Detoxification foot baths, also known as foot detox, ionic cleansing, ionic foot bath and aqua/water detox are pseudoscientific devices marketed as being able to remove toxins from the human body. They work by providing an electric current to an electrode array immersed in a salt water solution. When switched on, the electrodes rapidly rust in a chemical process called electrolysis which quickly turns the water brown.. The detox foot bath contains salt water with electrodes that pass an electrical current through the liquid. Your feet are submerged in the water for 30 minutes. During this time, toxins are said to be removed from the skin pores through the bottom of your feet. The water should change color once your session is over.
- Detoxification foot baths are pseudoscientific devices that claim to remove toxins from the body.
- They work by providing an electric current to an electrode array immersed in a saltwater solution.
- When switched on, the electrodes rapidly rust in a chemical process called electrolysis which quickly turns the water brown.
- The detox foot bath contains salt water with electrodes that pass an electrical current through the liquid.
- Your feet are submerged in the water for 30 minutes. During this time, toxins are said to be removed from the skin pores through the bottom of your feet.
- The water should change color once you start to the end of your session.