One of the perks of being a work-at-home mom is that I have all but forgotten how badly it hurts to be on my feet in heels all day. When I was teaching, my toes would ache by the end of the school day. If you are looking for some relief for your achin’ dogs, make a batch of these peppermint foot soak bombs!
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PEPPERMINT FOOT SOAK BOMBS
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE PEPPERMINT SOAK FOR YOUR FEET
You can find most, if not all, of the ingredients for these soothing foot soak bombs at your local grocery store, but I am sharing links below just in case you have trouble finding them.
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- Citric acid
- Epsom salt
- Baking soda
- Corn starch
- Peppermint essential oil
- Eucalyptus essential oil
- Food coloring
- Silicone mold
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HOW TO MAKE PAMPERING FOOT SOAK BOMBS
The fizzing action of the pellets will feel great on your tootsies, and the smell of the peppermint oil will help you unwind after a long day. The Epsom salt will soothe your aches, and the corn starch makes the water feel silky and smooth (much like conditioner does for your hair, Billy).
Watch this short video to see how I made these simple soak bombs. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for earlier access to my video tutorials!
Peppermint Foot Soak Mini Bombs
- In a large bowl, combine the citric acid, Epsom salts, baking soda, and corn starch. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the peppermint essential oil. You can cut it with a carrier oil like coconut oil if you wish. Stir to combine.
- Add in food coloring or mica powders to color the foot soak bombs if you would like. Stir to distribute the coloring.
- Try the squeeze test. Pick up a bit of the mixture and squeeze it in your hand. It should hold together. If it does not, add a bit of melted coconut oil or a few spritzes of witch hazel until it reaches the right consistency.
- Spoon the mixture into the silicone mold. Pack the mixture into each cavity so that it is as dense as possible.
- Refrigerate overnight before demolding.
- Store in an airtight container or glass jar with a lid until use.
PEPPERMINT FOOT SOAK BOMBS RECIPE
Peppermint Foot Soak Bombs
Equipment
- bowl
- spoon
- meauring cups
- silicone mold
Materials
- 1/2 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 10-20 drops essential oil
- food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the citric acid, Epsom salts, baking soda, and corn starch. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the peppermint essential oil. You can cut it with a carrier oil like coconut oil if you wish. Stir to combine.
- Add in food coloring or mica powders to color the foot soak bombs if you would like. Stir to distribute the coloring.
- Try the squeeze test. Pick up a bit of the mixture and squeeze it in your hand. It should hold together. If it does not, add a bit of melted coconut oil or a few spritzes of witch hazel until it reaches the right consistency.
HOW TO USE THE FOOK SOAK
To use these to relieve your tired feet, fill a basin with warm water (or hot water if you can stand it). Drop one or two of the bombs into the water. If you have made larger bombs, you will only need one. Then lower your feet into the tub.
The citric acid will react with the water causing a fun fizz that will relax the muscles and tendons in your feet. The peppermint oil will have a cooling sensation that feels amazing. The magnesium in Epsom salts is great for muscular aches. Keep your feet in the basin of warm water until you get pruney if you would like!
These bombs are thoughtful gifts for teachers, nurses, or other hard workers who are on their feet all day. Gift them in a mason jar with a label and a note explaining how to use them.
The unused foot soak mini bombs should last over a month if stored in an air-tight container.
You might like these other DIYs using peppermint oil:
PEPPERMINT AND EUCALYPTUS SOAKING SALTS
Hi. thank you for sharing this. i wouldlove to succeed with making these.but until now i have failed. It seems like they “bubble up” whle hardening. I have tried it in the fridge and at room temps. and the same happens. after a few hours in the silicone mould they start bubbling and getting all soggy. even when i leave them for a couple of days they are all “chewy” inside (no, i haven’t chewed them 😉 )
Do you have any tips for me, or ideas of what i am doing wrong?
I hope to hear from you.
Best wishes
Tytten
Oh no! It sounds like there is too much moisture getting into your mixture. I would reduce the amount of food coloring you use (in case it has too much water in it), and try to make them on a dry, not humid, day. I am so sorry you haven’t had success with them!
SO, maybe if i make them really dry and try to set them in the mold like that, they will only draw moist enough to set like yours? 🙂 I will try your advise, thank you.
The video doesn’t load so I can’t get the recipe. Could you post the recipe for me?
Hi, can I use Himalayan salt instead of Epsom?
I haven’t personally tried it, but I would think it would work just fine!
The video I saw didn’t include the eucalyptus
Oil. I followed the directions but my foot bombs
Were too dry and would not set.
I would have rather followed a recipe than watching
You tube.