Peppermint Foot Balm: A Refreshing Boost for Tired Feet
A cooling peppermint foot balm helps revive tired hiking feet! After a long trek, legs often feel overheated and swollen due to warmth and exertion. Especially after mountain hikes, soaking your feet in a cool alpine stream at the end of the day is pure bliss. A cooling foot bath can ease heavy, swollen legs, and afterward, elevating your feet while applying homemade peppermint foot balm provides ultimate relief.
The essential oils of peppermint create a refreshing, cooling sensation. Bio-infrared textiles like socks, stockings, sports socks, leggings, or ankle supports from PALJARI significantly enhance the decongesting and circulation-boosting effect. For overworked feet, this is an extra treat!
Ingredients
50 ml peppermint oil (can be homemade)
8 g cocoa butter
5 g beeswax
5–10 drops of essential peppermint oil
Preparation
How to Make Peppermint Oil:
Heat fresh or dried, finely chopped peppermint in olive oil or another high-quality base oil.
Let it infuse for 15–60 minutes.
Strain while still warm.
How to Make Peppermint Balm:
Melt cocoa butter and beeswax in the warm peppermint oil.
Add the essential peppermint oil, mix well, and pour into clean, preferably sterile, prepared jars.
Shelf Life
With proper hygiene and sterile preparation, the balm lasts approximately six months.
Application
Provides a cooling, decongesting, and circulation-boosting effect.