FABULOUS FEET
Who doesn’t want fabulous feet, especially in the summer when you wear sandals all the time? This nearly is the best part of summer, although I must admit I tend to like my boots as well. But feet do need some break from the heavy shoes and winter boots.
However there is nothing more unsightly than neglected feet. It would be a perfect world if all of us could afford a weekly hour of pampering, with a nice manicure and, of course, pedicure but let’s face it… not many of us can find the extra time, not to mention the extra money. So what can we, mere mortals, do to have pretty feet we won’t be ashamed to show off in the new gorgeous sandals?
Here are a few things anyone can do at home and get similar results:
- Exfoliate regularly—the thickest skin is on your feet, particularly on your heels so it’s important to exfoliate them on regular basis. Use a glycolic peel to remove the tough skin and follow with a heavy cream or balm, not your regular lotion. To keep the callus away, I find that using a foot scrub every day when I shower helps.
- Repair the polish—instead of redoing all your pretty toes, buff any nicks or chips with a file and ‘spot treat’ them with the same color nail polish. Do not apply another coat of polish on previously painted nails when you notice a chip because the new coat will only dampen the layer underneath, which causes it to loose the adhesion and start peeling off. And you don’t want that!
- Add a foot massage to your routine—applying pressure to your feet stretches and distresses the muscles in your feet, which helps you to relax. Try rolling a tennis ball under your arches for two minutes or ask your significant other to massage your feet…
So, let’s follow these easy steps and all have fabulous feet without spending hundreds of dollars and hours in the salons. Although once in while, there really is nothing like it…