Guess what? I’m literally soaking my achy, tired mom-feet in one of my favorite soothing foot soaks right now. I mean, why not? The kids are asleep, I’ve got something cheesy on Netflix, and after schlepping up and down subway steps, to and from school, the grocery store — most of which while carrying a 2-year-old — my feet are killing me and I deserve a break! My feet deserve a soothing foot soak, dammit.
Not only are my feet tired, they’re cracked, too. Foot soaks can fix that though. Most of them combine epsom salts with essential oils or citrus fruit to combat dry, cracked feet. And they smell divine, to boot. I chose a soothing Coconut Lime Foot Soak which probably explains why I’m craving key lime pie right now. If you’re an overworked mama with tired-a*s feet, check out this list of totally awesome and soothing foot soaks, because you deserve a break, too.
Soothing Foot Soaks
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Chamomile Foot Soak
The chamomile in this soothing foot soak will help relieve foot puffiness while you chillax. Ahhhhhh.
Get the recipe at Suburban Simplicity.
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Listerine & Vinegar Foot Soak
Yes, you heard right. Apparently mouthwash is fab for curing dry, cracked heels in a soothing soak. Who knew?!
Get the recipe at One Good Thing.
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Sweet Milk Foot Soak
Soften and nourish those tired tootsies with this awesome, sugary-sweet soak.
Get the recipe at The Pedicure Room.
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Aromatic Homemade Foot Soak
Try combining dried lavender, chopped rosemary, and a few drops of Tea Tree Oil with epsom salts and baking soda for a truly fragrant and relaxing foot soak.
Get the recipe at Celebrating Everyday Life.
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Softening Beer Bath
Did you know that yeast (found in beer) softens feet? Plus, the alcohol will kill any bacteria.
Get the recipe at Everything Pretty.
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Soothing Peppermint Foot Soak
With just 4 ingredients, this foot soak is not only relaxing but easy to make, and invigorating, too.
Get the recipe at A Cultivated Nest.
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Vinegar and Lemon Foot Soak
While vinegar is great at preventing foot odor and athletes foot, the fresh scent and acidity from the lemons will help prevent foot infections.
Get the recipe at Wild Turmeric.
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Rose Petal Bath Salts & Foot Soak
How decadent and relaxing does this one sound? And it's a great gift idea!
Get the recipe at My Frugal Adventures.
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Coconut Lime Foot Soak
This sweet and citrus-y foot soak is the ultimate in relaxation, and easy to make!
Get the recipe at Ava's Alphabet.
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Relaxing Foot Soak for Achy Feet
Incorporating aloe vera, wheat germ oil, and peppermint, this foot bath is sure to relax those achy, tired mom-feet.
Get the recipe at Beauty Blunders.
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