Happy Feet
Sandal season is almost upon us. Put your best foot forward with soothing scrubs and skin-softening products, as well as the latest trending nail shades.
Summer days are almost here which means it's time to step out in sandals or hit the beach barefoot. But after a long winter of keeping our feet snug inside socks, tights and boots, chances are they have been neglected and aren’t looking their best. Think cracked heels, neglected nails, and dryness. The good news is there’s a host of quick and easy tweaks that you can incorporate into your daily routine that will have your feet looking great in no time.
Soak and soothe
Apart from the fact that it’s a great way to sit back and relax for a few minutes, soaking your feet has a plethora of benefits. It helps soften rough patches and nails, boosts circulation, soothes cracked and dry skin and makes exfoliating dead skin easier. You can either set up a footbath in a bowl or soak your whole self in the bath. Another great tip is to add some mineral salts, such as Epsom salt, which is known to assist in detoxifying feet, ease inflammation, aid in exfoliation, and ward off infections.
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• Oh So Heavenly Sole Therapy Hygiene Foot Soak
• Dr. Sole Epsom Salt Foot Soak
• Oh So Heavenly Sole Retreat Pampering Foot Salts
Exfoliate
Our feet do a lot for is so it’s completely normal if hard skin forms underneath (this is actually a protective barrier) and for dry or cracked patches to appear. To help erase dead skin, exfoliating your feet is key. A granular scrub infused with nourishing oils is a great choice as you’ll reap the benefits of deep hydration too. Don’t be too aggressive as this could lead to your feet being even more dry.
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• The Body Shop Peppermint Smoothing Pumice Foot Scrub
• Dr. Sole Rough Skin Foot Scrub
• Oh So Heavenly Sole Repair Creamy Foot Scrub
• Eveline Foot Scrub Pumice
Buff
No amount of foot cream will cut it if there's hard, dry skin lingering around your heels and toes - and buffing them away is a great solution. Start by using a foot file or pumice stone to remove hard skin and calluses. Be careful not to overdo it and to only buff very hard and dry areas of skin. Not only does a buffer not adhere as well to wet skin (therefore not as effective) but if your feet are prone to cracks in the skin, water will weaken the tissues, making the crack more likely to open up.
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• The Body Shop File-a-Foot File
• Titania Double-Sided Foot File
• Titania Extra Hard Sulphur Pumice
• Clicks Pumice Stone & Foot Brush
Hit the nail
Keeping your toenails short not only looks neat and clean but also is important for avoiding ingrown nails. Start by trimming your nails and then filing them into a neat shape. Lastly, tend to your cuticles. Apply cuticle oil and leave for one minute. Next, using a cuticle pusher, gently guide the cuticles back into place. Remember to not over-push or scrape the nails.
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• Sorbet Nail Clipper Big
• Titania Emery Board Nail File Rough & Smooth
• The Body Shop Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil
• Clicks Cuticle Pusher And Cleaner Rose Gold
Moisturise
Intensive hydration is the key to keeping your feet soft and smooth. Opt for a rich foot-specific moisturiser which is usually more heavy-duty than a standard body moisturiser formula and take your time to massage the product into the skin, including the soles and ankles. As feet can get dehydrated very quickly, apply moisturiser as soon as you step out of the shower or bath to increase absorption.
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• Dr. Hauschka Hydrating Foot Cream
• Eveline Professional Extra Soft SOS Regenerating Foot Cream-Mask 5% Urea
• The Body Shop Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue
• Oh So Heavenly Sole Therapy Foot Butter
Paint the town
Summer is the perfect time to experiment and be creative when it comes to your polish. And for 2023 the brighter the better! While red, pink, orange and coral will always be go-to summer hues, cobalt blue and neon shades are popular too. But for the latest trend, it must be pastel shades such as lavender, light green, pale pink, powder blue and yellow.
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• Essie Nail Lacquer Fifth Avenue
• Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Nail Polish Coral Calm
• Revlon Super Lustrous Nail Enamel 276 Vivicious
• Playgirl Nail Polish Kolkatta
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Products featured in this article
Oh So Heavenly
Sole Therapy Hygiene Foot Soak 260ml
R 52.99Dr.Sole
Epsom Salt Foot Soak 1kg
R 112.00Oh So Heavenly
Sole Retreat Pampering Foot Salts 360g
R 52.99The Body Shop
Peppermint Smoothing Pumice Foot Scrub 98g
R 165.00Dr.Sole
Rough Skin Foot Scrub 100ml
R 49.99Oh So Heavenly
Sole Repair Creamy Foot Scrub 200ml
R 16.00Eveline
Foot Scrub Pumice 100ml
R 9.00The Body Shop
File-a-Foot File
R 135.00Titania
Extra Hard Sulphur Pumice
R 27.99Clicks
Pumice Stone & Foot Brush
R 42.99Titania
Emery Board Nail File Rough & Smooth
R 77.00The Body Shop
Almond Nail & Cuticle Oil 1.8ml
R 230.00
Dr. Hauschka
Hydrating Foot Cream 75ml
R 425.00Eveline
Professional Extra Soft SOS Regenerating Foot Cream-Mask 5% Urea
R 7.00The Body Shop
Peppermint Intensive Foot Rescue 100ml
R 200.00Oh So Heavenly
Sole Therapy Foot Butter 125ml
R 46.99Essie
Nail Lacquer Fifth Avenue 13.5ml
R 140.00Revlon
Super Lustrous Nail Enamel 276 Vivicious
R 135.95Playgirl
Nail Polish Kolkatta
R 3.00
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