Noone except my nearest and dearest have seen my feet for months. If neglected at this time of year - calloused and dry they will emerge, shocked, in a couple of months time, expected to look their best in the new seasons open foot wear. Don't let them be exposed in this state take action now!
In a previous life I worked in a skin care factory, we produced lots of creams including a lavender foot cream, a great staff discount and the odd tube that didn't pass stringent quality control (nothing wrong with the cream, the label might have been off centre) convinced me to try it. This was the start of a daily habit which I am amazed to count is ten years old this year! I would consider myself low maintenance (lazy) but I apply foot cream every morning after my shower. This really adds to their comfort, keeps tough hard bits at bay and keeps my toenail cuticles soft.
I no longer use the Lavender foot cream as the nearest supplier is in Cork and I usually used the Body Shop Peppermint Foot Lotion until I picked up a tube of the Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme you see pictured above in my local Horan's Health Food Store (€13.95). It's no secret I am a fan of Burts Bees Lip Balm and this product is similarly incredibly effective. Despite the years of foot cream use I still had a stubborn hard bit at the base of my heels which I had learned to accept but this creme has really softened this. I apply it very sparingly each morning, but if you are making up for some foot negelct here's what the Burt's Bees website recommmends:
"Take a walk on the wild side! This pampering natural foot cream combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There's also a hint of rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired feet. Go nuts for incredibly soft feet, naturally. Your feet will never be the same.
Apply liberally and allow the cream to fully absorb. For a luxurious way to treat your feet, soak feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes and rub gently with a pumice stone. Massage Coconut Foot Creme into feet, paying close attention to heels and calloused skin. Then cover your feet with cotton socks overnight to soothe and seal in moisture."
Put it on your shopping list today, it really does live up to its description and look forward to showing your feet off.
Hey there just wondering if your feet are all slippery in the morning after the cream? I hate this feeling in my socks!!!
Posted by: Mandy | 03/19/2010 at 09:18 AM
I use it very sparingly and I don't get that feeling, they do feel moisturised, but not uncomfortably so. I do find that in an emergency if I use a regular body moisturiser that does give a slippy feeling.
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