Summer’s here and it’s time to pamp feet ready for the freedom of sanda
WORDS: LISA BURN
After months of covering up with socks and tights, it’s time for your feet to bare all and embrace the warmer weather.
But after so long being hidden away, how do we make sure they’re looking their best? Start by soaking your feet, says nail expert Leighton Denny.
“It’s key to soften the skin on your feet before an exfoliation or scrub,” he says.
And don’t forget about your cuticles.
“Nails will never look good if the cuticles are in poor condition – they need lots and lots of moisture,” Leighton adds.
Maggie Trevillion, podiatrist and founder of Callen Olive, advises exfoliating your feet twice a week and using a foot file to remove flaky skin on your heels, along with a moisturiser.
“When applying your lotion or cream, start at the feet and massage upwards in circular motions to improve the blood flow, reducing swelling,” she advises.
“Use cuticle oil to hydrate dried-out cuticles and strengthen your toenails.”
At night try wearing socks over rich treatments to help products absorb, and don’t forget to apply sunscreen to the tops of your feet, heels and toes to prevent sunburn and reduce wrinkles.
Top Toes
Brittle, dry toenails need a little love to look their best. This oil contains nourishing kukui nut, papaya seed, avocado and passion fruit seed oils, as well as brightening vitamin C.
Bare to Impress Nail & Cuticle Oil, £22
Callen Olive
Skin Barrier Bo
This cream targets cracked heels dry skin, exfoliating then moistur visibly improve the softness and of feet within one week. Apply to clean, dry skin twice daily.
CCS Cracked Heel Repair, £11.49
Boots
Up And Away
ughing away dry skin is a dle with this tool that not emoves, but also vacuums kin flakes. It comes with , medium and coarse tion discs and has two speeds.
VacuPedi, £69
Silk’n
Relax And Unwind
Soothe your aching feet with a refreshing peppermint foot bath that will also help get rid of dry skin.
Humbug Epsom Salt Foot Soak, £7.50
Awesome Botanical
Feet First
Apply this to your feet and toenails every night for two weeks to alleviate itching a
