In the daily hustle and bustle, we often forget about our feet - and it is they that carry us through the day. Regular foot care is not only about aesthetics, but also about health and well-being. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to look after your feet is with salt baths. Why should you include them in your routine? What properties do they have and when do they work particularly well? Read below!
Foot salt - why is it so effective?
Foot salt, especially one with natural ingredients, is a real elixir for tired legs. Its main properties are:
- Antimicrobial action - Salt cleanses the skin, helping to prevent infections.
- Reduction of swelling and pain - has a soothing effect on tired, swollen feet.
- Improved microcirculation - A warm salt bath stimulates blood circulation, which promotes tissue regeneration.
- Exfoliation of dead skin - Regular foot soaking softens calloused skin, making it easier to remove.
- Relaxation and unwinding - choose blends that relax and unwind, e.g. - complex herbs and patchouli fragrance.
Salt baths for colds - natural body support
We are approaching the autumn season, when our immunity drops, so when a cold hits, a foot bath in warm water with salt can provide significant relief. It's no myth - a warming foot bath:
- stimulates foot reflexes, having a positive effect on the respiratory tract,
- warms up the body, helping to combat the first symptoms of infection,
- supports detoxificationas warm water and salt can help remove toxins through the skin.
By adding a few drops of eucalyptus or pine oil to the bath, you can create an inhalation effect that makes breathing easier and clears the sinuses.
Improved microcirculation and regeneration after a long day
For people who work while standing, do sports, and for those who sit a lot or walk in high heels - a salt foot bath is an excellent way to stimulate circulation. Microcirculation is responsible for delivering nutrients to the cells and removing toxins - improving it is a step towards healthier skin, less swelling and a feeling of "light feet".
Home spa for feet - relaxation at your fingertips
Foot salt treatments can easily be done at home, creating a real mini-SPA.
How do you do it? It's simple!
Pour 3 tablespoons of Patchouli Mood herbal salt with herbal complex, urea, enriched with oils into a bowl or tub of warm water and relax to move barefoot into the world.
The handy lab. salt mix contains:
3 types of salt (dead sea salt, Epsom salt - magnesium, sodium chloride)
Plant extracts: arnica, juniper, ginseng, St. John's wort, rosemary, nettle, sage
Enriched with oils (macadamia, grape seed)
Urea, allantoin
Patchouli extract
Immerse your feet in the prepared bath for 15-20 minutes.
After the bath, dry your feet thoroughly with a towel.
For extra hydration, use your favourite handy lab foot cream or a hyaluronic acid sock mask.
