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We often overlook the importance of including our feet in our daily skincare routine, but it is still important to care for our feet. What better way to pamper our skin than with a foot-peeling mask?

Forgotten feet

During the winter and cooler months, our feet spend lots of time confined in socks and closed-in shoes. It’s easy to forget about their care until we return home from work, step into the shower, and notice the dry skin forming around our heels and big toes.

The heels and the areas around the big toe are prone to dryness. Allowing the skin on your heels to dry can lead to painful cracks. Trust me, it can be very uncomfortable if it reaches that point. Remember, prevention is better than a cure.

Our feet are essential.

In winter, it’s easy to neglect our feet since they’re often hidden away in shoes and boots, out of sight and out of mind. Perhaps that’s one reason why we tend to prioritise the care of our hands over our feet.

Many of us spend considerable time on our feet each day at work. Our feet bear the brunt of being squeezed into tight shoes or boots to support our bodies for extended periods.

While showers and baths help maintain some level of cleanliness for our feet, it’s not until summer that we suddenly realise the extent of their neglect, as we observe dry and calloused skin starting to form.

Footwear and nail varnish

When the weather improves, we eagerly pull countless sandals, sliders, and other warm-weather footwear from our wardrobes. Open-toe shoes have become tempting, but we may discover that our feet don’t look as elegant and moisturised as expected. Many women, like myself, maintain painted toenails year-round, while some reserve nail polish for the summer season, showcasing vibrant colours with appropriate footwear.

We commonly focus on the parts of our body that are most visible to others, like our face and hands. We invest time in skincare routines to ensure our skin remains healthy, moisturised and well-hydrated. When our hands are prominently displayed, we are acutely aware of their appearance, regardless of occupation.

A skincare routine is essential to keep the skin healthy, moisturised and hydrated. When our hands are on show, we are very much aware of how they look, whatever job we may have.

 

Don’t forget about your feet.

We can maintain our foot skincare routine by washing, moisturising, and using a pumice stone to remove excess dead skin cells, which is effective to some extent. However, this extra care often gets overlooked because it requires time and isn’t seen as essential as caring for our hands and faces, which are always visible.

For the best results, it’s essential to prep the skin before using a pumice stone, typically after a bath or shower when the skin is soft and can be gently removed. Pumice stones wear down over time, so it’s best to use them when wet, which allows them to glide smoothly over calloused skin. Soaking your feet in warm water further softens the skin, making the process easier.

Pumice stones are affordable and widely available. While they are excellent for softening hard skin on your feet, you’ll need to use them regularly to maintain soft and smooth skin.

Using an exfoliating foot peel

Exfoliating foot peels offer several benefits. They can help remove dead skin cells, calluses, and rough patches, making your feet smoother and softer. However, like face sheet masks, a wide variety of brands are available on the market, so choosing the right one can be challenging.

I had encountered reviews of the foot peel by FM World, so I was eager to try it. The package contains two liquid sachets and two sock bags. You pour the liquid into separate sock bags, one for each foot.

Before using the exfoliating foot peel, remove any nail polish. Clean, dry feet are inserted into the bags provided. The sticky labels secure the bags around your ankles for a snug fit. The instructions advise wearing the bags for 60 to 90 minutes, an excellent opportunity to relax, watch TV, or read a book.

After the designated time, remove your feet from the bags, rinse the remaining liquid with water, and gently pat your feet dry. The exfoliation process will begin within 4 to 7 days and continue for 3 to 5 days.

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After using this product for the first time a few months ago, I noticed that my skin felt wonderfully soft even before the exfoliation process began. The process required me to sit and relax, as I couldn’t walk around with the liquid bags on my feet, and I found it to be a therapeutic and pampering experience in the comfort of my home.

This product contains AHA/BHA acids that effectively regenerate damaged epidermis. Enriched with a complex of natural ingredients, urea and allantoin provide additional moisturisation, which our feet need.

• The foot peel effectively removes calluses.
• It contains honey, opuntia, pear, passion fruit, lemon, grape, and pineapple extracts.
• The peel leaves the feet feeling perfectly smooth.
• It’s recommended for use once a month.

Watching the dead skin peel away from your feet is a satisfying experience, confirming that the product delivers on its promises. After the peeling process, my feet feel incredibly smooth and well-hydrated.

This newfound confidence allows me to comfortably wear sandals again, enhanced by the vibrant colour on my toenails. I no longer feel self-conscious about the dry skin on my heels and toes.

In between exfoliating foot peel treatments, I  recommend applying a body moisturiser to the feet at night. I would recommend our Complete Care Ultra Moisturising Foot Cream.

This product, priced at £10.50, will help keep the skin soft and supple between treatments.

Exfoliating foot peel

• Price: £14.50 (as of 16/06/24)
• Available for purchase from FM World
• My rating is 10 out of 10!

The exfoliating foot peel is the best foot peel I have ever tried, and I plan to use it again. It’s more effective than a pumice stone and offers a fantastic way to bring the salon pampering experience to your home at an affordable price.

If you want to learn more or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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