How to Have Softer Feet by Creating Your Own Foot Spa

Help your feet relax and feel softer.

Hydrotherapy has a long history. It is believed that ancient Egyptians used hot water and essential oils to ease aches and pains, and hot springs have been popular for ages for their therapeutic benefits. You can follow your own spa procedures at home to ease the soreness of aching feet or get rid of calluses and rough spots to make your feet softer.

Things You'll Need

• Basin
• Epsom salt
• Petroleum jelly
• Cotton crew or ankle socks
• Moisturizing soap
• Two-sided pedicure wand

Instructions

1. Use a pedicure wand to scrape away and smooth any dry, dead skin on the heel of your feet. Some pedicure wands have a metal surface on one side and a black emery surface on the other, while others have a black emery surface on both sides. Either pedicure wand should be sufficient to smooth the heels of your feet.

2. Wash your feet thoroughly with a good moisturizing soap. Scrub the heel of your feet or wherever your feet are feeling rough with the soap. Use the soap directly on your feet.

3. Pour warm water into a basin and add the Epsom salt. Soak your feet for about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Dry your feet thoroughly and apply petroleum jelly all over them. Make sure the bottoms of your feet are covered.

5. Put on cotton socks for at least 15 to 20 minutes, or keep them on overnight as you sleep.

6. Moisturize your feet daily after washing them thoroughly with moisturizing soap. Once a week, soak your feet, apply the petroleum jelly all over them and place them in the socks to help them become softer.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the wand out of the reach of children.

• If you have circulation problems or diabetes, consult your physician about the best way to soften your feet.

References

• FootSpa.com: Foot Spa Tips
• Care2: 13 Wonderful Ways to Use Epsom Salts