How to Make a Foot Scrub

Have you ever wanted to treat yourself to a refreshing foot scrub, but didn't like how expensive some of the scrubs were in the store? Making your own foot scrub can sound like a lot of work, but most of them involve 2 to 3 ingredients and a little bit of stirring. You can pick out which foot scrub sounds the most refreshing to you, or you can make a couple different kinds to give out as gifts to your friends and family.

[Edit]Ingredients

[Edit]Peppermint Foot Scrub

• 1 cup (201 g) of sea salt
• of olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 to 2 drops of peppermint essential oil

[Edit]Lemon Foot Scrub

• 2 cups (400 g) of granulated sugar
• of almond oil or coconut oil
• 10 to 20 drops of lemon essential oil

[Edit]Coffee Foot Scrub

• 1/4 cup (32 g) of coffee grounds
• of olive oil or coconut oil
• 1.5 tbsp (22.5 g) of cinnamon

[Edit]Brown Sugar Foot Scrub

• 1/2 cup (64 g) of brown sugar
• of canola oil
• of vanilla extract or lemon juice

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Peppermint Foot Scrub

1. Pour 1 cup (201 g) of sea salt into a bowl. In this scrub, salt is the main ingredient. Grab a bowl that’s large enough to hold all your ingredients, then pour in 1 cup (201 g) of sea salt. If there’s any lumps, go in with a fork and sift them out before you add your next ingredients.^[1]
   
   • You can also use pink Himalayan salt instead of sea salt for a cute, pink color.
2. Add in of olive oil or coconut oil. The carrier oil is an unscented oil that will bind all of your ingredients together. Add in this oil to your sugar, then use a wooden spoon to stir it all together.^[2]
   
   
   • If you’re using coconut oil, melt it in the microwave before you add it to your scrub.
   • As you mix, you’ll notice your scrub getting thick and paste-like.
3. Drop in 3 drops of peppermint essential oil. Use the dropper on your bottle of essential oils to carefully add 3 drops of peppermint. Stir the peppermint in evenly with your wooden spoon to spread it throughout the foot scrub.^[3]
   
   
   • Peppermint essential oil is very strong, which is why you only need a little bit.
   • Never use essential oils without diluting them first, as they can cause skin irritation in concentrated quantities.
4. Use this scrub for a refreshing exfoliant. Spread about 1 tbsp (14 g) of the foot scrub onto your feet and up your legs slightly. Massage it into your skin, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing it off with cool water. When you use it, you’ll feel a slight cooling sensation from the peppermint that will refresh and rejuvenate your skin. It’s great for a pick me up after you’ve worked out or walked a lot during the day.^[4]
   
   • If you have any open sores on your feet, the peppermint might make them sting. Use caution.
5. Store the foot scrub in an airtight container. If you have any scrub left over, seal it in a glass jar with a lid. You can store the scrub in a cool, dry place, like your kitchen cabinet or pantry. Try to use your scrub as soon as possible so the oil doesn’t break down.^[5]
   
   
   • Depending on which oil you used, the ingredients may start to break down after a few weeks or a few months. Try to use your foot scrub right away so the ingredients stay fresh.

[Edit]Lemon Foot Scrub

1. Add 2 cups (400 g) of granulated sugar to a bowl. Grab a large bowl and pour in your granulated sugar. If you see any lumps, use a fork or a whisk to smooth them out before you add your next ingredients.^[6]
   
   
   • Sugar is a great natural exfoliant since it’s slightly coarse.
   • For a lemon salt scrub, use sea salt instead of sugar.
2. Mix in of almond oil or coconut oil. Your carrier oil will spread throughout your foot scrub and bind all of the ingredients together. Add in your almond oil or liquid coconut oil, then stir your mixture together with a wooden spoon.^[7]
   
   
   • You can also use olive oil or canola oil from your kitchen.
   • To make your scrub yellow colored to match the theme, add in mustard oil instead.
3. Add in 10 to 20 drops of lemon essential oil. Grab a bottle of lemon essential oil and use the dropper on the lid. Add in 10 to 20 drops of lemon essential oil, then stir the mixture to spread the lemon scent out evenly.^[8]
   
   
   • Lemon is a refreshing citrus scent that will perk up your skin and soothe it at the same time.
4. Try this scrub to refresh your feet with a citrus zest. Wet your feet and scoop up about 1 tbsp (14 g) of the scrub. Rub it onto your feet and legs, focusing on any dry, cracked parts. Let your feet soak in the scrub for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water.^[9]
   
   • Citrus is a light scent that’s mildly refreshing. It’s great for starting your day with a refresher or treating yourself after a hike.
5. Keep your foot scrub in an airtight container. For your leftover foot scrub, store it in a glass jar with a lid. Write the date that you made the scrub on the jar, then store it in a cool, dry place. Try to use your scrub as soon as you can for the most benefit.^[10]
   
   • You can also give your foot scrub out as gifts! Decorate the jar with a fun ribbon or a piece of twine to make it special.

[Edit]Coffee Foot Scrub

1. Spoon about 1/4 cup (32 g) of coffee grounds into a bowl. Take your old coffee grounds from when you made coffee earlier and spoon them into a large bowl. It’s okay if they’re a little wet, since that will help bind your mixture together.^[11]
   
   
   • Coffee grounds have caffeine in them, which can actually help to “wake up,” or brighten, your skin.
   • To make this even more exfoliating, add in the same amount of granulated or brown sugar with your coffee grounds.
2. Add in of olive oil or coconut oil. Pour in olive oil or liquid coconut oil to your mixture, then use your spoon to combine all of your ingredients. The mixture will start to form a thick paste that’s easy to spread with your spoon.^[12]
   
   
   • Since coffee grounds are already a little sticky, you don’t need as much oil.
3. Mix in 1.5 tbsp (22.5 g) of cinnamon. Take a spoonful of cinnamon and pour it into your coffee ground mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mix up the ingredients until they form a thick paste that smells great!^[13]
   
   
   • Cinnamon is slightly spicy, so it will help to bring blood flow to the area and wake up your skin even more.
4. Use this scrub to wake up your skin. Since coffee has caffeine in it, it can actually bring blood flow to your feet and “wake up,” or refresh, your skin. You can use this any time you feel like your feet need a little pick me up, or you can use it as an exfoliant to get the dead skin off your toes.^[14]
   
   • Coffee grounds also smell delicious, so they’ll scent your skin, too!
5. Store the mixture in an airtight container. If you don’t want to use your coffee scrub right away, pour it into a glass jar and seal it with a lid. Try to use your foot scrub as soon as you can to get the most benefit out of your ingredients.^[15]
   
   
   
   • The sooner you use your scrub, the fresher it will be.

[Edit]Brown Sugar Foot Scrub

1. Mix 1/2 cup (64 g) of brown sugar with of canola oil. In a large bowl, pour your brown sugar and canola oil together. Use a wooden spoon to mix up your ingredients until they form a lumpy paste that’s easy to spread.^[16]
   
   
   • Brown sugar is mildly exfoliating, but it also smells great.
2. Add in of vanilla extract. To give your foot scrub a delicious scent, pour in about of pure vanilla extract. Then, use a wooden spoon to mix it into your ingredients until they form a thick paste.^[17]
   
   
   • For a fresher citrus scent, add in of lemon juice instead.
3. Use this scrub for a naturally scented exfoliant. Brown sugar is a mild exfoliant, and the natural scent of the vanilla or lemon juice is a great way to scent your skin without using a concentrate. You can try out this foot scrub anytime your feet feel dry or cracked to give them a refresh and start again.^[18]
   
   • Try using this scrub during the holidays when sugar and spices are prevalent.
4. Store the scrub in an airtight container. If you have any left over, put it into an airtight glass jar with a lid. Try to use your scrub as soon as possible so your ingredients stay fresh.^[19]
   
   • Your scrub won’t go bad, but the ingredients won’t stay fresh for long.

[Edit]Video

[Edit]Tips

• Try keeping a few jars of foot scrub in your home so you can grab them whenever you need a little bit of TLC.
• Foot scrubs make great gifts, especially around the holidays.

[Edit]Things You’ll Need

[Edit]Peppermint Foot Scrub

• Bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Glass jar

[Edit]Lemon Foot Scrub

• Bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Glass jar

[Edit]Coffee Foot Scrub

• Bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Glass jar

[Edit]Brown Sugar Foot Scrub

• Bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Glass jar

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

1. ↑ https://skincare.lovetoknow.com/Salt_Scrub_Recipe
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XBZ25mZWqE&feature=youtu.be&t=128
3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6HOROd_uJc&feature=youtu.be&t=19
4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XBZ25mZWqE&feature=youtu.be&t=228
5. ↑ https://skincare.lovetoknow.com/Salt_Scrub_Recipe
6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4ZQCluYasM&feature=youtu.be&t=133
7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYOFiOs1yfk&feature=youtu.be&t=13
8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYOFiOs1yfk&feature=youtu.be&t=43
9. ↑ https://skincare.lovetoknow.com/Salt_Scrub_Recipe
10. ↑ https://skincare.lovetoknow.com/Salt_Scrub_Recipe
11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymrjMEstJu4&feature=youtu.be&t=51
12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXf5O0vfJhE&feature=youtu.be&t=109
13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXf5O0vfJhE&feature=youtu.be&t=130
14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymrjMEstJu4&feature=youtu.be&t=165
15. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymrjMEstJu4&feature=youtu.be&t=273
16. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv1ZWFU2jp4&feature=youtu.be&t=315
17. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi8ofbAlsY0&feature=youtu.be&t=116
18. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi8ofbAlsY0&feature=youtu.be&t=164
19. ↑ https://skincare.lovetoknow.com/Salt_Scrub_Recipe