Homemade Foot Soak Made With Milk & Baking Soda
There aren't many of us who would claim
that the feet are among the most attractive features of the human body.
But when summer is here and the sun is shining, we all want to get our
sandals or flip-flops on, which means we have to show our feet to the
world - along with all the rough skin, calluses, blisters and blemishes
that they carry with them. Sometimes they just need a good pampering,
and fortunately, there's a great foot soak you can make at home that
will give your feet the perfect boost.
Many people swear by this remedy, yet it
uses only two common ingredients we all have in our home. Here's how you
can whip up a fantastic mixture that will have your feet looking and
feeling great this summer!
What you will need
• 2-4 Cups of Milk
• A liberal sprinkling of Baking Soda
• A large bowl, big enough to fit both your feet in at the same time
How To Create Your Foot Soak
1. Warm your milk up. You can use between two to four cups, depending on
how big your bowl is, how big your feet are and how much milk you have
available.
2. Pour the milk into a good-sized bowl. You need to be able to fit both
feet in the container at the same time, side-by-side.
3. Soak your toes in the milk for around five minutes, and then grab
your baking soda. Lightly sprinkle a liberal amount of the powder into
your foot bath.
4. Mix the baking soda into the mixture by gently moving it around the
bowl with your feet.
5. Make sure you give plenty of attention to areas where the skin is
usually harder or thicker. These include the bottom of your heels, the
area underneath your toes, and the balls of your feet. Massage plenty of
the mixture into these areas. Use your hands if you need to do so.
6. Don't forget to work the mixture into the tops of your feet and
ankles as well, even if they are not fully submerged. These are the
parts of your feet that are most on display when you are wearing sandals
or flip flops!
7. When you have scrubbed enough, sit back with a book or your favorite
TV program and let your feet soak for another five minutes.
8. Clean your feet with warm water and dry thoroughly.
You should find that your feet look and feel healthy and rejuvenated!
The combination works because the two ingredients complement each other.
Milk contains lactic acid which softens the skin. Baking soda,
meanwhile, has abrasive properties which can remove dry and rough
patches once they have been softened up.