Not to say I want my feet to be "beautiful" but I am asking mostly of the women out there.....how do you keep your feet beautiful?
SPECIFICALLY....I am asking those of you who stand all day for work as I do. I know wearing shoes is bad on the feet...I moisturize alot and try to exfoliate alot but I can't stay on top of the problem.
Callouses are the main issue. I can't shake them! And yet women seem to have very nice feet [generally]. My feet are horrible...I'm considering seeking professional help from a podiatrist. What do you do? What do you think I should do?
2006-09-05 21:25:42 · 13 answers · asked by Pete El Pirata 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
I am getting a variety of answers, ranging from annhilation of tissue (via bicarbonate of soda, limon, and other acids) to softening it in bizarre ways such as soaking in vaseline. I will go with one of the professional answers, but thank you all for the ideas. I will try all of them if possible.
2006-09-08 08:14:11 · update #1
a podiatrist is a great start, i work in an office and they can do routine to care to keep your feet in good shape. you could also try a website we use, myfooshop.com for some help and products you can use yourself. use the source as a direct link to the site and good luck!
2006-09-08 07:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by gina m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline
Plastic bags
Before you go to bed, cover your feet with vaseline, cover each witha plactic bag. Tie in a way that teh vaseline doesn't spill out the bag. Put old socks on and sleep. In the morning wash them or shower. You can exfoliate the next night. DO this once a week. Its the fastest easier way to get rid of hard spots. Good luck!
2006-09-05 21:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Junia Z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a great tip, especially during the cold winter. After showering and exfoliating, rub vaseline onto your feet and then put on a pair of socks and wear it to bed.
Your feet will be very soft after a few days of this! (Don't forget to exfoliate, though!)
2006-09-05 21:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by thegirlsnextdoor2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use a glycolic acid 50% chemical peel on my feet regularly as it's more powerful. You can buy a peel through Ebay. I also use Scholl Foot scrub as it's very hydrating and great for removing dead skin. I then use pure jojoba oil to hydrate the feet. Good luck : )
2006-09-05 22:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to soften hard built up dead skin, soak your feet for 15 min in warm/hot foot bath with 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda). dry your feed and rub over a mixture of 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons apple cider viniegar. then wear socks to bed and have softer feet in the morning.
2006-09-05 21:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by ash_g890 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It certainly couldn't hurt to see a podiatrist. At least he/she can evaluate your feet and let you know why the calluses might be forming. Sometimes it isn't just dry skin but friction from a structural bone deformity.
2006-09-07 05:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by Podiatristdja 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
use pumice stone twice aweek to get rid of calluses or crack hell then soak ur feet in lemon and lime water for 10 mins.wash off then apply moisturiser from neat feet or scholl. dat will help. to pamper it spritz some peppermint spray on those feet once in a while. try it! good luck!
2006-09-05 21:31:52 · answer #7 · answered by lady_sprano_n7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just worry about my feet when they are going to be visible and if I don't feel like doing a pedicure and moisturizing, I just wear tennies. If you are concerned you could get a pedicure every couple weeks...they do it all.
2006-09-05 21:28:45 · answer #8 · answered by chrissy757 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first see a pedicurist she (or he...) can usually take care of problems like that, if she says is too bad to handle only then go to a doctor. i think that in general men have rougher skin then women that's why its easier for us to keep our feet looking well...beautiful.
2006-09-05 21:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wear the right foot gear for you so you cant have calouses, its nice to hear that a guy asking for that matters . Continue to mosturised , it really helps. If you have money go to on foot spa and treat yourself like a prince.
2006-09-05 21:42:55 · answer #10 · answered by babytol 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋