Homemade Peppermint foot soak is a wonderful DIY to pamper and rejuvenate your feet. This project is super easy and inexpensive to make and a perfect gift idea.
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This is an easy and very inexpensive way to feel like you're being pampered at the spa. Without a gigantic bill! DIY Peppermint Foot Soak makes the perfect gift idea, too.
In less than 5 minutes and with only a few natural ingredients, you can create a pampering gift for yourself or someone else for pennies.
This recipe is a perfect gift idea for your girlfriends or co-workers! Wouldn't this be great for mom or grandma??
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Benefits of a Peppermint Tea Foot Soak
Peppermint offers several aromatherapy benefits, including boosting energy and soothing tired muscles. There are very few body, health, and mind issues that it cannot help.
It leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
In combination with the Epsom salts, this peppermint foot soak DIY helps relieve pain and relax the nerves.
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Materials Needed
To Make an Epsom Salt Foot Soak with peppermint, you'll need the following supplies:
- Powdered Milk (makes your feet soft and smooth)
- Epsom Salt
- Loose Peppermint Tea and/or Peppermint Essential Oil
- ½ Pint Size Jar
Tip: to control foot odor, you can also add baking soda to your recipe.
Tips & Tricks
- This recipe makes about a ½ pint (or 1 cup) but could be doubled or tripled to create larger batches for gifts or party favors.
- If you don't have loose leaf tea, opening a tea bag works well!
- For reference, your Epsom Salt Peppermint Footbath recipe will last a couple of months if properly sealed in an airtight jar.
Printable Tags
If you're giving your foot soak as a gift, then you definitely need a cute little label!
Click here to download your printable version of the tags pictured.
To make the scalloped edge, punch them out with this craft punch. Add a pretty ribbon or some twine, and you're all set!
As an alternative, you can always just cut them out as a circle if you don't want to create a scalloped edge.
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Easy Peppermint Foot Soak DIY
Peppermint foot soak is a wonderful DIY to pamper and rejuvenate your feet. This project is super easy and inexpensive to make and is also a perfect gift idea.
Materials
- ½ cup powdered milk
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- 2 tablespoons loose peppermint tea
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil, optional
Tools
- Bowl and Spoon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your bowl and stir together. You can open 1-2 peppermint tea bags to create loose leaf tea.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage. If a gift, place ribbon and tag around the top of the jar.
Notes
To use, place ½ cup of peppermint foot soak in hot water, insert feet and enjoy!
Best if used within a few months.
How to Use Homemade Peppermint Foot Soak
What a nice way to end the day and soothe tired feet. Add approximately ½ cup of the Peppermint Foot Soak to a basin of warm water and soak your feet for 20 minutes.
You will feel refreshed, and your feet will thank you! Ahhhh!
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Please Note: If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, check with your doctor before using Epsom salts and/or essential oils.
Rebekah says
Thank you for the idea! Just made this for late Christmas gifts.. I filled 45 1/2 pint jars. I used the following:
128 oz plus 4c of Walmart brand epsom salt
64 oz (20c) Walmart powdered milk in the bag
140 Peppermint tea bags, opened and emptied
3 drops peppermint essential oil in each jar
I love it! Thank you!!
Erin Henry says
Wow! You are a thoughtful little elf! These are such great gifts...hope everyone enjoys them!
Lubna says
Thank you for the lovely idea. Can I use glycerin oil instead of milk .also, different aromas like lavender etc... .I will try the recipe. Thank you
Erin Henry says
You can definitely use different aromas like lavender. We don't know anything about the properties of glycerin and how they would react in this recipe.
Marie says
If I replaced the milk for oats would this work or have same effect? I don’t have any powdered milk, thanks.
Erin says
Hi Marie, I've never tried it before, but the oats seem like they would work. The powdered milk softens the skin, and I know oats can have the same effect. let me know how it goes!
Krystal says
Hi, did the oats work for you? I want to gift this for someone who has a dairy allergy so I was curious. I can’t wait to make this for everyone!
Marie says
Sorry I haven’t tried it yet!
Shawna says
Has anyone tried the oatmeal?
Adriana says
A question about the Peppermint Foot Soak. After soaking you feet for 15-20 minutes, do you rinse it off, when you're finished?
Erin says
Good question, Adriana. I'd give them a quick rinse to feel clean and refreshed. Thanks!
Courtney says
If I follow the recipe I would need 12 ounces of peppermint tea for the amount of gifts I'm looking to make. You say we can use either, or on the peppermint oil or tea. So what would you do when making such a large batch? I saw where you said to open 1 or 2 tea bags for one batch, so could I just use 12-24 tea bags?
Erin says
If you're making a large batch, it's up to you. You'll need about 10-15 drops per batch if you use the oil or at least a tea bag per batch. I'm not sure which would be more economical.
Jenny says
Hey. I love this idea. Would I be able to add food coloring to this recipe or would it ruin it? Thank you.
Erin says
Yes, food coloring works because you use such a small amount.
Bobbie | A Dollar Earned says
I love this so much, the finished product looks amazing! I have featured this on my holiday DIY gift roundup. You can see it here. https://adollarearned.com/quick-easy-diy-christmas-gifts-family-will-love/ Feel free to share!
Erin says
Awesome, Bobbie! Thanks for including my post! Sharing now!
Amy Page says
Do you think a plastic mason jar will keep it as well as a glass?
Erin says
A plastic mason jar will work, but I like to use glass to keep things fresh and BPA free.
Becca says
Is there any store that would sell peppermint essential oil? (Need an idea for tomorrow so don't have much time to get ingredients . . .) Or would peppermint-flavored oil (like for candy) work?
Erin says
Hi Becca, In a pinch, you could use peppermint extract or oil. It will have the scent, but none of the therapeutic benefits of the essentials oils. Best, Erin
Becca says
Thanks, Erin. Turns out, I found some at a craft store in the soap section. Yea!
Nicole says
Hi Erin
What type of milk powder did you use?
Erin says
Hi Nicole, I used the generic powdered milk from Walmart. Any plain powdered milk will do. Hope your Foot Soak turns out wonderful 🙂
Jennifer @ Because Food Is Love says
What a wonderful idea! I love how simple it is, less expensive than buying something pre made and healthier. Perfect for a mother, daughter at home spa day. And such a nice gift.
Erin says
It makes a perfect gift! Or something to pamper yourself with 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer!
Chloe Somerfield says
Great idea! I've been wanted to get into some DIY's for friends this Christmas - this is perfect. Thank you for sharing! x
Erin says
Great! This is an easy one to start with. It takes about 5 minutes and you'd have a lovely DIY for your friends. Enjoy!
Leya says
Hi! I'm so excited to give these as gifts this year for Christmas!! Question: How far in advance can I make them prior to Christmas? I don't want them to "spoil," although I'm not sure this is possible. Thanks!!
Erin says
Hi Leya, Good question. As long as your mixture is sealed in a jar, you'd be fine making it now. They would be okay for a couple months or more, there really is nothing that will go bad in the ingredients 🙂 Have fun!
Erlene says
What a simple and lovely gift to make. I love the smell of peppermint and a foot soak is always a nice weekend pamper.
Erin says
Definitely!! Sometime taking a little time for ourselves and pampering our feet can make a world of difference.
Jennifer says
Thanks for the idea! I will pin this. It's such a great gift idea.
Erin says
Great! I love that you're inspired!! Have fun DIYing!! This peppermint soak is so easy to put together. Thanks for coming by!
Nikki says
This is the perfect Christmas gift for me! LOL It will be the best gift for my daughter too. She goes to school all day and works most evenings, she really needs a bit of pampering and we like to use all natural products! I am going to whip up some of this for her, perhaps she'll even share it with mom!
Erin says
If you're lucky you'll get her to share! It's so easy, you could definitely make this one yourself. I love to pamper myself and this is a good way to do it!
Michelle says
What a lovely gift idea Erin and the peppermint must be so rejuvenating, not just for you feet but the beautiful relaxing smell too.
Erin says
Totally! It has so many benefits! I love the smell this time of year! We'll anytime really, but especially now!
Carol says
Great idea! Pinned and shared.
Erin says
Thanks so much, Carol. Love that this DIY project is so easy. I can think of several ladies that would love this as a gift!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
This would be great for the end of a rough day, when I've been on my feet all day.
Great gift idea! I know a few that would love a jar. Thanks for the printable and recipe!
Erin says
Yes! A totally great way to pamper those tired feet! It has so many benefits that it's worth the pennies you'll spend to make it! The printable makes it easy if you want to give it as a gift!
Katrin says
It's that time of year to start thinking and preparing holiday gifts again and this would make an awesome gift!It looks pretty, I bet it smells so fresh and must be like a mini spa for my tired feet at night! I'd love to give this a try!!