Modern life with its inconveniences, often generates some health problems. Stress, pollution, poor diet or lack of physical activity, are all factors that promote the accumulation of toxins in our body. Several natural foods are available to detoxify our body. However, there are other remedies, including footbaths, which not only detoxify the body but also relief and soothing feet.
Footbaths are so-called traditional methods. In addition to their effectiveness in detoxifying the body through our feet, they also help to get rid of bad odors, remove bacteria and fungi and soothe and soften the feet.
Detox bath (soothing and toning)
This footbath is made with Epsom salt, olive oil, lemon, mint tea (preferably organic) and peppermint essential oil. It is a detox remedy, effective for toning the feet and relieving their pain. It also reduces stress with Epsom salt which contains magnesium. Another benefit of this bath is the relaxation it gives us by stimulating specific points of our feet and targeting many nerves.
Epsom salt, also known as English salt, has long been used for detox and beauty purposes. The scientific name for this ingredient is magnesium sulfate or epsomite and comes in the form of small white crystals. Epsom salt relaxes and relaxes muscles by releasing magnesium into the water that enters the cells while revitalizing the skin. It also purifies the body and especially the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. It also allows to increase the rate of iodine for feet more tonics. It can be consumed as a drink by diluting a little salt in water with fruit juice or as a foot bath.
Olive oil: Olive oil is a treasure for the skin. It is full of essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C, D and E. It softens, tones and revitalizes the skin and participates in cell renewal. In a foot bath, it reduces the effects of limescale on the skin by making it soft and supple, fortifies soft and brittle nails. In addition, the polyphenols present in olive oil give additional antioxidant benefits.
- Lemon is an astringent and has a wonderful and fresh scent, also known for its antioxidant effect.
- The mint tea relaxes, detoxifies the body, removes impurities and the effect oily skin, make the skin soft and promote blood circulation.
- The essential oil of peppermint provides freshness, stimulates blood circulation and deflates the feet.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Epsom salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 2 tea bags with mint
- 5 drops of essential oil of peppermint
- Hot water
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a bowl of hot water. Dip your feet for about fifteen minutes. Afterwards, rinse your feet with clear water. You can subsequently use a pumice stone to remove dead skin cells.
Detox bath (painkiller, antifungal)
The swollen and sore foot is a common problem that can be solved in a natural way with a foot bath made of baking soda, Epsom salt and peppermint essential oil. In addition to its detoxifying action, it helps to reduce foot pain, erase dead skin, treat odors and fungus feet and relax the body.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of baking soda
- 1 cup of Epsom salt
- 5 drops of essential oil of peppermint
Preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl of hot water. Dip your feet there for about twenty minutes. Afterwards, rinse your feet with clear water, then moisturize them with an oil of your choice or with your usual care cream.
Caution :
Because of its abrasive properties, it is advisable not to use baking soda more than once a week.