Refresh and care for your feet

A foot bath with sea salt and lemon is a refreshing and caring way to pamper your feet. Here are simple instructions on how to make it yourself.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 tablespoons of sea salt (unrefined is best)
• 1-2 lemons (freshly squeezed juice)
• Warm water (about 2-3 litres)
• Optional: a few drops of essential oil (e.g. tea tree oil or lavender oil) for added fragrance and care.

Instructions:

• Fill a foot bath or a large bowl with warm water – enough to submerge your feet. The water temperature should be pleasantly warm, but not too hot.
• Add the sea salt to the warm water and stir well to completely dissolve it. Sea salt helps to sooth and nourish the skin.
• Squeeze the juice of 1–2 lemons and add it to the water. The lemon has a refreshing effect and helps to cleanse the skin.
• If you like, you can also add a few drops of essential oil to make the foot bath even more aromatic and beneficial. Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties, while lavender oil has a calming effect.
• Put your feet in the water and let them relax for about 15–20 minutes. Use the time to read a book or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
• After the foot bath, you can rinse your feet with clear water and then apply a nourishing foot cream.

A foot bath with sea salt and lemon is particularly pleasant after a long day and helps to refresh and care for the skin.