It's starting to get warmer out (though we've had some rainy days here lately) and that means the winter boots are coming off and the strappy sandals and flip flops are coming out! One problem. Most of us have been neglecting our feet all winter and they probably don't look so hot...
I have some simple suggestions for things you can do at home in between treatments to get your feet and other parts in better summertime shape!
Here are a few tried, tested and true recipes, that use simple ingredients that can be found in most kitchens. A few minutes is all you need for one of these pick me up remedies.
Natural Body Softeners
- Cider vinegar is made from fermented apple juice and is a rich source of potassium, sodium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium. Add a cupful to your bath water to soften skin and help restore its natural acid balance.
- Use this recipe twice daily on dry elbows, and ankles - you will notice a difference within a week. 3 tbsp olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and 1 tbsp honey combine in a sterilized jar and shake well. Massage into the dry areas for 2 minutes, rinse off, pat dry and moisturize.
- Before gardening or dishes, smooth on this hand lotion and leave to work under your gloves. Mix 2 tsp olive oil and 2 tsp honey, optional 1 drop geranium essential oil.
- To remove dead skin from your hands, blend some granulated sugar with a little oil (vegetable, olive) and rub in well, rinse then moisturize.
- Soak your feet in a tub of warm water with 3tbsp of baking soda. After you're done soaking, smooth away calluses with a pumice stone or pedicure foot file.
- To treat swollen, tired feet and ankles soak feet in warm water with a few handfuls of epsom salts, and a drop of lavender essential oil, soak for 20 minutes and pat dry.
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