How to Make Tea Tree and Peppermint Foot Powder
Tea tree and peppermint foot powder is a simple, homemade remedy used to fight foot fungi like athletes foot. Combining ingredients that are very easy to find from a local health food store or online, this natural foot powder is just as effective as more expensive commercial brands, and it can be used without concern about potentially harmful and unnecessary additives and preservatives. This recipe makes enough tea tree and peppermint foot powder for about seven treatments, though it can be doubled easily if desired. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- ¼ cup bentonite clay
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops juniper berry essential oil
Instructions
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Place the bentonite clay in a small mixing bowl and add the tea tree oil. Mix thoroughly with the tines of a fork.
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Add the peppermint essential oil and mix again. Set aside for about 15 minutes to infuse.
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Add the geranium, lavender and juniper berry essential oils to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
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Transfer the final product to a sterilized glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place overnight before first use.
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Tips & Warnings
To use, sprinkle the foot powder over feet placed in the bathtub and let sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade skin care products in an aluminum container, as there is some concern about heavy metals entering the bloodstream through the pores.
