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Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak For Athlete’s Foot & Dead Skin

by Erika

Athlete’s foot is a common foot infection that affects so many people. It’s usually caused by walking around barefoot in public places where infections can spread easily like public pools and locker rooms. There are many ways to treat this foot condition but here is my favorite Listerine Epsom salt foot soak for athlete’s foot & dead skin recipe.

All home remedies come with side effects, especially for those with sensitive skin. That said, Listerine is used in the mouth so it contains healthy ingredients and little side effects. Epsom salt is used in bath water to reduce skin and health issues so it’s usually safe for most people

However, it is always recommended that you perform a skin patch test before using any concoction on your skin. To do one, apply a little bit of the mixture on your inner upper arm and if there is redness, swelling, or itching, it means that you are allergic.

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak Benefits

Listerine – contains four essential oils, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol. All of these essential oils have anti-plaque properties which means they destroy bacteria that form on the teeth. Interestingly, when used as a foot soak, it provides the same benefits.

This is great for those with toenail fungus, athlete’s foot, and other mild infections of the feet. When it comes to removing dead skin though, methyl salicylate is what gets the job done because it’s very similar to a chemical exfoliant called Salicylic acid. 

Epsom Salt – contains magnesium sulfate which is a mineral that helps reduce pain, exfoliate your skin, reduce stress, and treat fungal infections. When you soak your feet in Epsom salt, the magnesium penetrates the skin, plus helps remove toxins, and reduces inflammation and muscle cramps.

When combined with Listerine, Epsom salt becomes even more powerful in reducing foot infections like athlete’s foot and smelly feet.

Warm Water – is nature’s cure, simply soaking your feet in warm water for 30 minutes can help improve circulation! Warm water makes your blood vessels bigger which helps blood circulate better in your legs and feet making your feet look younger.

Apart from its amazing benefits, soaking your feet in warm water a few times per week can also help soften dead skin so now you know the benefits of this foot soak, let’s get on with the recipe!

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak ingredients

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak Recipe

Ingredients for 1-foot soak:

  • 3 cups of Listerine
  • 3 cups of warm water
  • 1 cup of Epsom salt
  • double the ONLY the water & Listerine if using a large basin.

How To Make & Use This Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak

Simple mix the Listerine, and Epsom salt with the warm water until fully combined and soak your feet in it for 20-30 minutes 3 times per week to reduce athlete’s foot and soften your cracked heels. Use a soft loofah or brush and gently scrub off the dead skin.

After soaking your feet, rinse with warm water and pat with a dry towel. You can also get rid of dead skin easily around your toenails by simply scrubbing them off as well.

Once you are satisfied, rinse your feet with warm water and dry it. You can also apply a little bit of Vaseline, coconut oil, or olive oil to make your feet even softer.

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak Side Effects

Listerine combined with Epsom salt is usually safe for most people but as I mentioned above, it may cause mild side effects like skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. That’s why I always recommend doing a simple skin patch test at home.

You may also experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and dry skin after doing an Epsom salt foot soak if you soak your feet too long because of over-absorption of magnesium sulfate. 

Also, avoid using this foot soak if your skin is infected, swollen, have cuts, blisters, or burns to prevent a burning sensation.

Finally, people with allergic reactions to the active ingredients in Listerine should NOT use this foot soak. To find out which ingredients, simply read the ingredient section on the bottle.

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Conclusion

I hope you found this post helpful and try this Listerine ACV foot soak recipe. Let me know your results in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest and Flipboard for more awesome remedies and tips. Please don’t forget to save my pin, it really helps, thanks a million.

Listerine Epsom Salt Foot Soak