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10 Best Essential Oils to Treat the Feet + Our favorite At-Home Foot Remedies


Best at-home foot remedies for tired, achy feet

Our feet are one of the hardest working body parts we have. I don’t need to say much more than that! Let’s dive into some easy, natural home remedies for treating the feet. 


FIRST!

Why Do Essential Oils Help My Feet?


Even though the skin on the bottom of the feet is thick, it has large pores that absorb essential oils effectively. Once absorbed, the oils can enter the bloodstream and exert their therapeutic properties. Depending on the essential oil you choose, you can soothe aches and pains, treat fungal infections, boost circulation for cold feet, eliminate odor, or reduce swelling. 



Here are the top 10 essential oils to use for the feet: 

1. Lavender

  • Best For: Relaxation and Sleep

  • Why: Lavender is known for its calming properties, making it excellent for promoting relaxation and aiding sleep. It can also soothe sore muscles and reduce stress.


2. Peppermint

  • Best For: Cooling and Revitalizing

  • Why: Peppermint has a cooling and refreshing effect that can help relieve tired and achy feet. It’s also useful for boosting circulation and providing relief from foot pain or inflammation.


3. Tea Tree

  • Best For: Anti-fungal and Antibacterial

  • Why: Tea tree oil is highly effective against fungal infections, making it a good choice for treating athlete’s foot or other foot-related infections. It also has antibacterial properties that help keep the feet clean and healthy.


4. Eucalyptus

  • Best For: Refreshing and Deodorizing

  • Why: Eucalyptus oil can help refresh tired feet and eliminate foot odor. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also beneficial for soothing sore muscles.


5. Frankincense

  • Best For: Skin Health and Immune Support

  • Why: Frankincense is excellent for supporting skin health, reducing inflammation, and boosting the immune system. It’s also grounding and can help in stress relief.


6. Chamomile

  • Best For: Soothing and Anti-inflammatory

  • Why: Chamomile oil is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s great for calming irritated skin and relaxing the body.


7. Cypress

  • Best For: Circulation and Reducing Swelling

  • Why: Cypress oil is beneficial for improving circulation and reducing swelling in the feet and legs. It’s also helpful for soothing varicose veins.


8. Ginger

  • Best For: Warming and Pain Relief

  • Why: Ginger oil has warming properties that are effective for relieving joint pain and muscle aches. It’s particularly useful for cold feet and promoting circulation.


9. Rosemary

  • Best For: Stimulation and Pain Relief

  • Why: Rosemary oil can stimulate circulation, relieve pain, and reduce swelling. It’s also invigorating and can help with mental clarity.


10. Lemongrass

  • Best For: Detoxification and Deodorizing

  • Why: Lemongrass oil is detoxifying and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It’s also effective in reducing foot odor and promoting overall foot health.


Since essential oils are straight concentrated therapeutic plant matter, it is imperative to dilute them into an unscented carrier oil or lotion of your choice before applying them topically. 


Add up to 12 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier.


 

Best At-Home Foot Remedies: 3 Different Ways to use Essential Oils to Treat the Feet:


1) Foot Soak, a personal favorite. 

  • Fill a basin with warm water.

  • Add about 6 drops of one (or a blend) of essential oils from above to one tablespoon of carrier oil and add to warm water. 

  • Optionally, mix in Epsom salts for added muscle relaxation and detoxification.

  • Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes.

Benefits:

  • Relieves tired feet, reduces swelling, and promotes relaxation.


TOPSY TIP: Try a foot soak with The Great Omni Oil! A multipurpose made-for-you blend that soothes aches and pains while softening overworked feet. So easy to use! No diluting required. :) 


2. Foot Massage

Dilute up to 12 drops of essential oils to one ounce of carrier and gently massage the oil into your feet, focusing on areas that are sore or tense. Pay special attention to the arches, heels, and toes.

Benefits:

  • Eases muscle tension, improves circulation, and provides stress relief.


The White Tea Lavender hand, foot, and body lotion makes a nighttime ritual foot rub so simple! The soothing Lavender aroma will help calm the mind and body right before bed for a good night’s sleep. Great for stress release, soothing foot pain, and improving sleep quality. 


3) Aromatherapy Compress

  • Soak a cloth in warm water mixed with a few drops of essential oils (like cypress for circulation or lavender for relaxation).

  • Apply the compress to your feet for 10-15 minutes.

Benefits:

  • Reduces swelling, soothes pain, and relaxes tired feet.


TOPSY TIP:Check out our full selection of high quality therapeutic essential oils!



Added benefit for each of these 3 at home foot remedies:

Even though the essential oil is applied to the feet, the aromatic molecules can still be inhaled, providing additional calming effects for the whole mind and body through the olfactory system. 


So whether you have tired, achy feet at the end of a long day, cold feet, stinky feet, or swollen feet, there is an essential oil for you. Give one or two of these natural foot remedies a try. Your feet will thank you later! 


Questions? Comments? Please feel free to reach out at any time using the contact box below and I’ll get in touch as soon as I can. 


Your personal aromatherapist, 

Rachel 

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