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!
DIY Foot Balm
Ingredients
- ¼ cup shea butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ ounce piece of beeswax, grated
- 10 drops essential oil of vanilla
- 10 drops essential oil of peppermint
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over very low heat, stir until melted
- Remove from heat and stir to combine, then add essential oils
- Pour mixture into a clean ½ cup mason jar
- Massage a small amount into your feet at bedtime to moisturize
- Or give as a gift to friends and family
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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If you love my Foot Balm check out my Homemade Lip Balm.
Betty-Ann Hansford says
Can I add vitamin E to this? And how much ?
Elana says
Betty-Ann, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Meagan says
So I just made this balm, only to realise, after finishing adding the essential oils, that I forgot to put in the beeswax. Do you think this will be ok? Thanks!
Elana says
Meagan, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Ameenah says
I want to make this in large scale, for sale, and my country here is really hot. Do you have any advice for me? Or possibly an enduring recipe?
Elana says
Ameenah, thanks for your comment. Maybe store it in the fridge? I hope you’ll stop by and LMK what works :-)
Tara says
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!
Elana says
Tara, I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe!
MARION HILL says
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.
Elana says
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 :-)
Heather says
Hi – does this melt in hot temperatures?
Thanks!
Elana says
Heather, I store mine in a cool spot, either a bathroom cabinet or our pantry :-)
Debalina says
Kindly inform the quantity of shea butter in gram rather than cups. I want to make this magic potion but confused.
Thanks in advance.
Elana says
Debalina, thanks so much for your comment! I haven’t ever weighed this out so not sure :-)
Daniela says
1/4 cup US
Equals : 54.50 g (gram) of shea butter
pamela strong says
Do you have a hand cream or hand lotion that you make? I’d love your recipe.
Elana says
Pamela, I will be posting that recipe, so stay tuned :-)
Jody says
Sounds like a great recipe! How long does something like this last for? How should you store it?
Elana says
Jody, mine keeps fresh for 6-8 weeks.
Melissa says
Which essential oil brand do you recommend?
Thanks for any info you can provide!!
Elana says
Melissa, I use any brand that is organic, I’m pretty mellow when it comes to purchasing essential oils :-)