Peppermint Foot Slather with Neem Oil

As the weather warms up, get those feet ready for their annual unveiling with this recipe for a neem-heavy lotion I can only term a “slather.”  It hits the warmth of your skin and liquefies into a juicy, emollient boon for the toughest hide.

Neem and calendula are both well-regarded for their skin-healing properties.  The peppermint essential oil is cooling and helps tame the assertive scent of pure neem oil.  Shea butter and coconut oil are just plain good.

Peppermint Foot Slather

3 Tablespoons Shea butter

2 Tablespoons Coconut oil

1 Tablespoon plus 1 tsp. beeswax

4 Tablespoons Neem oil

1 tsp. calendula extract

1 tsp. peppermint essential oil

Melt the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax in a double boiler, just until melted.  Remove from heat and add the neem oil, calendula extract, and peppermint eo.  Stir well. Pour into container(s).

Makes approx. 4 oz.

For the most effective use, slather on feet before bed and cover with cotton socks for an overnight treatment.