Ensure Your Feet Are In Tip Top Condition Whatever The Occasion
Posted By Nataly on August 7, 2009
Whether its to make the most of those must-have gladiator sandals on a rare sunny day, or to don the new strappy Louboutin as you hit the town, we experience the same foot-related dilemma. Just how do you do justice to the shoe of the season when your poor, neglected toes have spent, lets face it, the best part of the year in hibernation?Fortunately for your feet, the experts at footcare specialists Shuropody have prepared a few simple rules of thumb (or should that be toe?) which, if followed, will ensure your tootsies are in tip top condition whatever the occasion.Rule One: Crack Down on CallousesAttack hard skin by soaking your feet in warm, soapy water, then rigorously exfoliating with a specialist foot exfoliater to slough off those flaky dead skin cells the team at Shuropody swears by Callus Crme by Clearzal. Pay extra attention to areas where the skin is particularly hard or dry and use a pumice stone or foot file if required.Rule Two: Lock the Moisture InMoisturising after you exfoliate is absolutely essential, but dont just stop there. For super silky, oh-so-soft skin, slather on a foot-tastic cream like Clearzals Silk Smooth Foot Cream after you shower and before bedtime, then let it work its magic while you catch up on your beauty sleep. For extra deep rehydration, slip a pair of bedsocks on over the top.Rule Three: Kiss Cracked Heels GoodbyeSometimes your feet need a little more than just TLC to make a full recovery. If you suffer from painful, cracked skin, its worth investing in a specially formulated heel treatment such as Scholls Heel Repair Intensive Cream. Cracked heels can be caused by a wide range of factors, including standing up for long periods and wearing thin-soled shoes so make sure you treat your feet to a break and some comfortable footwear too! A podiatrist can advise you on what treatment is best for you, so seek professional advice if your cracked heels are causing you discomfort.Rule Four: Polish Things OffDont let your feet fall at the final hurdle a good pedicure and polish works wonders. If you cant make it to your local salon or Shuropody branch, just follow these basics.Always clip nails straight across this stops ingrowing toenails. Then, smooth edges with a nail file and gently push back cuticles. Use a toe separator or cotton wool to avoid smudging and apply a basecoat, followed by two thin coats of colour, then a topcoat. Finally, blast your toes with cold air from the hairdryer and youre good to go.Rule Five: Remember to Treat Your FeetTo get your feet in superb condition, nothing beats a professional treatment. Lie back, relax and let the experts at Shuropody do the hard work for you. Each store has its own team of qualified podiatrists and chiropodists on site, who offer everything from reflexology and pedicures right through to medical treatment of serious foot ailments.
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