Yet we all want good-looking feet. Fortunately, there are many over-the counter products to soothe, treat and protect your feet.
Regular use of a pumice stone or foot file on damp heels and calluses will keep your feet looking good in open-back shoes.
Soak your feet in water or a footbath for 10 to 15 minutes to help soften the skin. Then gently remove the thickened skin with a pumice stone. Some podiatrist (foot specialist), recommends a warm footbath made of black tea (tannic acid). Tannic acid, he says, is a natural agent that may reduce the chance of getting athlete's foot.
Moisturising foot scrubs made from botanicals such as crushed fruit stones, sugar or chemical exfoliates also help remove dead skin. After you scrub, apply a rich foot cream or balm containing shea butter or cocoa butter. Look for balms or heel creams containing salicylic acid or urea to soften tough calluses.
If your heels become extremely dry and cracked, see a podiatrist (chiropodist) for advice and treatment. If they're not that bad, there are plenty of moisturising products from which to choose. First, you might pick up some medicated heel pads, sold at pharmacies, to soften calluses while you walk. After you've exfoliated the calluses, use a heavy cream to moisturise tough skin on your heel. Look for creams containing petrolatum, an emollient, or a humectant such as lactic acid, which draws moisture into the skin.
Don't forget to protect the skin on the tops of your feet. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 should be applied to the feet when you're at the beach or wearing open sandals.
These days, toenails are a fashion accessory for many women. However, it can be a challenge to maintain pretty toenails in our busy lives.
Proper pedicure techniques are important. The leading cause of hangnails and ingrown toenails is clumsy nail trimming. Make sure the nail technician gently pushes back the cuticle rather than cutting it, which may lead to an infection.
If you do your own nails, look for nail 'nippers' that have a curved handle and a cutting jaw shaped to follow the natural curve of nails. You can find them at pharmacies and beauty supply shops.
Our nails naturally become more brittle with age. Ingredients in some nail varnishes and varnish removers can speed the process, drying out our nails. Some manicurists suggest that clients use varnish that is free of formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate, and alcohol-free varnish remover.
To moisturise your toenails, try using a cuticle cream, petroleum jelly or vitamin E oil. Put it over the entire nail, including the cuticle, and gently rub it in.
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