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Creating a Natural DIY Foot Scrub for Warmer Days

Get your feet ready for sandal season with a simple DIY foot scrub. This scrub will exfoliate and soften your feet, making them feel fresh and fabulous.

Watch it done Video: Beverly Hills MD on YouTube
Why this worksExfoliating your feet removes dead skin cells and promotes smoother skin. The combination of natural ingredients hydrates while sloughing off rough patches, leaving your feet looking and feeling great. Plus, it's a budget-friendly way to pamper yourself at home.

The ritual, step by step

  1. Gather Your Ingredients You'll need sugar or salt, coconut oil, and a few drops of essential oil for fragrance. These ingredients work together to exfoliate and moisturise.
  2. Mix It Up In a bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar or salt with 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil, like lavender or peppermint, and mix until well combined.
  3. Apply the Scrub In the shower or over a towel, take a handful of the scrub and massage it into your feet. Focus on areas that need extra attention, like heels and balls of your feet.
  4. Rinse and Moisturise Rinse off the scrub with warm water, then pat your feet dry. Follow up with a nourishing foot cream to lock in moisture.
60-sec versionMix sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil, massage on feet, rinse, and moisturise.

Where people go wrong

Common errors include using too much oil, which can make the scrub too greasy. Also, don’t forget to rinse thoroughly; leftover scrub can leave feet feeling sticky. Lastly, skip the scrub on broken skin to avoid irritation.

The pro moveFor an extra refreshing experience, store your scrub in the fridge before use.
Check out the tutorial on how to make this DIY foot scrub.

Shop the routine

Sugar or Salt Exfoliates dead skin for smooth feet. Amazon → Coconut Oil Hydrates and softens the skin. Amazon → Essential Oil Adds fragrance and soothing properties. Amazon →

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Good questions

How often should I use a foot scrub?

1-2 times a week is ideal for maintaining soft feet.

Can I use this scrub on other body parts?

Yes, it's gentle enough for elbows and knees too.

What essential oils are best for foot scrubs?

Peppermint and lavender are popular for their soothing properties.

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