Two popular foot detox methods are foot detox pads and ionic foot cleansers. The first claims to work by drawing toxins out through the bottom of your feet, while the second involves soaking your feet in a swirling bath of special salts. There is no proof that either of these methods works, but there is also no evidence that they are harmful. In both cases, you start by removing foot bacteria, so whether or not they work, you end up with clean feet.
Step 1
Rub or squirt soap onto a damp loofah or net scrubber.
Step 2
Wet your feet with warm water. Do not soak them or make the water too hot because you don't want to leach out the natural oils in your skin.
Step 3
Scrub the top, bottom and sides of one foot with the loofah or net scrubber. Get in between your toes and in the tiny creases around your ankle bone. Rinse the loofah or net scrubber thoroughly. Reapply the soap to the loofah or net scrubber and scrub the other foot.
Step 4
Wet a nail brush, put soap on it, and clean the areas around and underneath your toenails. This may tickle.
Step 5
Rinse both feet foot thoroughly in warm water. Remove all traces of soap so it does not react with the detox pads or ionic cleansing solution.
Step 6
Dry your feet completely with a clean towel. Do not scrub at your feet with the towel; you have already exfoliated enough with the loofah or net scrubber. Pat your skin dry, paying particular attention to the areas between your toes.
Tips and Warnings
- Scrub your feet with a loofah or net scrubber every day to keep skin soft. You can use antibacterial soap, but studies have not conclusively shown that antibacterial soap is any better at removing bacteria than regular soap.
- Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol on your feet; they dry the skin.
Things You'll Need
- Soap
- Loofah or net scrubber
- Nail brush
- Warm water
- Clean towel
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