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Homemade Citrus Foot Soak Recipe

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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.

Homemade Citrus Foot Soak with scoop

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!

Orange Foot Soak Recipe

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.

foot soak ingredients in mason jar

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.

Scoop Foot Soak

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.

Homemade Citrus Foot Soak

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

Citrus Foot Soak

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  1. Marilyn Lott says

    October 24, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    I want to make this as a favor how far in advance can I make it if the wedding is January

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    • Tonia says

      October 25, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Hi 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

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    June 15, 2018 at 7:41 am

    This is a super great idea!! But how long do I need to soak in it?

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    • Tonia says

      June 15, 2018 at 11:25 am

      It’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!

      Reply
  3. linda says

    June 4, 2016 at 6:01 am

    this is perfect for a gift basket i’m making for my mom. thanks!

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  4. mary says

    March 22, 2016 at 5:57 am

    must I add essential oil? wouldn’t olive and coconut oils be enough? Is baking, cooking soda the same as baking powder? Thanks.

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    • Tonia says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Hi 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/
      You can see the two packages here: (affiliate links)
      Baking soda http://amzn.to/1PoIwU2
      Baking powder http://amzn.to/1PoIN9v
      Best of luck! ~Tonia

      Reply
  5. Rosie says

    September 11, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Hi 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.

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  6. Veronica A. says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I’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.

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    • Tonia says

      November 3, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Tea 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.

      Reply
  7. Kathy says

    November 9, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Where do you get the little spoons, or scoops at?

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    • Tonia says

      November 10, 2013 at 8:16 am

      I bought the scoops at Walmart. They are in the aisle with the other kitchen utensils.

      Reply
  8. Andrea says

    July 12, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Just wanted to know what kind of oil you used and where you got it.. Thanks!!

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    • Tonia says

      July 12, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Hey 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!

      Reply
  9. Alison at NOVA Frugal Family says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    These 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!

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    • Tonia says

      May 30, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks, Alison! Sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
  10. Mackenzie says

    May 23, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    Great gift idea; we have tons of June bdays coming up!

    Reply
  11. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I totally need to make one of your scrubs Tonia! They are all fantastic!

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    • Tonia says

      May 22, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  12. Jocelyn says

    May 22, 2013 at 12:35 am

    This sounds like a perfect way to be pampered right now!!

    Reply
  13. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    This 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Too fun. I think me and my girls have to have a spa day this summer ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  15. [email protected] Happened says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:01 am

    A spa party! That sounds like such a fun thing to do with girlfriends!

    Reply
  16. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Um, 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!

    Reply
  17. Di @ Life is Di-licious says

    May 18, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I 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

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    • Tonia says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks Di! I’m sure they will be delighted!

      Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    This looks awesome – what a great idea for a gift!! (maybe a gift to myself – ha!) ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Tonia says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:02 am

      Yes, just make a double batch! One to give and one for you!

      Reply
  19. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I’m not the DIY kind of girl but this looks very easy. I love the idea!

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    • Tonia says

      May 17, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks Tina!

      Reply
  20. Jane's Adventures in Dinner says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Bliss, now if I can teach the three year old to rub my feet….

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    • Tonia says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Ummm…good luck with that one! I’m trying to teach my husband to rub mine! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  21. Jodi says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    what a great idea ๐Ÿ™‚ bet it smells amazing

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    • Tonia says

      May 18, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Thanks Jodi!

      Reply

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