HOMEMADE DETOX FOOT SOAK: A DIY Foot Soak Recipe

Have you ever wondered if homemade detox foot soak pads work or if a foot detox bath really works?  Now’s your chance to find out with these tips and homemade recipe.  After doing some online research it appears that you can actually remove toxins by using inexpensive ingredients you probably already have on hand so why spend money on expensive pads instead of your own diy foot soak detox recipe.

A foot detox soak is ideal for people who engage in a lot of standing, as it can help relax leg muscles and relieve pain from tired feet. It also helps eliminate toxins that have built up over the day’s work through the water used for soaking. A toxin-removing foot soak can be done at home with a few ingredients you probably already have lying around your house.

I ran across some all natural remedies and decided to give it a try by using my homemade detox foot soak recipe (see below).  Love that I can soak my footsies and quite possibly get some relief from pain in my feet.

Since I have the ingredients for this one on hand, this is the DIY remedy I decided to try. I have arthritis in my feet and hoping this might ease some of the pain while I’m at it.  Let’s start the soak!

Salt Foot Soak Detox Recipe (Apple Cider Vinegar)

• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup sea salt
• 1/4 cup epson salt
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• A few drops of essential oil (optional)

A Word About Apple Cider Vinegar

If the smell of apple cider vinegar bothers you since vinegar has a strong smell, you can add one of the following or your favorite essential oils into your application. If you want to leave it out, you can. Sea salt is alkaline and therefore helps to lower the acidity of the body even without the ACV and in the foot detox bath.

• Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Grape Seed Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Avocado Oil

Fill a large pot with 1/4 water and bring to a boil, add both salts and baking soda. As soon as they are dissolved, remove from heat and add cold water until the water feels warm and tolerable for your feet, usually the temp that you would use when you take a bath (do not put your feet in super hot water!) Add the ACV and essential oils to the bath. Soak feet for 30 minutes. For an all over detox, add to bath water and soak for 45-60 minutes.

Regular Practice of a DIY Bath For Those With:

• Dry skin disorders
• Acne
• Musculoskeletal pain and swelling
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Arthritis pain
• Sports injuries

Internal Benefits Include:

• Reducing levels of stress
• Dealing with Insomnia
• Increasing circulation
• Expelling toxins from the body

Final note, these recipes for are great to do just before bed as they are relaxing and make falling asleep a bit easier.