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How Does Soaking Feet In Water Help?

Soaking feet in salt water could be a very relaxing experience. Even if you don't include the water and simply soak your bare feet in warm water, you may feel very relaxed.

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What does soaking feet in salt water do? When you soak your feet in water, your muscles get relaxed and your skin gets hydrated. If you have pains and aches, you may easily get rid of them.

If there is bacteria, you can get rid of it. Also, soaked skin is easier to exfoliate. Apart from soaking feet in salt water, you can also try things in a different way. You can try adding some essential oils to the water before soaking your feet in it.

How Does Soaking Feet In Water Help?

How Does Soaking Feet In Water Help?

Epsom Salt
How does soaking feet in salt water help? Mixing some epsom salt in the water and soaking your feet may help flush out toxins, minimise inflammation, enhance circulation and heal joint pains and cramps. When your feet are soaked in epsom salt water, you can get rid of foot odour, get rid of fungus and also be able to treat dry skin.

Cypress Oil
Those who wish to get rid of foot odour can try this essential oil in the foot soak. Even if you have blisters, they can be healed as this oil is anti-septic.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil
If you are suffering from athlete's foot, add this essential oil to your foot soak as it contains anti-fungal and anti-septic properties.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil
This oil is a god pain reliever and can soothe your sore joints and muscles. Even rosemary oil can soothe your tired muscles.

Story first published: Friday, October 16, 2015, 20:04 [IST]
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