Tuesday 12 March 2013

Best foot forward

Recently, I have been experimenting with some homemade beauty treatments. I have had lots of fun doing this, it's fairly cheap and it's so nice to have a little bit of pamper time - all good then.

I thought I would share a couple of things here. I do 12 hour shifts at work and am on my feet for a large part of that time, so the following are some things I been trying after a long day...

Vanilla, milk and honey foot soak

To a foot bath add : 1 small cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Top up with warm water and give it all a good stir before immersing your feet and relaxing for a good 15 minutes. So nice and relaxing and smells lovely.

 

 

Peppermint foot scrub

To a large bowl add: 100mls of olive oil, 200grams of caster sugar and 10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix everything together and put in an airtight container. This made 2 little 100ml kilner jars of foot scrub - I gave one to my mum and kept the other for myself. I have loved using this - it makes your feet feel lovely - so clean and fresh! It would make a nice little gift too...

I have a few more little treats I'm trying out and will share soon...

Xxxx

 

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11 comments:

  1. Vintage Sheet Addict12 March 2013 at 13:56

    That foot scrub looks fab, must try this one! :) x

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  2. LinenandRoses12 March 2013 at 15:12

    Thanks for commenting on my blog as it's always nice to find somewhere new to visit. I love the sound of both these pampering treats, especially the foot scrub. I must try them both. Fiona x

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  3. sweetbriardreams12 March 2013 at 17:46

    Thanks for posting these. I tend to walk rather too much where I work and by the end of the day my blisters have blisters! (Once I took my slippers, great big boot ones, and then forgot I still had them on when meeting and greeting in the Boss' hall!!). I will definitely be making this (now 'pinning' your page!). Take care. Chel x

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  4. Plain Jane12 March 2013 at 19:07

    I love the foot scrub - tasty!! I often try a facial scrub from honey and sugar - leaves my skin feeling gorgeous. What a lovely idea for presents as well - I can see these in little baskets of home made treats x Jane

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  5. the linen cloud12 March 2013 at 20:24

    Lovely ... I try to use natural skincare as much as I can too ... so much better for our skin I think ... will be giving these foot treats a go ... Bee xx

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  6. Swallow Barn12 March 2013 at 21:51

    sounds lovely - will definitely have to have a try. thanks for the recipe!

    Nikki x

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  7. Julie12 March 2013 at 22:17

    Both of these sound lovely and, after spending the evening staring at my not very attractive feet in yoga poses, they could definitely do with some pampering! x

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  8. Elisabeth13 March 2013 at 16:59

    Both sound lovely :) I use a sugar and honey facial scrub like Jane too. There's an award waiting for you over at my blog :) Elisabeth x

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  9. Gillian Roe14 March 2013 at 16:27

    Twelve hour shifts, good grief! You have my respect. Those recipes sounds wonderful, just what you need after a long shift.

    Gillian x

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  10. Unknown14 March 2013 at 17:59

    Sounds lovely, I must give it a go. XX

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  11. Flora and Paws14 March 2013 at 18:08

    Ooh the peppermint foot scrub looks easy to make - I love the Body Shop peppermint foot spray so should give your recipe a go.

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