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.
Easy Peppermint Foot Soak DIY
Cue the confetti. 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 only a few natural ingredients, you can create a gift for yourself or someone else for pennies.
My girlfriends get these as gifts all the time! Wouldn’t this be great for mom or grandma?? This Chamomile Foot Soak is a great gift ideas for something more relaxing.
Peppermint offers several aromatherapy benefits, including boosting energy and soothing tired muscles. Literally, there are few body, health, and mind issues that it cannot help. It leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized. In combination with the Epsom salts, the peppermint also helps relieve pain and relaxes the nerves.
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Materials Needed To Make Epsom Salt Peppermint Foot Soak
- Powdered Milk (makes your feet soft and smooth)
- Epsom Salt
- Loose Peppermint Tea and/or Peppermint Essential Oil
- 1/2 Pint Size Jar
Tips for Making Peppermint Foot Soak
- This recipe makes about a 1/2 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 as well!
- Your Epsom Salt Peppermint Foot Soak will last a month or two if properly sealed in an airtight jar.
Printable Tags for Your Peppermint Foot Soak DIY
If you’re giving your foot soak as a gift, then you definitely need a cute little tag! Click here to download your printable version of the tags pictured.
To make the scalloped edge, I punched them out with this craft punch. Add a pretty ribbon or some twine and you’re all set!
You could always just cut them out as a circle if you didn’t want to create the scalloped edge.
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Peppermint Foot Soak
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/2 cup epsom salt
- 2 TBSP loose peppermint tea
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil optional
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. You can open 1-2 peppermint tea bags to create loose leaf tea.
- Transfer to an air tight container.
- To use, place 1/2 cup of peppermint foot soak in hot water, insert feet and enjoy!
How to Use Homemade Peppermint Foot Soak
What a nice way to end the day and soothe tired feet. Add approximately 1/2 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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Happy DIYing!
Please Note: If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, check with your doctor before using Epsom salts and/or essential oils.
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Adriana says
May 3, 2019 at 10:35 amA 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
May 3, 2019 at 12:39 pmGood question, Adriana. I’d give them a quick rinse to feel clean and refreshed. Thanks!
Courtney says
November 29, 2018 at 4:59 pmIf 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
November 29, 2018 at 8:16 pmIf 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
November 11, 2018 at 9:10 amHey. I love this idea. Would I be able to add food coloring to this recipe or would it ruin it? Thank you.
Erin says
November 16, 2018 at 2:02 pmYes, food coloring works because you use such a small amount.
Bobbie | A Dollar Earned says
November 7, 2018 at 5:19 pmI 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
November 7, 2018 at 6:16 pmAwesome, Bobbie! Thanks for including my post! Sharing now!
Amy Page says
October 28, 2018 at 9:47 pmDo you think a plastic mason jar will keep it as well as a glass?
Erin says
November 9, 2018 at 12:18 pmA plastic mason jar will work, but I like to use glass to keep things fresh and BPA free.
Becca says
May 8, 2018 at 6:49 amIs 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
May 8, 2018 at 10:43 amHi 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
May 8, 2018 at 7:19 pmThanks, Erin. Turns out, I found some at a craft store in the soap section. Yea!
Nicole says
June 23, 2017 at 5:05 amHi Erin
What type of milk powder did you use?
Erin says
June 23, 2017 at 9:31 amHi 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
March 14, 2017 at 12:50 pmWhat 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
March 15, 2017 at 1:28 pmIt makes a perfect gift! Or something to pamper yourself with 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer!
Chloe Somerfield says
December 6, 2016 at 1:17 pmGreat 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
December 6, 2016 at 8:52 pmGreat! 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
December 1, 2016 at 1:49 pmHi! 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
December 1, 2016 at 2:43 pmHi 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
November 6, 2016 at 2:53 pmWhat 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
November 9, 2016 at 1:35 pmDefinitely!! Sometime taking a little time for ourselves and pampering our feet can make a world of difference.
Jennifer says
November 4, 2016 at 7:44 amThanks for the idea! I will pin this. It’s such a great gift idea.
Erin says
November 5, 2016 at 2:03 pmGreat! I love that you’re inspired!! Have fun DIYing!! This peppermint soak is so easy to put together. Thanks for coming by!
Nikki says
October 27, 2016 at 6:16 amThis 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
October 28, 2016 at 8:09 pmIf 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
October 26, 2016 at 7:00 amWhat 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
October 26, 2016 at 7:05 amTotally! It has so many benefits! I love the smell this time of year! We’ll anytime really, but especially now!
Carol says
October 26, 2016 at 4:33 amGreat idea! Pinned and shared.
Erin says
October 26, 2016 at 7:06 amThanks 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
October 26, 2016 at 2:40 amThis 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
October 26, 2016 at 7:12 amYes! 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
October 25, 2016 at 10:28 pmIt’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!!