Many people don't pay enough attention to their feet, but it is this part of the body that needs special care and attention. The fact is that during the day the legs experience an increased load: they are affected by cold, uncomfortable shoes, dampness, body weight. Simple skin care procedures and cosmetics will help to cope with these problems. Perhaps the most effective and safe for the feet are essential oils.
Which oils are good for foot care?
Cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturers offer dozens of oils, each suitable for foot care.
Tea tree oil. For the feet, this plant is one of the champions in terms of the amount of nutrients. It can eliminate fungus, viruses and bacteria, accelerate the healing of cuts and cracks, make the skin smooth and block the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus extract is a natural antibiotic, so it quickly copes with staphylococcus, streptococcus, fungi and many other pathogens.microorganisms. Adding oil to bath cream or water will help to quickly reduce tissue swelling.
Fir. This coniferous plant promotes the rapid healing of cuts and cracks. Bone tissue recovers faster after injury. Regular use of fir for foot care eliminates calluses and corns.
Juniper. Without such a cosmetic product, those people who suffer from sweating of the legs cannot do. In addition, under the influence of juniper oil, fast tissue regeneration occurs, the skin becomes softer.
Oregano. Oregano oil cannot boast of such popularity as tea tree and eucalyptus oil, but this cosmetic product is no less useful and effective. With its use, you can get rid of cellulite, puffiness, earthy skin tone. All this is due to increased blood circulation and cellular nutrition of subcutaneous tissues.
Lemon. Using this oil for the legs, you can cope with the signs of varicose veins and cellulite. Spot application on the foot helps to eliminate corns and calluses, leaving the skin smooth and soft.
Celandine. This plant has been used for decades to treat skin conditions. Celandine essential oil is the best remedy for rough skin.
Incense. Such a product must certainly be in the arsenal of those who fight for the beauty and he alth of their feet. Regular use of frankincense oil promotes the healing of microcracks, blocks the development of fungus, softens and tones the skin.
Shea butter. For feet with rough skinthis cosmetic product is one of the best. After several applications, dry skin, cracks and calluses on the legs are eliminated.
How to get rid of calluses and rough skin on the heels?
In the fight against corns and rough skin, it is extremely important to observe regularity and an integrated approach.
- First of all, you should prepare a foot bath. Warm water is poured into the basin and the legs are lowered into it for 10-15 minutes. During this time, the skin should be steamed. Laundry soap, soda, sea s alt or chamomile decoction can be added to the water. In this case, an additional therapeutic effect will be achieved.
- After taking a bath, softened skin should be treated with a pumice stone or a brush. All problem areas must be thoroughly cleaned.
- A mixture of oils should be applied to the skin. You can evenly distribute this remedy with a massage. Active massage movements increase blood circulation and accelerate the absorption of cosmetics.
You can use different blends of foot oils for this.
- Oil base (1 tsp) + 5 drops of cedar oil.
- Oil base (1 tsp) + 5 drops of geranium oil.
- Base + 6 drops rosemary oil.
How to relieve tired legs?
People who are forced to be on their feet for a long time, at the end of the day feel very tired and sore in their legs. You can cope with this with the help of foot baths with the addition of natural essential oils.
Summer time is bestmake cool water and add 5-7 drops of Japanese mint oil to it. This procedure tones and refreshes the skin, relieves signs of fatigue.
In winter, prepare warm water with lemongrass and geranium oil. Each oil should be taken 3-4 drops.
To relieve itching
To eliminate discomfort and itching, you can use the following recipe.
You need to take 10 ml of vegetable oil as a basis and add essential oils for feet to it:
- 4 drops of lavender;
- 3 drops of chamomile;
- 2 drops of lemon;
- 4 drops of thyme.
Lubricate problem areas of the skin with the resulting liquid.
For excessive sweating
Thousands of people have this problem, and it certainly needs to be de alt with. Wet feet are not only a source of discomfort, but also a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria and fungi.
To 1 tsp. base oils add 2 drops of cypress, 3 drops of bergamot, 1 drop of sage, 1 drop of juniper and 2 drops of lemon. The resulting tool must be periodically lubricated sole.
There is another mix that allows you to cope with sweating and bad breath. It will require 1 tsp. carrier oils, 2 drops of sage, rosemary and thyme.
Peelings with essential oils
According to reviews, foot oils can enhance the peeling effect. As a result, the skin becomes not only smoother and silkier, but also he althy.
For cookingpeeling based on coffee in 2 tbsp. l. coffee grounds add 2 or 3 drops of tea tree oil. The scrub should be applied to clean, dry feet and massage the mass over the entire foot with massage movements. Wash off the peeling after a few minutes.
Oils for foot creams
In addition to baths and applications, oils can be added to the nourishing base to obtain a high-quality effective cream. To do this, stock up on the following components:
- lanolin - 30g;
- lavender oil - 5 drops;
- apricot kernel oil - 20 ml;
- lemon oil - 2 drops.
Apply this remedy in the evening before going to bed. Feet must first be washed and dried. To enhance the effect, put on cotton socks after applying the cream.
Clay mask
This mask promotes the healing of small cracks, fights corns and tones the skin. To prepare a cosmetic product, you need 0.5 tbsp. blue clay, some warm water and 10 drops of lavender oil.
Oil is added to water, this liquid is gradually introduced into the clay to obtain the consistency of liquid sour cream.
The mask is applied to clean, dry skin of the feet and covered with a film on top. Wash off after 30 minutes. To consolidate the effect, you should use a nourishing cream.
Against fatigue and swelling in the calves
After long walks or at the end of a working day, one feelsheaviness, and puffiness appears in the calf area. Oils suitable for the skin of the legs will help to cope with it. With their help, you can enrich store-bought cosmetic products.
In a small amount of body milk (you can use base oil instead), add 2 drops each of geranium and eucalyptus oils. A mixture of the following oils gives a good effect: cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lemon.
Anti-cellulite
Most women experience signs of cellulite. Most often, "orange peel" appears on the outer and inner thighs and buttocks. To completely eliminate the symptoms, a complex effect will be required, including massage, sports, and proper nutrition. You can enhance the effect by applying the following cosmetic product.
In jojoba foot oil (100 ml) add 10 drops from a mixture of such oils: cypress, orange, juniper, geranium. This mix is applied to problem areas during a massage.
Regular use of this remedy allows you to speed up the metabolism at the cell level, increase blood circulation, tone the skin. As a result, the subcutaneous tissues and epidermis will regain their he althy appearance, and the signs of cellulite will be noticeably reduced.
