A good oil massage before bed helps in unwinding and relaxing. It gets rid of tension and relaxes your nerves. Your feet contain several acupuncture points that induce sleep. When you massage the whole of your foot, you also activate these acupuncture points.
Apply a generous coat of coconut oil on your dry and cracked feet. Cover with socks and wake up to soft, moisturised feet. If your nails have become brittle, nourish them overnight with coconut oil. Mix equal parts coconut oil with olive oil, dip your nails and give a gentle massage.
Promotes better sleep: The best time to do foot massage is before going to bed. A soothing and relaxing foot massage improves the blood circulation. This helps in getting a peaceful sleep.
Feet soles don't contain sebaceous glands Sebum essentially acts as a barrier. For this reason, it can act as an impediment to the essential oils which you want to absorb into your body. The absence of sebum on the soles of your feet means they are the perfect place to apply essential oils.
Did you know that coconut oil has natural anti-fungal properties? It makes a great moisturizer for your legs, feet and heels. Use it daily to keep your feet smooth and prevent foot fungus.
Oiling and massaging the feet doesn't take more than five to eight minutes and the results are fantastic, especially when done with sesame oil. Sesame oil has a warming effect that, in turn, helps in reducing muscle pain. It also works wonders during winters when the feet are often cold.
In particular, keeping it on overnight gives many benefits to dry or normal skin with a tendency to dry out. In fact, it contains linoleic acid, which helps to strengthen the protective layer of the skin and allow it to retain moisture inside, and lauric acid, which has antibacterial properties.
Take a few drops of oil and massage your feet one by one. Massage with a firm hand and apply the oil on your soles, between the toes, and in the front. Press each toe gently and stroke the length of your foot. Continue doing the massage for at least 5-10 minutes for more effectiveness.