Swift Bliss Foot Soak

Imagine this: relaxation, revitalization and refreshment–not to mention good health and pretty feet–all in a few minutes. With our quick tips for easy foot soaks you can reap the rewards of a full spa treatment without leaving the house. For an infusion of bliss, try one: these special soaks will leave you walking on air.

The secret ingredient for our fabulous foot soaks is the ever-humble Epsom salt. It is a powerhouse of magnesium and sulfates, which both boast remarkable resumes of health-boosting functions—-and both are best absorbed through soaking. A plain soak in Epsom salts and warm water is wonderful enough, but try these inclusions to add some pizzazz to your step. Bonus: for a massage with your soak, add some smooth river rocks (or marbles) to the bottom of your soaking tub—-rubbing your toes and soles over warm rocks is sure to induce “mmmmmmm”s.

Basic Foot Soak
Soothe aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin with this basic foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom Salts to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry.

Fun Additions to Your Soak
Lime slices and mint leaves
Rose petals or lavender
Orange peel and rosemary sprigs
Dried seaweed and seasalt, great detoxifiers
A few drops of your favorite essential oils:
for example, peppermint will be cooling, lemon uplifting.
See our listing of favorite uplifting essential oils and how to use them

MORE USES FOR EPSOM SALTS
Use epsom salts in a detox bath

Use epsom salts in your body scrub

13 uses of epsom salts

Read more: Beauty, Hands & Feet, , epsom salt, foot soak, infusion

By Cait Johnson

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.

Danuta W.

12:44AM PDT on May 23, 2012

Thanks for sharing

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KS G.

3:59AM PST on Mar 1, 2012

Thanks for the article.

Patricia W.

8:59PM PDT on Oct 2, 2011

Epsom salts are great for detoxifing, and the magnesium really relaxes your muscles. TY :)

Michele W.

12:55PM PDT on Sep 12, 2011

Thank you

Elaine H.

1:01PM PDT on Aug 23, 2010

I'm likin' the river rocks! Thank you so much!

Bon L.

6:09AM PDT on Aug 3, 2010

Thanks for the info.

Cheryl B.

6:42AM PDT on Jun 10, 2010

Walmart has good prices for Epsom Salt, but it's even cheaper at Dollar Tree, or wait for it to go on sale at Walgreens

Past Member .

11:42AM PST on Dec 11, 2009

Ahhh! a good foot soak in heavenly warm water. Divine!

Lynda K.

11:26AM PST on Dec 8, 2009

Epsom salts are great for those tired, crampy, sore and heavy legs after a hard day of standing. I add essential oil with mine and treat myself to a beautiful soak, feel like newborn afterwards.

Cindi N.

8:09AM PDT on Jul 19, 2007

Epsom salts should be available at any drugstore, bulk store, health food store, or even Walmart and places like that! Very common and the price is *very* reasonable. Enjoy! :)