You could be our new Herb Chef. Please see the submission guidelines for the details. Do not self-treat any medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care provider. The weight they bear and the daily beating they take are good reasons to give them special care. Massaging your feet with a foot balm may seem indulgent, but in fact it offers health benefits for body and spirit.
Balms keep the skin elastic and prevent calluses and cracking.
Using balms is especially important for the sole because it has no oil-secreting glands. If you have a foot problem, from athlete's foot to sweaty or cold feet, you can prepare an herbal balm to give you relief. Sea-Salt Scrub Scrubbing your feet with sea salt before applying a foot balm will help remove dead skin cells by allowing the balm's active ingredients to fully penetrate the skin. Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes. Then massage your damp feet vigorously for a few minutes with coarse sea salt, using circular motions.