This homemade citrus foot soak recipe is a relaxing way to pamper yourself! It is fun to give as a gift in a jar or can be made in a large batch for a spa party.
This homemade citrus foot soak was one of the gifts in a jar that I gave to my mom for Mother’s Day. It goes along with the Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub. I also gave Coconut Body Butter along with it because I had already made it.
If I were planning to make all three of these for a spa party or as a gift in a jar set, I would choose an orange scent for the lotion such as Capri Seaside Citrus from Bath and Body Works.
I am planning to use all three of these homemade spa products on my feet to to try to get them looking good for sandals. I know in some parts of the country, you’ve been wearing sandals for months but I just took mine out this week!
To make this citrus foot soak, I used orange essential oil, orange tea, baking soda and Epsom salt following the recipe I posted last winter from my spa party for a Peppermint Tea Toot Soak.
This time I added the essential oil to increase the citrus smell. The fresh, citrus scent or orange is lovely for summer and brings happiness to mind while helping to relax.
Epsom salt helps eliminate toxins in the body and baking soda helps soften skin.
I used 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/3 cup Epsom salt, the contents of 2 orange tea bags and 5 drops of orange essential oil. Put it all in an 8 oz mason jar or a bowl and stir it up.
Add 2 tablespoons of the foot soak to a basin of warm water and soak your feet while you relax! If you are giving the foot soak as a gift, add a scoop and tie a few pieces of colorful baker’s twine to the end.
To make the mason jar look cute and ready to give as a gift, add a Citrus Foot Soak label that has the instructions written on it. I also put a piece of washi tape around the jar to give it some color. You can download the free printable label here: Citrus Foot Soak Label
Marilyn Lott says
October 24, 2018 at 1:21 pmI want to make this as a favor how far in advance can I make it if the wedding is January
Tonia says
October 25, 2018 at 9:25 amHi Marilyn,
First of all…congratulations! Since none of the ingredients are perishable you should be able to make it as soon as you want. The only thing I’ve noticed when I’ve used a foot soak that has been in my cupboard for a longer period of time is that the scent fades over time. Best of luck!
~Tonia
Beth says
June 15, 2018 at 7:41 amThis is a super great idea!! But how long do I need to soak in it?
Tonia says
June 15, 2018 at 11:25 amIt’s really up to you but I usually soak my feet until the water gets cool. If I’m really enjoying it, I will top it off with more hot water and soak longer. Enjoy!
linda says
June 4, 2016 at 6:01 amthis is perfect for a gift basket i’m making for my mom. thanks!
mary says
March 22, 2016 at 5:57 ammust I add essential oil? wouldn’t olive and coconut oils be enough? Is baking, cooking soda the same as baking powder? Thanks.
Tonia says
March 22, 2016 at 7:23 amHi Mary,
I added five drops of orange essential oil for the scent it adds to the foot soak. No baking soda and baking powder are not the same thing. Here is a great article about the differences: http://joythebaker.com/2013/10/baking-101-the-difference-between-baking-soda-and-baking-powder/
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Best of luck! ~Tonia
Rosie says
September 11, 2015 at 10:37 amHi Tonia
I have had the worst six months you could imagine, ending with my husband loosing his job. We are surviving on mine [job/income, that is!]? I love making andgiving gifts, and with Christmas coming, it will be a frugal one. Fortunately, there is nothing I like better than making gifts! Your site will help me extend the homemade gifting… The ideas for males etc was one I did struggle with. Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me.
Veronica A. says
November 3, 2014 at 3:31 pmI’m wondering what the tea is for exactly? I have lavender Epsom salt and plain decaf black tea bags and I’m wondering if I could use that instead of what you have here.
Tonia says
November 3, 2014 at 7:01 pmTea is supposed to help foot odor. It also adds a delicious scent to the foot soak but you can leave it out and just use your lavender Epsom salt.
Kathy says
November 9, 2013 at 8:59 pmWhere do you get the little spoons, or scoops at?
Tonia says
November 10, 2013 at 8:16 amI bought the scoops at Walmart. They are in the aisle with the other kitchen utensils.
Andrea says
July 12, 2013 at 7:11 pmJust wanted to know what kind of oil you used and where you got it.. Thanks!!
Tonia says
July 12, 2013 at 8:16 pmHey Andrea, you are asking about the essential oil? I used Now Essential Oil and I bought it from Coburn’s Grocery Store. Have a great weekend!
Alison at NOVA Frugal Family says
May 30, 2013 at 9:44 pmThese is the best gift because you can make some for you and some to give as a gift!! It sounds perfect with the tea. I might pull out a few that I didn’t really like to drink to try as a foot bath. YUM!
Tonia says
May 30, 2013 at 10:01 pmThanks, Alison! Sounds like a great idea!
Mackenzie says
May 23, 2013 at 11:01 pmGreat gift idea; we have tons of June bdays coming up!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
May 22, 2013 at 10:37 amI totally need to make one of your scrubs Tonia! They are all fantastic!
Tonia says
May 22, 2013 at 1:49 pmThanks Dorothy!
Jocelyn says
May 22, 2013 at 12:35 amThis sounds like a perfect way to be pampered right now!!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
May 20, 2013 at 12:42 pmThis sounds amazing! I could totally use a foot scrub right about now! If only I could actually bend my knee so I could reach my foot to scrub it 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
May 20, 2013 at 12:33 pmToo fun. I think me and my girls have to have a spa day this summer 🙂
Stephanie@Henry Happened says
May 20, 2013 at 4:01 amA spa party! That sounds like such a fun thing to do with girlfriends!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
May 18, 2013 at 7:22 pmUm, how cool is this?! My mom is alwaaaaays trying to give herself little pedis at home to save money, so what a perfect little soak for her!
Di @ Life is Di-licious says
May 18, 2013 at 6:31 pmI just love this! I’ll be making these up for myself as well as gifts for friends and family. Fantastic idea – thanks Tonia.
D x
Tonia says
May 18, 2013 at 10:32 pmThanks Di! I’m sure they will be delighted!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
May 17, 2013 at 2:54 pmThis looks awesome – what a great idea for a gift!! (maybe a gift to myself – ha!) 🙂
Tonia says
May 18, 2013 at 10:02 amYes, just make a double batch! One to give and one for you!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
May 17, 2013 at 2:40 pmI’m not the DIY kind of girl but this looks very easy. I love the idea!
Tonia says
May 17, 2013 at 3:41 pmThanks Tina!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
May 17, 2013 at 2:21 pmBliss, now if I can teach the three year old to rub my feet….
Tonia says
May 18, 2013 at 10:03 amUmmm…good luck with that one! I’m trying to teach my husband to rub mine! 🙂
Jodi says
May 17, 2013 at 2:12 pmwhat a great idea 🙂 bet it smells amazing
Tonia says
May 18, 2013 at 10:03 amThanks Jodi!