Friday, September 20, 2013

Pick Me Up - Peppermint & Lime - Foot Soak

Recipe #6 in the "10 minute a day - DIY - Because I Deserve it - Spa Week"

Well this week has been a lovely but busy one!  But no matter what kind of week it is, there's always a lot of running around with 2 little ones in the house... so what's the perfect Friday night treat for tired feet?  A soak and scrub of course!

There are lots of soak recipes out there, but this is my version:


Pick me up - Peppermint & Lime - Foot Soak

1 cups of Epsom salts
1/4 cup baking soda
Zest of one lime (or lime juice)
1-2 bags Peppermint Green tea (or other green tea you have in the cupboard)

A bowl large enough to fit both feet
A towel to dry them
A good book, your TV remote or favourite chill out music


  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl fill with enough water to cover your feet.
  • Pop your feet in and enjoy the warm tingling (that's the Epsom Salts at work!)
  • Soak for as long as you want, 15mins - 20mins is great!  Top up with more warm water when it cools down.
  • Feel free to use up your leftover "Citrus by the Seaside Body Scrub" to give your feet a bit of a polish afterwards and wash off before rubbing in the remaining oil and drying off with the towel.
  • Follow with your favourite moisturiser
What a way to finish off your busy week and start a wonderful weekend!

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