These two body parts that hold us up were really meant to last us a lifetime if we treat them well. Here are a few ideas to show your feet some love, and just in time for the warmer times coming up when sandals and your favorite flip flops will be the order of the day.
A good old soak!
Every now and again, particularly on a day when your feet have taken a battering, soak your feet in some warm water with any two of the following mixed in, a tablespoon of body lotion or baby oil, 1 teaspoon of washing up liquid (yes you read that correctly), half cup of mouthwash (that too) or half cup vinegar.
After soaking for at least 10 minutes, you will find that your feet are not so achy and that moreover, dead skin peels off really easily, leaving you with soft, beautiful feet. Give them a scrub or massage if you feel up to it. Go on!
Now that we are on lockdown due to the Coronavirus, we do a foot scrub at least once a week and honestly, it’s the best condition my feet have ever been in.
We bought a small two-piece handheld foot scrub set and they are both amazing. It only cost us less than £8.00
After soaking, we use the razor type one to scrape off any thick skin on the heels and then scrub with the one that looks like a nutmeg grater lol.
To be honest, we have only had to use the razor one once because we do the scrubbing once a week.
Wear comfortable shoes
This one can’t be overemphasized! Who has never had the painful experience of having to wear a pair of shoes that were either too tight-fitting or too loose or that were plain uncomfortable?
This can actually distort the shape of the feet, causing painful corns and callouses! If you are not one who can manage the really high heels and be comfortable, my advice would be to leave them well alone.
Hand it to the professionals
Every so often, give the job of pampering your feet over to the professionals. Nothing like having someone else giving your tired achy feet some attention. A pedicure and long foot soak every two months ( depending on how often you look after them yourself) are so refreshing for tired feet. Some nail shops allow you to sit in the pamper chair which means you get a full back massage while your feet are immersed in some sweet-smelling bubbly liquid. It does tickle sometimes, I find. But nothing beats it. When it’s finally time to get out of it, you always wish you could do just a bit more.
The petroleum jelly trick
I’ve heard, and indeed I’ve tried it, that if on the night of your foot soak, you rub your feet with petroleum jelly and put some socks on overnight, all those cracks are gone! Isn’t that amazing!
When I did this the last time, I found that the tiny cracks on my heel were gone for about a week (even longer if you continue to soak and oil them). As the summer is nearing and the pretty sandals beckon, give your feet the beauty treatment and they’ll thank you for it.
And for the plus, here’s another piece of advice for beautiful feet:
Bring Good News
What? Yes, the Bible says that “beautiful are the feet of them that bring good news”. Go look for yourself! Romans 10 and verse 15.
So, be a bearer of good news! Speak politely and kindly to others and if what you’re about to say or share means you’ll be putting someone else down, then don’t do it or you’ll end up with ‘ugly feet’. Instead, look for ways to do good deeds for others.
I can guarantee you that if you treat your feet well by giving them a pampering every now and then, they’ll serve you well and you’ll be oh so pleased to show them off in sandals or other pretty shoes. And don’t forget to be the bearer of good news as you go out to enjoy the sunshine, then you’ll be among those with beautiful feet.
Do you know of any other tips for beautiful feet? Can’t wait to hear it! Drop us a line at joleisacreed@yahoo.com or use the comment box below.
Have a lovely week ahead.
xoxo
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Oh my God!! pampering is my middle name, i love it. Thank you guys for such a lovely idea, every women needs to know how to take care of them self.
I agree. I have found petroleum jelly works for not only the fee, but a variety of things. In fact, petroleum jelly definitely works better than any lotion I have tried. Also, rubbing the feet with a pumice stone gets all of the dead skin off and your feet will feel smooth and soft just like a baby.
The above mention was feet not fee. Having lots of trouble with my auto-correct.
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Thanks Betty. I know the petroleum jelly trick. Willdefinitely check out the pumice stone for the feet. Will check out your latest post too. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I like that you have “wear comfortable shoes”. Its so simple but why should we suffer through shoes that are literally corrupting the shape of our feet!
Just what I needed! Am going away in a few weeks to escape winter… and my feet will be in sandals the whole time! They are a disaster at the moment… but after this, I have no excuse for ugly feet on holiday! Thanks girls xx
OOh lovely, I hope you have a fabulous time… and take care of those feet.
I definitely need to pamper my feet more! Looking forward to trying these ideas out & getting a pedicure soon!
Very useful tips ….especially in winters I need to take great care of my feet….
Thanks for tips .
Great tips! I love using aquaphor all year long to keep my feet smooth. During the winter months , I live pedicures! I wear boots to work though?..
Great tips! Best put these ideas to good use and get my feet looking good for the summer ?
My mom always did the petroleum jelly trick and so do I
I’ve definitely tried the petroleum jelly trick and it does wonders! I just have to remember to do it more often! Comfortable shoes are also key!
xoxo
Annie
Nothing I love more than a good pedi 🙂 Loving this post!
These are great tips, especially for the winter time. I love soaking my feet after a good workout. 🙂
I use a pumice stone regularly and moisturize like mad. I also wear flips in the shower so as to avoid bacteria.
I’ve been telling myself I’ll get around to pampering my feet forever … love your ideas. I’ve never heard of this petroleum jelly trick. Thanks for the tip!
Ha, my feet have taken quite the battering these winter! Drugstores and places like Ulta have disposable foot peel treatments if you feel like splurging. Your mixture is definitely more cost effective over the long run though. 🙂
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This winter has made my feet incredibly dry. I need all the help i can find to get them back to normal.
Sounds like a great way to sit back and relax.
It most definitely is.
Great timing literally needed all the tips and advice to up my pedicure game especially as someone with super dry skin!! I need all the tips and advice so I can wear my sandals with comfort
I have been suffering cracks on my toes. I always used to try cutting the dry and hard skin. Really now I want to try this solution.
I’m sure you will find success.
Hey Joleisa 😄 great tips!
Never hear about the one with the jelly. I’ll try it at the risk of my Mrs having a lough at me haha.
Thanks for sharing!
Adrian
Very nice tips. Thanks for sharing
You’re most welcome.