Foot Bath Salt for Odor Control and Fragrance
Question
I want to make a foot wash salt that eliminates odor and also provides a pleasant fragrance. What ingredients and method should I use?
Answer
Foot Bath Salt for Odor and Fragrance
To create a foot bath salt that helps eliminate odor and provides a pleasant scent, you will need a few key components:
Salt Base: You can use Epsom salt or sea salt as the main base for your foot bath.
Deodorizing Ingredient: To help with foot odor, you can add an ingredient specifically designed to neutralize smells. Good options that are water-soluble and suitable for foot baths include:
- CleanTea™ Liquid (Green Tea Extract Deodorizer): Effective for various odors, including body odor.
- SugarClean™ (Sugarcane Extract Deodorizer): Also effective for various odors on the body.
- Odor-Kill™: This is effective for foot odor, but be aware that it can absorb fragrances, so it's less ideal if you want a strong scent in the final product.
Fragrance: To add a pleasant smell, you can use a fragrance oil. Popular choices include:
- Jasmine Fragrance Oil
- Neroli Fragrance Oil
Solubilizer (Important for Fragrance Oil): Since fragrance oils are not water-soluble, you will need a solubilizer to properly disperse the fragrance throughout the water without it separating and floating on top. Mix the fragrance oil with the solubilizer first before adding it to the salt base.
How to Mix:
- Combine your chosen salt base with the deodorizing ingredient (e.g., CleanTea™ Liquid or SugarClean™). Follow the recommended usage rate for the deodorizer.
- In a separate container, mix your chosen fragrance oil with a suitable solubilizer according to the solubilizer's instructions.
- Gradually add the solubilized fragrance mixture to the salt and deodorizer mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution.
- Store in a sealed container.
When using, dissolve the desired amount of the foot bath salt in warm water and soak your feet.