Epsom Salt Soothing Foot Soak Recipe.

Painless Pampering

Soothing foot soak to reduce pain and inflammation

Here's a simple and effective homemade Epsom Salt foot soak recipe that can help reduce pain and inflammation in the feet and throughout the body while also soothing the skin.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Epsom salt
  • 2-3 cups warm water
  • Optional: A few drops of essential oil (lavender or peppermint for relaxation and pain relief)
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil (for added skin softening)

Instructions

  • Fill a foot basin or tub with warm water (enough to cover your feet comfortably).
  • Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to the water and stir until dissolved.
  • For extra relaxation or skin nourishment, add a few drops of essential oil and/or 1-2 tablespoons of coconut or olive oil.
  • Allow the soak to cool slightly, but ensure it’s still comfortably warm.

How to Use

  • Soak your feet in the solution for 15-20 minutes. Relax and allow the Epsom salt to help reduce inflammation, soften skin, and ease soreness.
  • After soaking, gently scrub any rough patches of skin with a foot scrubber or pumice stone.
  • Pat feet dry and apply a moisturizer for extra smoothness.

This soak helps reduce foot pain, inflammation (especially for conditions like plantar fasciitis), and can leave your feet feeling relaxed and soft.

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