sandy paste.

4. Homemade Foot Scrub: Honey and Shea Butter Scrub

Ingredients:

• ½ cup oat flour
• ⅓ cup shea butter
• 3 to 5 Tbsp raw organic honey

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the oat flour and shea butter. Add in the honey one tablespoon at a time, mixing well, until a paste is formed.

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5. Peppermint Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup coconut oil, melted
• 3 to 5 drops peppermint essential oil 

Instructions:

Add the sugar to a mixing bowl and slowly add the melted oil. Mix well until you get a grainy consistency. Add the peppermint drops to add a refreshing scent to this homemade foot scrub.

How to Use Your DIY Foot Scrub

Once you have made your foot scrub, you can use it straight away. Soak your feet in warm water for about 10-20 minutes. Apply generous amounts to your feet, and gently rub the scrub into your soles in circular motions for about 5 minutes. Wash the scrub off either with a warm, damp washcloth or wash the scrub away with warm water in the shower. 

To store your homemade foot scrub, add your scrub to an airtight container or jar you can seal shut. Store this in a dry place. Your homemade foot scrub will keep for up to one month like this.

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