Taking time out of your busy schedule can be hard – but the benefits are worth it! Hands, nails and feet are easy to treat with these at-home DIY spa treatments. All three of these remedies include Nature’s Truth essential oils that you can pick up at your neighborhood Bartell’s. Carve out some time and treat yourself this week!
Hand Exfoliant
You’ll need:
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon almond base oil
2 drops pepperment essential oil
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together in small bowl with a spoon.
2. Rub exfoliant all over hands. Rinse with water as needed.
Nourishing Nail Oil
You’ll need:
20 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops lemongrass essential oil
1 tablespoon almond base oil
1 tablespoon coconut base oil
small glass bottle with glass dropper
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients together in small glass bottle with a glass dropper
2. Gently roll closed container between your hands for about two minutes.
3. Place one drop of oil on cuticles and gently rub over fingernails.
4. Store remaining oil in a dark cabinet for up to 6 months.
Relaxing Foot Refresher
You’ll need:
foot tub or plastic tub
2 gallons of water
1/2 cup epsom salt
5 – 10 drops lavendar essential oil
2 – 3 cups of marbles
Directions:
1. Add 2 gallons of water to plastic bin. Add more if needed to cover feet.
2. Add epsom salt and essential oil. Gently add the marbles.
3. Submerge feet into tub. Slowly swish around the water with feet to mix the salt and essential oil while also massaging with the marbles.
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