Smooths rough, callused skin, and removes stains.
Natural pumice and peppermint revitalize fatiqued feet.
Exfoliates and moisturizes
with lavender and tea tree oils.
Botanical blend prevents and protects dry, cracked heels.
FINDING SHOES THAT TREAT FEET RIGHT
“It is so easy to make mistakes when selecting footwear, such as heels
that are too high or shoes that are too flat. Even I sometimes make mis-
takes because I too am a slave to fashion,” confides Kathleen Satterfield,
D.P.M. But you can find foot-loving footwear, says Christian Robertozzi,
D.P.M., if you follow these shoe-shopping tips.
1. Feet tend to swell during the day, so try on shoes at the end of the day,
when your feet are largest.
2. Most women haven’t had their feet measured in years. Have your feet
measured while you’re standing up for the most accurate reading.
3. Choose a shoe that’s designed with a leather upper, stiff heel counter,
appropriate cushioning, and flexibility at the ball of the foot.
Ta me the shoe. Don’t buy shoes that need a break-in period;
they should be comfortable immediately.
4. Make sure the shoe doesn’t pinch your toes, either at the tips
or across the toe box; if they do, put them back (no matter how cute
they are!).
5. One foot is always larger, so make sure the shoe fits both feet well.
6. Wear the socks or stockings you’ll be wearing with the shoe to make
sure everything feels comfortable.
7. If you wear orthotics or shoe inserts, take them along when you try on shoes.
8. Check out APMA.org to find a list of footwear that has earned a seal of
approval from this group of podiatrists.
Now that your skin is soft-
ened, it is time to use an
exfoliant to loosen and remove
the hardened layer. But don’t be
too aggressive. “You’ll regret it
the next day if the skin is tender
or blistered,” cautions Satterfield.
Apply the exfoliant by hand or
with a soft brush to uncover a
softer layer of skin, then remove
the scrub with a damp towel.
Apply lotion liberally on
the tops and soles of your
feet. “But take care not to
put very much between your
toes,” advises Satterfield, as it can
trap moisture and increase the
chances of an infection.
“For added relief and relaxation while moisturizing, use your thumbs to apply extra pressure to the ball of your foot and arch,” suggests Robertozzi, since this will help to release tension in your arches. Then, for all-over relief, use your hand to squeeze your Achilles tendon (the fleshy area above your heel), one foot at a time for five seconds; repeat two or three times.
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