Stinky feet.
Do you suffer from foot odor?
How severe is it?
Maybe it’s just me…no, it’s not that bad…clear a room horrible?
How severe is it?
Maybe it’s just me…no, it’s not that bad…clear a room horrible?
Bromhidrosis — the fancy term for malodorous feet – has its roots in a combination of bacteria, fungus, and/or sweat.
Environments such as:
- moist and warm feet
- synthetic socks
- dead skin
- shoes
…provide the perfect breeding grounds for the culprits of foot odor to take hold and multiply.
However, if you have foot odor, your worries are over!
I want to share with you several home remedies — and a recipe for an Herbal Foot Deodorant Spray – that can help rid your feet of stink…forever!
Home Remedies for Foot Odor
-Wash your feet at least twice daily. And for best results, use this Pumice Stone Soap to remove dead skin. Note: Here’s the recipe for my Pumice Stone Soap if you’d like to make your own.
-Wear shoes and socks made from natural materials — not synthetics — they just breathe better.
-Wear sandals or go barefoot whenever possible.
-Never wear the same socks two days in a row. And wash them as soon as possible after wearing. Note: Add a few drops of tea tree oil to the wash. I get my tea tree oil here.
-Wash your gym shoes, hiking boots, and/or sneakers if possible…allowing them to air-dry outdoors in the sun if possible.
-Take steps to reduce your stress and anxiety levels. Stress and anxiety can lead to an over-production of the body’s sweat glands. More moisture = More odor-causing agents = More stink. Note: Click this link to learn more about Adaptogenic Herbs for all-natural stress relief.
DIY Herbal Foot Deodorant Spray
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) organic witch hazel extract
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) organic hydrosol (flower water) blend — peppermint, tea tree,eucalyptus, and/or rosemary
- 1 tsp organic menthol crystals
- 1 tablespoon organic thyme extract, optional
- 20 drops essential oils of ravensara aromatica
Method
- Measure one (1) cup of organic witch hazel extract and to it add organic menthol crystals.
- Stir briskly until crystals have dissolved.
- Add to mixture your choice of hydrosols (flower water). Money Saving Tip: Instead of using hydrosols you may substitute a strong herbal tea infusion using water and peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary and/or thyme leaves.
- Pour into a mister bottle or spray bottle of some sort.
- Add organic thyme extract and essential oils of ravensara aromatica. Note: I purchase Ravensara here.
- Label bottle with name, contents, and date created. Note: Deodorant spray will keep on the counter for 2-3 years.
To Use
Shake well before use. Spray to the feet at least 2 times daily, rub it in. Spray it into your shoes, as needed. Additionally, this is a great deodorant spray to use before and after a workout! Can be applied to most yoga mats as well. Note: Since I mentioned it…check outBean Products – they have AWESOME Earth Friendly products for yoga and meditation. All Made in USA!
Additional Tips
-Stinky feet are often a result of a fungal infection (a.k.a. Athlete’s Foot). Treat Athlete’s Foot with these all-natural recipes and tips:
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