Don’t cover your eyes, I am going to show you my dry, wintered, and cracked feet. It is really embarrassing but this is the true me. There is no way I’m going to have time to get a professional pedicure with the busy holiday schedule ahead. So it’s time I take my feet into my own hands…
I love the smell of peppermint so that is going to be my key ingredient. Peppermint oil is one of the most stimulating of all oils. It reduces stress, depression, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. It will also give you a boost of much needed energy. Additionally, grape seed oil helps repair and tighten the skin and reduces the aging process. Here is a simple recipe for a peppermint sugar foot scrub.
Peppermint Sugar Foot Scrub
- 3 cups of raw sugar
- 1 cup of grape seed oil
- Peppermint oil (as much as you like)
In a medium bowl add sugar and grape seed oil.
Mix well.
Add in your peppermint oil and mix well.
Now it’s time for the fun part. Cut a lemon or lime in half to apply sugar scrub (if your skin is too cracked just use your hands). Then get a bowl of warm water and some soft dry towels. Apply the sugar scrub to the lemon and scrub away.
When you’ve done enough scrubbing, rinse your feet well and dry them with a warm towel. Apply your favorite lotion…and voila! Brand new feet.
After (toenail polish: ‘Penny Talk’ by Essie)
(As you can see, I had a little helper today. This is also a great activity for your children during the holiday break)
My feet feel amazing. The sugar scrub was so simple to make and a lot cheaper than paying someone else for a pedicure and a babysitter. The best part about this sugar scrub is that I had left overs to use as homemade Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. Just spoon the scrub into dry, clean jars and add a ribbon.
What sugar scrub recipes do you love for your dry winter feet?
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Cristi Dame says
I am in so need of this right now! I have the scariest sand paper feet- and what a fabulous gift idea!
Nicolette says
What a great idea! Believe it or not, my husband gives great pedicures. I think we’ll do this for our anniversary in a few weeks!
Angie says
It’s a Two for One! Love this idea because how many of us take the time to pamper ourselves this time of year? I can take a moment for myself and also create a great gift that is thoughtful and chic. My sisters will love this. I’m making this for all of them!
Libby says
I love this post! Such a great idea for my nasty feet. And I love the great idea of putting some in jars for cute Christmas gifts. Love it!
Lindsey says
Pedicure in a jar is so much better than the make-you-own-cookie jars. I just end up eating the chocolate chips out of those.
MIKEY says
It doesn’t taste too bad either!
deanna sasser says
I loved the foot scrub idea. I love peppermint too–I usually drink it though, in peppermint tea! I think this was a great idea for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the great idea.
Audra says
I love this! What a great gift idea & perfect for the season!!! Thanks Ashley!
Linda Geertsen says
What a great gift idea!
Joanne says
This is really great for the warm southwest climate. Everyone is still in flip flops.
Stephanie says
I love a great DIY gift and your before and after photos have me convinced that I need to do this pampering treatment soon!
Jenny says
I love this!! I will definetly have to try this one. Thanks Ash!!
Rachel says
What a neat idea! I’m about to have a baby any day and would much rather do this in the comfort of my own home than go out to get a pedicure done! I love the idea of having a “little” helper too.
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
I was just getting super annoyed at my feet and need to do something! I’m going to try this for sure.
Ashlie says
Love this idea! Ashley, you are awesome! 🙂
Briana says
I want to try this – I wonder if it would help with stinky feet too!
Caley says
Oh yay! I’m so excited to try this! My feet look awful…but not for long! Thanks!!
Tabitha says
Hi! I’m wondering how long this would last if kept in a screwtop jar (for giving as a gift)? Want to be able to tell recipients to use it by such-and-such a date. 🙂
Darling Darleen says
I love the idea of using the lemon to apply the sugar scrub. Great idea. I’m going to try this!
Evie Dawson @ natural antibacterial soap says
Thanks for sharing! What I like about peppermint is it will fight against bacterial infection and fungal infection if applied on a daily basis.
gail says
Has anyone used coconut oil? Several recipes call for it, however, I just tried it and it hardens with the colder
temps….?