You may notice that some of the ingredients in this foot balm, such as coconut oil and olive oil are food. I was taught during my Ayurvedic training, that the skin is the largest organ of absorption in the human body. Therefore, I make sure that anything I put on my skin is healthy enough for me to eat.
I found the base for this recipe in the February issue of Living Without magazine –their recipe was for a body butter. I changed it quite a bit, adapting various ingredients and adding essential oils. My boys and I enjoy rubbing this on each others feet at bedtime. It also makes a wonderfully thoughtful Christmas gift. Customize with your own “flavors” and enjoy!
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14 responses to “DIY Foot Balm”
Love this simple and effective recipe!! I walk around barefoot a lot, which can be tough on your feet. I put it in my feet at night with a pair of socks and it works great!!
And, it’s stuff I already have on hand. I actually put all my ingrediants in an old Crock-Pot wax melter and let it all melt together, put in the essentials oils (Mountain Rose Herbs has been my go-to for over a decade. Been around a LONG time and started with the Mother of Herbalism, Rosemary Gladster. NOTE: I’ve got a few funky bottles of Auracacia.) and put in jars. Thanks!
Tara, I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe!
Hi, I absolutely love your foot balm. I made it up for myself, but after my daughters and granddaughters tried it they all wanted some. It kept me very busy. Thank you for sharing,
Marion.
P.S. I also added a little vitamine e oil to mine.
Marion, you are such an amazing mother/grandmother and those girls are very lucky to have you!!! Thanks for letting me know you adore the foot balm :-)
Hi – does this melt in hot temperatures?
Thanks!
Heather, I store mine in a cool spot, either a bathroom cabinet or our pantry :-)
Kindly inform the quantity of shea butter in gram rather than cups. I want to make this magic potion but confused.
Thanks in advance.
Debalina, thanks so much for your comment! I haven’t ever weighed this out so not sure :-)
Do you have a hand cream or hand lotion that you make? I’d love your recipe.
Pamela, I will be posting that recipe, so stay tuned :-)
Sounds like a great recipe! How long does something like this last for? How should you store it?
Jody, mine keeps fresh for 6-8 weeks.
Which essential oil brand do you recommend?
Thanks for any info you can provide!!
Melissa, I use any brand that is organic, I’m pretty mellow when it comes to purchasing essential oils :-)
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