An at-home foot spa treatment is a great idea. This is true whether you’re suffering from a foot ailment, or just looking to relax at the end of the day. Treating yourself to a DIY foot spa is easy, soothing, and beneficial to your foot and leg health. Want to learn how it’s done? Continue reading this helpful guide to an at-home foot spa treatment.
Foot Spa Massager and Other Equipment
Fill Tub With Hot Water
The first step in setting up your homemade foot spa is to fill a tub with warm water. If you own a foot spa massager, or want to purchase one, these can work wonders. These products provide heat, vibration, massaging action, and more, depending on your model. However, if you don’t have an at-home foot spa machine, you can still enjoy an easy foot spa treatment.
The ideal temperature for a heated foot spa is between 92-100 degrees Fahrenheit (33-37 degrees Celsius).
Soak Feet
Once your foot-soak tub or foot spa machine is filled and properly heated, it’s time to start soaking. Make sure any nail polish or paint has been removed before soaking (as well as nail polish remover). There should be no foreign chemicals or substances on your feet when you begin soaking. This is because the warm water is intended to open up your pores and soften your cuticles. Nail polish can dry your nails, which diminishes the effectiveness of your spa treatment.
Let your feet soak for about 20 minutes to open your pores up fully. You may also add bath salts to remove dead skin or reduce foot pain and inflammation while you soak.
Treating Skin and Nails
After 20 minutes of soaking, remove one foot from the tub and dry it. After that, you can start to treat your foot however you desire. You might use a cuticle softener to remove cuticles. You should also use this moment to scrub your feet to remove dry skin and calluses. A pumice sponge is a great tool to use to remove callused skin on the bottom of your foot.
Exfoliate, Moisturize, & Massage
Once you’ve relaxed your feet and removed all the dead skin you can, it’s time to exfoliate. If you’re using a foot spa massager, apply an exfoliating cream on your feet and ankles and then enjoy a massage. If not, you can always massage your own feet and calves.
After that, you can moisturize your feet to lock in moisture and keep your skin protected. Once complete, your feet and legs will feel rejuvenated and relaxed.
Where to Find a Foot Spa Machine and Other Products
You can find a heated foot spa machine in most department stores, or on Amazon and other online marketplaces. Be sure to discuss at-home foot spa massagers with your podiatrist before using one if you are experiencing foot discomfort.
For a wide range of foot creams and lotions, visit the Foot Doc Store. All Foot Doc Store products are podiatrist-recommended for all types of foot ailments, infections, and injuries.