Beauty Tips

Natural ingredients to exfoliate your feet

By Eloísa Carmona - 2022-01-07T13:47:44Z
Our feet are a very strong part of the body; they allow us to walk, stand, and do a thousand other things, from dancing to jumping with joy, so giving them a little attention and treating them with natural ingredients is a good way to thank them for so much.Although they are a crucial part of our daily lives, we may not give them enough attention, and often our heels are cracked, we have foot pain, or old, dry skin that no amount of moisturizer can repair.If you want to try simple and homemade ways, these exfoliants with natural ingredients will give your feet everything they need.Homemade foot exfoliants with natural ingredientsExfoliating your skin regularly can help it hydrate better, and you can make your own eco-friendly version at home with simple and natural ingredients, like the ones we provide below.Milk ExfoliantThis exfoliant is a complete treatment to hydrate your feet and get rid of rough spots, so you will need a pumice stone and a very good moisturizing cream. 1 cup of milk5 cups of warm water4 tablespoons of sugar or salt1/2 cup of baby oilMix the milk with the warm water in a large bowl and soak your feet for 5 to 10 minutes.In a bowl, mix the baby oil with the sugar or salt until a thick paste forms and apply it to your feet with circular massage movements. You can then use the pumice stone on your heels if you wish. Rinse and dry your feet with a towel and gentle pats.Finally, apply a thick moisturizer or petroleum jelly to the soles of your feet, put on some thick, comfortable socks, and rest with your feet elevated for several hours or sleep with the socks on.Antioxidant-rich Coffee ExfoliantCoffee contains many antioxidants that you can not only drink, so prepare this exfoliant to benefit your skin.1/2 cup of ground coffee1/4 cup of brown sugar1/2 cup of coconut oil1 teaspoon of real vanilla extractHeat the coconut oil until it is in liquid form.Mix the coffee with the coconut oil and vanilla extract.Once the mixture has cooled, add the brown sugar to prevent it from melting.Massage your feet with the mixture and then rinse or wipe off with a cloth. If you clean your feet with a cloth, the residual coconut oil left on the skin will continue to work.