Well, of course I'll help you get cuter, softer, sandal-worthy feet doll! I feel like the most impressive thing a human can maintain is luxuriously and irresistibly smooth feet. The kind you can just touch for like as much hours as the kids from Victorious spent touching Trina' feet in that weird episode of, where she ended up getting herself and the other main characters sick because of that illegal fish tank pedicure.....Anyway, I promise you can do this legally, and healthily!
Step one:
Clean. Your. Feet. Dirty feet are damn untouchable, unlookable, unsmellable, unanything! K? K. Like I don't care if you just finished cleaning your feet but you accidentally stepped barefoot on non-sparkly floors so now you're left with this nasty dull tint. We all hate that. That's why whenever I feel my feet are a bit dry and itchy (which will happen in this weather) I go wash them right away.
Which brings us to step two:
By clean your feet, earlier, I meant wash them thoroughly (I spray them with warm bathwater). You can do that twice a day or more. I definitely do it more...Whenever I feel the need, which is a nice habit to develop.
And you don't have to use a cleanser/soap/scrub every time, but when you do, make sure it's a moisturizing one. The best you could do for your feet is hydrate hydrate hydrate.
I've been loving these two body scrubs:
Step one:
Clean. Your. Feet. Dirty feet are damn untouchable, unlookable, unsmellable, unanything! K? K. Like I don't care if you just finished cleaning your feet but you accidentally stepped barefoot on non-sparkly floors so now you're left with this nasty dull tint. We all hate that. That's why whenever I feel my feet are a bit dry and itchy (which will happen in this weather) I go wash them right away.
Which brings us to step two:
By clean your feet, earlier, I meant wash them thoroughly (I spray them with warm bathwater). You can do that twice a day or more. I definitely do it more...Whenever I feel the need, which is a nice habit to develop.
And you don't have to use a cleanser/soap/scrub every time, but when you do, make sure it's a moisturizing one. The best you could do for your feet is hydrate hydrate hydrate.
I've been loving these two body scrubs:
These two are like magic (to anywhere on your body, just not your face - I haven't made sure of that yet). My skin always feels already soft, without any lotion when I use these in the shower. The only thing I have to do then is lock the hydration in some socks, which can be so therapeutic for dry heels and flaking skin. But don't take matters of blisters and any other serious things into your own hands, you'll only do more damage. Leave that to the professionals or ask your dermatologist for cure.
Step three:
Pamper!
Step three:
Pamper!
SEPHORA COLLECTION Spa Socks $36.00|Slip on the Sephora Brand Professionnel Spa Socks for a genuine moment of pleasure and relaxation with the fringe benefit of moisturizing and soothing weakened, dry, or damaged feet. The socks are coated with a gel formulated with grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and vitamin E, making them the ideal accessory for soft and silky feet.
I love how the green socks "are completely lined with a hydrating gel matrix that covers and actively moisturizes the entire foot-top to bottom, heel to toe.
The secret is in the proprietary Transdermal Gel Matrix & trade [TGM] & trade lining which continuously delivers a deep-nourishing moisture infusion to replenish and revive dry, damaged heels and feet.
These Gel Booties are made with a super-plush, super-comfortable fabric and have a non-skid surface. Your feet will feel softer, smoother, healthier. Gel Lining is latex-free and hypoallergenic. Fits most foot sizes."
Sounds so worth the $25 and I can't wait till my pair arrives!!!! (I actually discovered these in my blog research, and am now very impressed, but anyone know how to wash them without getting the treatment off?)
However, if you don't have sort of "medicinal socks" you can totally do what I do (until my new babes arrive!!!), which is get a cute pair of fluffy fat socks and before putting them on, massage your foot with some VASELINE® JELLY COCOA BUTTER, about 3 to 4 dollars in most places,
The secret is in the proprietary Transdermal Gel Matrix & trade [TGM] & trade lining which continuously delivers a deep-nourishing moisture infusion to replenish and revive dry, damaged heels and feet.
These Gel Booties are made with a super-plush, super-comfortable fabric and have a non-skid surface. Your feet will feel softer, smoother, healthier. Gel Lining is latex-free and hypoallergenic. Fits most foot sizes."
Sounds so worth the $25 and I can't wait till my pair arrives!!!! (I actually discovered these in my blog research, and am now very impressed, but anyone know how to wash them without getting the treatment off?)
However, if you don't have sort of "medicinal socks" you can totally do what I do (until my new babes arrive!!!), which is get a cute pair of fluffy fat socks and before putting them on, massage your foot with some VASELINE® JELLY COCOA BUTTER, about 3 to 4 dollars in most places,
And once you take off your socks (which should be in the morning, since you're leaving them on overnight) your feet will be soooooo irresistible and amazing. And keep them clean so you won't lose the spaness!
Step four:
Ritual.
Of course there are regular things you do to maintain anything. So, for this we'll start with the bath experience. You can weekly indulge in at-home things like:
Before getting into softening and smoothening and actual pampering, you will have to get some serial exfoliating in, but please DON'T use a pumice! It will trap the bacteria in, which can worsen any foot condition. So we wanna use a standard scrubbing puffy thing (I just can't remember what it's called) with this awesome potion:
Step four:
Ritual.
Of course there are regular things you do to maintain anything. So, for this we'll start with the bath experience. You can weekly indulge in at-home things like:
Before getting into softening and smoothening and actual pampering, you will have to get some serial exfoliating in, but please DON'T use a pumice! It will trap the bacteria in, which can worsen any foot condition. So we wanna use a standard scrubbing puffy thing (I just can't remember what it's called) with this awesome potion:
Ingredients: Powdered pumice stone, Olea europaea (olive) oil***, Butyrospermum parkii (shea)***, Montmorillonite (French Green Clay), Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil***, tocopherol acetate (vitamin e, non GMO), menthol*, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, essential oils of Abies balsamea (fir needle), Lavandula angustifolia (lavender)*, elaleuca alternifolia (tea tree). *certified organic, **virgin | Fig + Yarrow Alpine Pumice Foot Scrub, $28 from Urban Outfitters. Transform those tortured tootsies into soft paws with this delicious foot treatment from Fig + Yarrow. Ground pumice stone and baking soda masterfully exfoliate, deodorize, and detoxify amidst a nourishing base of organic shea and coconut butters. Packed with refreshing, tingling, antimicrobial essentials oils to renew and soften. I honestly enjoy nothing more than an Urban Outfitters Beauty product. They hold the most unique "me" items, and plus, amazingly anything from there is mostly/all natural ingredients, just how I like it! |
Travel Size Tea Tree Oil Cooling Foot Scrub $2.00 from ulta OR THIS OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCT, |
Make sure to use the tea tree oil/scrub on your feet and have it properly washed before scrubbing on any moisturizing body wash or anything else! Every pedicure needs to begin with an antiseptic. Now for the more glamorous scrub. The pampering one which basically launches our spa-time:
I'll let the editor-person's beautiful input here carry you away:
"This luxurious body scrub gently sloughs away dead skin cells, leaving smooth, radiant, polished skin. Inspired by her French upbringing, Laura Mercier brings an authentic approach to the bath and body category, believing that fragrance is a personal signature. With Almond Coconut Body & Bath Collection, she has created playful, yet decadent and sophisticated formulas inspired by the aura and aroma of the French pâtisserie.
Almond Coconut Milk is a seductive, warm, and comforting blend of gourmand ingredients including succulent notes of milk, coconut, almond, and vanilla, combined with heliotrope and musk for a rich and alluring experience."
WOW. God bless that Laura lady.
So now your skin should be perfectly circulated, your pores open and clean, basically everything ready for the luxury.
This part is too fun. You'll prepare a huge bowl, pot, tub, anything really with warm pure water, add a bit of milk, and dip your feet in for as much as you think efficient, ten minutes or until the water's warm can work. Now while you wait, you either give your soul some relaxation with calm music or organize your files on your laptop, I don't think it matters this time as you're not exactly getting a massage, or have the mask on your face.
After you're done, don't rinse off the water, instead just dab it a bit with a soft fluffy towel, which you can find at Walmart or Target I'm sure.
Step five:
Keep groomed and tidy. This can prevent dirt from gathering up in between your toes, in your nails (nasty, I know). Just clip your nails twice a week, and gently push your cuticles back.
"This luxurious body scrub gently sloughs away dead skin cells, leaving smooth, radiant, polished skin. Inspired by her French upbringing, Laura Mercier brings an authentic approach to the bath and body category, believing that fragrance is a personal signature. With Almond Coconut Body & Bath Collection, she has created playful, yet decadent and sophisticated formulas inspired by the aura and aroma of the French pâtisserie.
Almond Coconut Milk is a seductive, warm, and comforting blend of gourmand ingredients including succulent notes of milk, coconut, almond, and vanilla, combined with heliotrope and musk for a rich and alluring experience."
WOW. God bless that Laura lady.
So now your skin should be perfectly circulated, your pores open and clean, basically everything ready for the luxury.
This part is too fun. You'll prepare a huge bowl, pot, tub, anything really with warm pure water, add a bit of milk, and dip your feet in for as much as you think efficient, ten minutes or until the water's warm can work. Now while you wait, you either give your soul some relaxation with calm music or organize your files on your laptop, I don't think it matters this time as you're not exactly getting a massage, or have the mask on your face.
After you're done, don't rinse off the water, instead just dab it a bit with a soft fluffy towel, which you can find at Walmart or Target I'm sure.
Step five:
Keep groomed and tidy. This can prevent dirt from gathering up in between your toes, in your nails (nasty, I know). Just clip your nails twice a week, and gently push your cuticles back.
Step six:
Now you'll either want to moisturize and seal with socks, or mask (DIY or store-bought, which I'll talk about in a next post) and seal with socks, or just slip on your medicinal socks. Whichever way you're choosing, here are some good stuff to finish off our lovely evening:
First off, some great alternatives to my Vaseline (don't get me wrong I love it, but this is for the people that don't)
Now you'll either want to moisturize and seal with socks, or mask (DIY or store-bought, which I'll talk about in a next post) and seal with socks, or just slip on your medicinal socks. Whichever way you're choosing, here are some good stuff to finish off our lovely evening:
First off, some great alternatives to my Vaseline (don't get me wrong I love it, but this is for the people that don't)
Ingredients: Olive oil, whole rose buds Aquarian Soul + Earth Oils Moon Balm is an allover body balm handmade with natural ingredients. Crafted from organic and vegan ingredients such as rich + nourishing virgin coconut oil, cocoa butter, this creamy balm moisturizes deeply for soft, hydrated skin. With a subtle scent of cocoa, vanilla, rose and herbal notes, this all-purpose balm also works as a decadent hair treatment and cuticle care. A little bit goes a long way - this jar will last you! Aquarian Soul + Earth Oils uses organic essential oils, gemstones and herbs to create small-batch quantities of healing bath and beauty products, developed with a knowledge of both knowledge of crystal healing and herbal medicine in mind. | Essential salve from Aquarian Soul + Earth Oils in a skin-nourishing, all-natural organic formula. Made with rose flower-infused olive oil, it can be used on dry lips, elbows or even cuticles! Each tin contains small garnet and rhodochrosite crystals at the bottom – save them when you're finished for a healing keepsake. Aquarian Soul combines creator Ally Sands' knowledge of crystal healing and medicinal herbs to bring you holistic-inspired bath + beauty products. Based in California, Aquarian Soul is handmade in small batches with locally sourced herbs + flowers. Now for some good moisturizers in general: |
"We made Lemony Flutter to soften your dry, cracked cuticles and nourish your nails; it’s our thickest, zestiest cream yet. In fact, it’s so good at softening, our customers have been using it on other rough body parts, like feet, elbows and knees too. Fresh lemons infusion is lovingly blended in our rich butter base to brighten skin and lighten nails. Each batch contains twenty-two pounds of beeswax and cold-pressed avocado oil to moisturize and soften your skin. There are so many nutritious butters and oils in each pot, it’s no wonder that such a little amount can go such a long way."
This one unbelievable. I should just let you guys buy it and see for yourselves. I hope you guys enjoy a wonderful day treating your feet, and I promise you'll feel much better after your feet do! I always love pampering my body in any way possible, so this should seriously be a fun luxurious experience!