Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Cool Foot Powder Recipe A minty scented soothing foot powder Ingredients: <1 tsp finely ground peppermint> <1 tsp finely ground arnica flowers> <1/4 cup cornstarch> <3/4 cup baking soda> <1 tsp white clay> <25-30 drops peppermint and spearmint essential oils> Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shake before use. Store in cool, dark location. Shelf life up to 1 year Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Relax. virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hello all, Ya know, I would leave the borax out of this recipe... it really shouldn't be applied to the body or used in bath salts or anything like that. I used to use borax for such things but these days I only use it to clean the house and laundry and to kill ants and bugs so that it is not ingested in any way. Peace, Mouse ----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne To: health Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 11:23 AM Subject: Foot Powder Antibacterial Foot Powder - Formula Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie B. Bond The downside of warmer weather is that odor-causing bacteria now have the perfect conditions to multiply. Our feet, in particular, are prone to problems with warm-weather odor, especially when they’re confined to sports shoes. But with the help of a few kitchen-cupboard ingredients, we can keep our feet feeling cool, dry, and fresh for just pennies. Baking soda absorbs odors, while borax has antifungal properties and is also alkaline and deodorizing. The essential oils are antimicrobial--and they add a lovely scent. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon borax 10 drops antibacterial essential oil, such as clove or rosemary 1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in a glass jar with a screw top. 2. Apply a small amount of powder to feet whenever necessary. This formula will keep indefinitely. Helpful Hints Please be sure to use pure essential oil, not synthetic or fragrance oil. *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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