Peat Foot Soak
Therapies
Also known as: peat foot soak, peat foot bath, moor foot bath
Method: immersion
Duration: 15–30 minutes
Frequency: 2–3 times per week
Temperature: 38–42°C
Preparation: Peat extract or ground peat dissolved/suspended in warm water in a foot basin
Peat foot soak is a localized immersion treatment for feet. Simpler and more accessible than full-body balneotherapy, suitable for home use. Addresses common foot conditions: cracked heels, dry skin, fungal infections, tired/aching feet. The warm water enhances absorption while peat’s antimicrobial and moisturizing properties treat the skin.
Brands
| Brand | Country | Product | Key Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Spa | Canada | Revitalizing Foot Soak, Herbal Soothing Bath Soak | Austrian moor extract |
| Torf | Hungary/Canada | Moor Bath sets (usable as foot soak) | 100% Hungarian moor mud |
No dedicated peat foot soak brands found — bath products are used for foot soaking.
Evidence & Claims
treats fungal-skin-infections (preliminary)
Antimicrobial properties + acidic pH create unfavorable conditions for dermatophytes
van-rensburg-2000 — Oxifulvic acid active against C. albicans — demonstrates FA antifungal potential
wollina-2009 — Review: antifungal activity of humic substances
treats dry-skin (preliminary)
Moisturizing and mineral delivery effects address cracked heels and dry foot skin
blonska-sikora-2024 — Review: peat moisturizing properties in cosmetological applications
uses fulvic-acids (verified)
Water-soluble FA is the primary active in aqueous foot soak format
stevenson-1994 — FA soluble at all pH values — remains bioavailable in aqueous solutions