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Homemade Foot Powder Recipes

Picture of Bare Feet - Tipnut.comMix these up and store in a shakeable container. Dust feet as needed (don’t forget in between the toes).

Container Ideas: You could use an old baby powder container or an old seasonings container (clean & allow to dry first).

This powder can also be used to sprinkle inside shoes for odor control. Powder overnight then empty shoes before wearing.

Homemade Foot Powder Recipes

Recipe #1

1/4 cup boric acid powder
1/3 cup unscented talcum powder
1 TBS powdered alum

Recipe #2

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup baking soda
Peppermint Essential Oil (approx. 12-14 drops)

  • Mix well and set aside overnight to dry thoroughly. If there are lumps in the mixture once it’s dry, you can sift. Store in an airtight container.

Recipe #3

1/2 cup orris root powder*
16 drops tea tree oil
16 drops lavender essential oil

  • Mix well and set aside overnight to dry. Sift out lumps. Sprinkle and rub on feet as needed. Sprinkle in shoes and footwear.

*Can substitute with baking soda

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