How To Pamper Your Dry, Tired Feet
August 31, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Skin Care
Wearing sandals and rubber flip flops all summer can definitely leave with you some dry and ugly feet. I usually just put a shiny new coat of polish on my toes to solve the problem, but if you really want to take care of your feet I have some tips for creating a home spa treatment for yourself! It’s pretty easy and you can get all of the products at your local drugstore. Give it a try and hopefully your feet will feel a little happier…
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- Soak – Prepare a nice hot bath that will cover your feet and ankles. Make the temperature pretty hot so that it will stay toasty while you sit and soak. Sometimes I drop a couple drops of peppermint oil or bubble bath in the water just to add a little aromatherapy to the experience. Soak for about ten minutes.
- Scrub – Use a gritty body scrub (exfoliant, body polish, etc.) and a sponge to exfoliate your feet. Give them a pretty intense scrubbing to remove dead skin cells. You can also use a pumice stone or buffing pad to scrub calluses and extremely rough skin patches. After you’re done scrubbing let the exfoliant sit on your feet for about one minute and then rub off with a warm washcloth.
- Moisturize – Massage moisturizing lotion all over your feet, include around each individual toe and in the arch. Spend extra time moisturizing the callused areas and use more lotion than you think your skin will be able to absorb.
- Relax – Put your feet up for at least 15 minutes to let the moisturizer soak in completely. Put on a pair of softening socks, foot warmers, or cozy slippers.
Here are some products to help you with your foot treatment:
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Bliss Tempt Feet $68
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The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling Pumice Foot Scrub $14
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Feet First Spa Complete At-Home-Pedicure Kit $34.99
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Dr. Scholl’s Classic Series Foot Spa with Soothing Heat $22.99
