DIY Essential Oils Exfoliating Sea Salt Foot Scrub Lotion

This DIY Essential Oils Exfoliating Sea Salt Foot Scrub Lotion is easy to make. You will need a few different essential oils to make this foot scrub. All of these essential oils have benefits, so try use as many as you have available.

I especially love the use of Peppermint essential oil, this is one of the most common oils used when it comes to making your own foot scrubs and I bet you are wondering why? Peppermint essential oil has a cooling effect and is calming on the body, which helps to relieve sore and tired muscles. Peppermint essential oil also has antimicrobial properties which is why it is used in treating foot fungus and other smelly feet issues.

Video Tutorial can be seen here

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Supplies:
1. ½ pound glycerin soap base of your choice
2. ½ cup shea butter
3. ½ cup olive oil
4. One cup of sea salt
5. 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
6. 10 drops lavender essential oil
7. 10 drops peppermint essential oil
8. 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
9. 2-3 drops of food coloring

Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the soap base into squares and place into a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 30 second intervals 2-3 times until it is almost,

but not quite completely melted.

Step 2: Add shea butter to the melted soap base. Heat at 30 second intervals until everything is nicely melted.

Step 3: Add olive oil to the bowl.

Step 4: Add sweet almond oil to the mixture.

Steps 5-7: Add essentials oils.

Step 8: Add salt

Step 9: Add food coloring.

Step 10: Mix everything together really well.

Step 11: Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag until ready to use.

There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about a herbal bath soak. Before bath bombs and glittery shower steamers took over the bathroom shelf, a simple bundle of dried herbs in warm water was one of the easiest ways to turn a bath into a little moment of comfort.

This Herbal Bath Soak for Muscle Relief from CraftBits is exactly that kind of recipe. It is simple, natural-looking, and made with easy-to-recognize dried herbs rather than complicated cosmetic ingredients. The mix includes chamomile leaves, crushed bay leaves, rose petals, sage, rosemary, and oregano, creating a strong herbal bath blend designed for tired, aching muscles.

What I like about this project is that it feels very practical. It is not trying to be overly fancy, and it does not require special equipment. You simply combine the herbs and either swish them directly into the bath water or place them into a square of muslin fabric tied with cord, then drop the bundle into the tub like a large herbal bath tea bag. The muslin option is the one I would personally choose, because it gives you the herbal soak without leaving lots of loose herbs floating around the bath.

The recipe is especially nice for people who enjoy warm, earthy, garden-style scents. Rosemary, sage, oregano, and bay all have that kitchen-garden herbal feel, while chamomile and rose petals soften the blend a little. It is not a sweet, perfume-style bath soak. It is more of a rustic, apothecary-inspired soak, which makes it appealing for people who prefer natural bath and body projects.

The CraftBits instructions suggest soaking for around 15 minutes, which makes this an easy add-on to an evening routine rather than a long spa session. The recipe also notes that the mix makes enough for two to three strong baths, or smaller amounts if you are sensitive to stronger herbal scents.

This would also make a thoughtful handmade gift. Pack the dried herbs into a decorative jar, muslin bags, or a small basket with a wooden scoop and a label that says “Herbal Bath Soak for Muscle Relief.” It would be lovely as part of a self-care hamper, a gardener’s gift basket, a post-workout pamper gift, or a handmade present for someone who likes natural bath recipes.

For gifting, I would definitely include usage instructions on the label. Something like: “Add to a muslin bag and steep in warm bath water. Soak for 15 minutes. External use only.” This makes the gift feel more polished and helps the recipient understand exactly how to use it.

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