Sandal season is upon us and we’re pretty excited about getting those toes out! But after a long winter, it’s not just bright white legs that can be bothersome. All those months in boots and thick socks (and, to be honest, the slight carelessness that comes with them) can lead to thick, cracked heels and general dryness.
Sandal shy? Try these homemade foot treatments that will get you ready for your spring pedi in no time.
16 Foot Scrub, Soak + Balm Recipes
1. Banana Foot Mask by Hello Glow
Bananas make an excellent skin softener, so this mask is perfect before an exfoliation.
2. Cracked Heel Salve by Stephanie Gerber
This healing, soothing balm has both shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize and repair skin.
3. Softening Foot Balm by A Fresh Legacy
This rich balm with soothe and smooth cracked, dry heels while you’re reading your favorite magazine.
4. Foot Soak by Hot Beauty Health
After a long day, there’s nothing like a good foot soak – this one is made with refreshing mint and peppermint oil.
5. Pina Colada Foot Spa by Hello Glow
With this piña colada foot spa trio, an added bonus is that your home might just end up smelling like a tropical island retreat!
6. Coconut Lime Foot Scrub by Ma Nouvelle Mode
Made with refreshing lime and hydrating coconut oil, this foot scrub will make your feet soft and fresh again.
7. Homemade Foot Scrub + Soak from Hello Glow
When your feet are on display in cute sandals, soft soles and non-cracked heels are a must. This combination of foot soak and scrub made with coffee grounds will take care of that for you.
8. Antifungal powder by Hello Glow
If shoes and socks brought you Athlete’s foot, get rid of it naturally with this essential oil antifungal powder.
9. Healing Foot Scrub by Hair Spray & High Heels
Healing and moisturizing, this scrub is easy to make and easy to use. The secret ingredients is, of course, coconut oil.
10. Rose Clay Foot Mask by Soap Queen
This foot mask detoxifies and purifies your skin while also nourishing it. Perfect to apply before a home pedi!
11. Healing Foot Cream by Wendy Polisi
Slather this cream on your feet before bedtime to wake up to nice, soft feet.
12. Foot Balm by Hello Glow
With soothing lavender and moisturizing shea butter, this balm is perfect for those harsh heels and toes.
13. Epsom Salt Foot Soak from Hello Glow
The combination of magnesium and sulfate in Epsom salt is highly effective tonic for all sorts of ailments. And simply soaking your feet in it can have full-body benefits ranging from improved sleep to reducing pain.
14. Nourishing Foot Balm with Essential Oils from Country Hill Cottage
Take care of your feet and get them sandal ready in no time with this nourishing foot balm, infused with tea tree, rosemary, and lavender essential oils.
15. DIY Peppermint Foot Scrub from Hello Glow
This festive foot scrub leaves dry, tired feet feeling soft and revived. And it make such a pretty gift in a jar, too!
I work in heels from 6h-10h, 5 days a week. Lord knows my feet need tender loving care. That banana foot mask is happening soon!! :D