Summer, sandals and flip flop weather is coming - are your feet ready? While I love going to the salon for a pedicure, it's not exactly cheap and I am always trying to extend my pedicure as much as possible!
One of the worst things that I do to my feet (and I know that this is a "no-no") is that I walk around barefoot ALL the time, even outside in the spring and summer. That means that I end up with some seriously calloused heels, to the point where my feet look....well....kinda gross! I will often slather my feet in my homemade body butter and put on socks before I go to sleep. That helps a little bit!
Back in my younger and carefree days (AKA - before I had children and we had extra money), my solution was just to get more frequent pedicures, but with 3 children, we have cut way back on costs and this homemade foot scrub and soak is a great solution! It hydrates the skin on my feet and then I can use the coconut as a natural exfoliant! Aside from that, the scents of lime and coconut are so relaxing and might even take you (mentally) to Margaritaville!
Aside from being a great way to cut your personal costs, this would make a great gift for anyone...teacher gift, hostess gift, etc (Just use these printable labels). Make several at once and you will always have a gift on-hand. Even better, pair is with my manicure in a jar kit for an even nicer gift!
To make it, you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 cup Epsom Salts
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (warm it until it is liquified)
- 2 tbsp Shredded Coconut
- Zest of 1 Lime
- 10 drops Lime Essential Oil (optional)
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Transfer to decorative jar, seal and attach label (PRINT your labels).
I would love to know if you tried this!
Mindi has been blogging since 2008 sharing her best frugal living tips, recipes and more. When she isn't writing, she spends time as an unpaid cook, maid and chauffeur to her 3 children!
love this idea except for one thing. If you wash this off in a bath tub the coconut oil will solidify in the drain pipes causing draining problems down the line.
That is a possibility, but so far I haven't had a problem with any of the products I have made with coconut oil doing that to my pipes. I guess I usually have so much hot water going down the drain with it that the coconut oil stays in its liquid state until it is gone from the pipes in my home (coconut oil melts at 76F which, to me, is FRIGID 😉 )
I wrill like the measurements of the ingredients ,like 2 cups is equal to how many grams? Do u blend? How do the coconut melt?
That's sounds great for a weekend refresher - pinning to try! 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
What a great idea for us tired moms! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays. We love seeing your posts!
How long will the item keep for before expiring if kept in a sealed jar?