The concrete jungle wasn’t exactly designed with accommodations for open toed sandals. We’ve traded our flip flops for ankle boots, but we can’t help but notice our feet are facing a slight repercussion. They’re dry, cracked, ashen, and we need to salvage our feet before winter’s unforgiving weather invades.
Our Tuesday tip for sandal salvation is tough enough to terminate the sandpaper symphony of your heels and bedsheets. But first, we need to exfoliate. Moisturizing renders futile is you haven’t removed the rough outer layer of dead skin.
Amope Pedi Perfect (Extra Coarse) $39.99
The perfect exfoliator; Amope Pedi Perfect- the extra coarse, diamond encrusted rotating head rolls over problem areas and makes a huge difference after initial use. The sharp diamond edges get a closer exfoliation than traditional ‘cheese-grater’ products and it genuinely works. Feet’ll feel 100% softer after removing the tough outer layer. If you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for someone battling winters harsh weather, this is it.
O’Keefe’s Healthy Feet Cream ($5.29)
After exfoliation, a foot-oriented moisturizer for hydration is a must. Our pick: O’Keefe’s Healthy Feet cream, it has a high concentration of glycerin, which retains moisture. A consistent application at night with socks to lock in moisture is imperative. The most stubborn of cracks are removed, guaranteed.
While the Amope Pedi Perfect should be used only when feet are no longer salvageable by your ever common pumice stone, you can exfoliate the thin layer of dead skin accumulation by using a homemade sugar scrub. All you need are 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/2 cup of sugar. The sugar works to remove the dead skin, olive oil to add a burst of hydration and honey to soothe and soften, simultaneously.
If you neglect to take care of your own feet or just can’t manage the upkeep – abide by the wisdom of Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle, “Treat Yo’self!” Get a pedicure! Pedicure’s aren’t just about painting your toes with the seasons hottest color, pedicurists are trained to exfoliate and maintain a soft foot by bathing it in epsom salts.
Last, keep up with your daily moisturizer, we know that keeping up with your feet is the last thing you remember when applying lotion, but consistency is key for soft feet.
By: Yasmine Rimawi
