Post Summer Foot Care

Posted by Kat Stein on 9th Nov 2018

Post Summer Foot Care

The season of cute boots is upon us! Though our feet will no longer have the freedom of summer sandals, we still have to take care of them. Summer may have weathered your feet into less than desireable hooves, so what better time to fix them up and do a little self-care? We have the tips to help you recover from wearing those cute wedges all season – and to keep your toes looking happy and healthy all winter long. As the days becoming shorter and the desire for cozy indoors builds, here is how to make the best of winter in just three steps: Soak, Scrub, and Moisturize!

Soak:
There is almost nothing more refreshing than the feeling of fresh and clean feet after a great pedicure. A foot soak can easily give you that same feeling in your own home!

For a simple DIY foot soak, mix equal parts of warm water and rice vinegar. I know what you’re thinking – yeah right, there’s no way only two ingredients can fix these warn down feet. Sounds preposterous right? Well, you best believe us! Rice vinegar contains many beneficial qualities to help give your feet the extra beautiful boost they need. With tremendous anti-bacterial properties, rice vinegar will soften the epidermis and balance the pH of your skin, even around tough spots such as heels. As an added bonus, it’s anti-septic qualities will help to prevent and rid your toes of foot fungus.

For best results, try our Revitalizing Foot Soak combined with the water and rice vinegar. Sodium bicarbonate in the foot soak exfoliates and softens skin while the coconut oil moisturizes.

For those who need an extra detoxifying boost add ½ cup of Epsom salts into the mix. This straightforward blend creates a delightful and detoxifying experience for feet.

Scrub:
Feel the power of the earth under your bare feet and slough away tough skin around the feet.

The exfoliating power of pumice and kaolin clay integrates well with the cleaning power of sodium borate. After casting away so much dead skin, we have to be sure we care for the hydration of our feet as well. The best way to do this is with aloe and vitamin e – natural ingredients that capture moisture and prevent cracking.

For all of you with a sweet tooth out there, here is a healthy sugary treat for your tootsies: we blend honey granules and organic sugar with grape seed oil in our Relax…Honey Scrub. We then add a cooling blend of lemongrass, spearmint and eucalyptus. Maybe you are more of a lavender fan; we can blend lavender essential oil instead of a cooling blend that will provide the purifying powers of lavender along with the moisture of grapeseed oil will slough of dead skin easily.

To experience the full effect of this scrub, soak first in a foot soak, and then with lukewarm water. The healing powers of eucalyptus oil combine with the rejuvenating and moisturizing abilities of grapeseed oil are sure to have you using this blend time and time again. Massage scrubs into wet feet; don't forget about your heels and between your toes! For the finishing touch, rinse off with warm water and repeat weekly for some truly luscious results.. You’ll be left with smooth toes and a super sweet fragrance.

Moisturize:
We all know how important hydration is. In fact, it is one of the most important factors of personal health and beauty. With cold wind threatening to chap your skin, it is a particularly essential to not only drink a lot of water, but to provide extra moisture for your skin. Our feet receive a true beating in the midst of summer activities, so taking the extra time and getting into the habit of caring for them now will help to relieve the body of aches and pains generated from complaining heels and arches. After your lovely, exfoliating foot soak and scrub, massage our Warming Foot Lotion into your toes. You’ll feel so cozy, moisturized and refreshed – just in time to sit down for your lovely holiday meal.