How to Make Your Own Diabetic Foot Lotion

Many diabetics struggle with dry skin, especially on their feet. Often times, they lose feeling in their lower extremities. By using a few common household ingredients, you can create your own skin softening foot lotion. This recipe is great for use on diabetics. The solution makes the feet soft and smooth. It removes hard calluses and leaves your feet feeling soft as a baby's behind.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 bottle mineral oil
• 1 jar petroleum jelly
• fragrance oil (optional)
• 1 empty plastic container with lid.(empty shampoo or liquid soap bottle works well)
• spoon or electric mixer

1. 
    
   Petroleum jelly

   Combine equal parts of petroleum jelly and mineral oil in an empty plastic container.

2. 
    
   Soft skin

   Use a spoon or electric mixer to blend the two ingredients until it exhibits a smooth consistency.

3. 
    
   Fragrance oil

   Add a couple drops of your preferred fragrance oil if desired. You can experiments with different essences and fruits, as well.

4. 
    
   Apply foot lotion

   Apply mixed product to clean dry feet.

5. 
    
   Socks

   Put on a clean pair of socks until your feet have sufficiently absorbed the lotion, or leave them on overnight to really work off the calluses. You will arise with soft and suptle skin. The effects should last for several days, but you can repeat as often as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• As the lotion sits, the oil will separate somewhat from the petroleum jelly. Shake your container sufficiently before application.
• Never leave mineral oil or petroleum jelly within reach of children. Consuming these products will cause the lungs to be coated and may cause suffocation.

Resources

• American Diabetes Association

[tundranut]

on 3/22/2009 Sounds wonderful and effective. 5*

[bmi57]

on 1/21/2008 This sounds great, I can't wait to make some, thank you.