How to Make Spa Pedicure Products

Save money by doing your own pedicure at home.

Getting a pedicure can be a luxurious way to pamper yourself. There is a cost to getting one, and doing so with any frequency can add up quickly. If you wish to save money but still pamper your feet, there are ways to make spa pedicure products easily at home. Some items you may already have on hand, while others can be found online or in natural and health food stores.

Things You'll Need

• Peppermint essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Sea salt
• Natural clay (French green clay, for example)
• Banana
• Olive oil
• Honey
• Lemon

Instructions

Foot Exfoliator

1. Measure 1 1/2 cups of sea salt into a small mixing bowl.

2. Add 4 Tbsps. of sweet almond oil into the sea salt and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 2 or 3 drops of the lavender and peppermint essential oils into the mixture and combine thoroughly.

4. Apply the mixture to your feet and scrub thoroughly, making sure to concentrate on problem areas such as the heels and the back of your ankles. Store any unused mixture in an airtight container for up to 12 months, which is the shelf life of the sweet almond oil.

Cuticle Cream

1. Mix 1 tsp. of natural clay, 1 tsp olive oil and 3 drops of lavender essential oil in a small bowl or cup. Stir until it forms a thick paste.

2. Apply to your cuticles of each toenail, massaging it in gently.

3. Store the cream in an airtight container until the clay begins to get clumpy or for the shelf life of olive oil, which is generally 12 to 24 months. Check the bottle of olive oil for an expiration date.

Overnight Cream

1. Before bedtime, combine one soft or overripe banana with a few drops of honey and the juice of one lemon.

2. Mash together until thoroughly combined and apply directly to your feet.

3. Put on a pair of socks and go to sleep. Take off the socks the next morning and rinse your feet.

Tips & Warnings

• Glass containers work best for storage because they do not leach any chemicals into what they hold. Plastic containers can leach chemicals, especially if heated or in a warm environment.

• The cuticle oil can be very slippery. If you spill any, clean it up immediately to prevent anyone falling later.

References

• Homemade Beauty Recipes: Natural Nail Care Recipes
• Making Your Own: Natural Foot Scrub and Lotion
• Mountain Rose Herbs: Sweet Almond Oil
• California Olive Oil Council: FAQs