Scrub A Dub 5 Summertime DIY Foot Scrubs — For Kids!
These homemade foot scrubs help soothe small, sore feet and they’re fun for children to make on their own for a kids spa party or just because: Pink sugar scrub, green apple salt scrub and more.
Though it’s a season of joy for children, summer can also bring its fair share of hardships for kids’ feet. Blisters, bug bites, stubbed toes, abrasions and rough, dirty foot skin are all par for the course. But many of these summertime toe and sole ailments can be soothed with special foot scrubs made just for kids. From a peppermint candy cane mix to a strawberry honey mix, these refreshing DIY foot scrubs help slough off flaky, dry skin and soothe those sore, little tired feet that run, skip, jump and walk throughout the days of summer. Perfect for a kids spa party, a rainy afternoon, or just to help jumpstart good foot care that lasts for life.
Pink Sugar Foot Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup of coconut oil
- 5 to 10 drops of red food coloring
- 5 drops of essential oil (sweet orange, coriander and grapefruit are good choices)
Mix the sugars together and then add the oil, food coloring and essential oils. Stir the mixture together well and then store in an airtight container.
Peppermint Candy Cane Foot Scrub
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup coconut or almond oil
- About 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
Mix the sugar and oils together, and then seal in an airtight container.
Green Apple Salt And Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
- ½ cup of white sugar
- ½ cup of regular or Epsom salt
- ½ cup of coconut or almond oil
- A few drops of green apple fragrance (usually found at craft stores)
- A few drops of green food coloring
Mix the salt and sugar together, then add the oil, fragrance and food coloring. Stir to combine and then seal in an airtight container.
Honey Strawberry Salt And Sugar Foot Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup regular or Epsom salt
- ½ cup organic honey
- 6 large strawberries
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (to help preserve strawberries)
Mix the sugar and salt together and then add the honey and vitamin E oil. Mash the strawberries into a pulpy consistency and then stir them into the sugar and salt mixture. Seal in an airtight container and use within a couple of days.
Orange Honey Foot Scrub
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons of organic honey
- 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
- a few drops of orange essential oil
Mix the ingredients together until smooth. Seal in an airtight container and use within a few days.
For more information on summertime foot care for children, check out our article How To Safeguard Your Kids From Outdoor Foot Injuries.
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