Martha Stewarts Foot Soak Recipes

MARTHA STEWART'S FOOT SOAK

Steps:

• Combine Epsom salts and kosher salt in a jar.
• Add baking soda and cornstarch, up to 1/2 teaspoon of Lemon essential oil, and up to 1/4 teaspoon of Spearmint essential oil.
• Attach the lid, and shake the jar to combine.
• Pour the mixture into a bag, and use within a few weeks.
• Use 2 to 3 Tablespoons per soak.
• NOTE: I tried this myself and used cucumber-melon essential oils. Heavenly!

MARTHA STEWART STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic cloves, and lemon juice.
• Place steak in a nonreactive dish, and pour marinade over top.
• Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).

COFFEE FOOT SOAK

Steps:

• Add 2-cups of coffee to 1-gallon of water and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, rinse feet, dry and moisturize.
• This remedy works well warm or cool.
• Always be sure to dry your feet thoroughly (between toes) with a clean, cotton towel.
• May you walk on gentle roads in peace.

THE ULTIMATE FOOT CARE (SOAK, MASSAGE)

Steps:

• Before soaking your feet, give each one a preliminary massage. Combine the almond, avocado and rosemary oils, thoroughly mixing. Store any remaining mixture in an airtight, amber-colored glass bottle, in a cool, dark cupboard, for up to 2 months.
• Pour a little oil into you hands and hold the left foot firmly. Press along the underneath area and upper surface for about 20 seconds. This will induce a marvelous feeling of relaxation.
• Next, place your left foot over your knee. Press, rub and pull each toe, and knead the sole with your knuckles. Then place the fingers of both hands on the sole and the thumbs, pointing toward the toes, on top of the foot. Stroke downward from the ankles to the toes. Repeat the procedure with your other foot.
• To soak your feet, you will need a basin large enough to hold them when they are fully stretched out. Pour in sufficient water to cover your ankles and add Soak ingredients, swishing the water around to dissolve the salt and blend the oil.
• Leave the water to cool slightly before soaking your feet. After soaking for 10 minutes, revive your feet with a quick dip in a basin of cold water, and then back again. Continue doing this as long as the hot water stays hot.
• If it has been raining and you have cold, wet feet, a pinch or two of mustard powder added to the water is especially invigorating.
• Finish off by massaging your feet with the massage oil mixture.

HERBAL FOOT SOAK

Steps:

• Roll the rosemary and mint gently between both hands to release more aroma.
• Fill a large bowl or pedicure bath with the water, salt, herbs and oils.
• Soak the feet for at least 10-20 minutes.

FOOT SOAK

Steps:

• Add oils and salt to a large soaking tub of very warm water.
• Soak feet for as long as it feels wonderful.
• Rinse, dry and massage a lot of your favorite lotion into your feet.
• Put on white cotton socks and relax!