are your feet ready for summer?

Our foot health specialist Fay and Louise have put together a simple easy to follow 4-step weekly routine to get your feet ready for showing off your toes this summer!
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1. Soak and Soften

• Prepare: Fill a basin with warm, soapy water. Add a handful of Epsom salts or a few drops of essential oil to help soothe tired muscles.
• Soak: Submerge your feet for 10 minutes. This softens the outer layer of dead skin and thick calluses, making them much easier to buff away.
• Dry: Towel-dry your feet completely, paying close attention to the spaces between your toes. 
  
  

2. Exfoliate Dead Skin

• Buff: Gently rub a pumice stone or a Boots Foot File on dry skin to buff away calluses and rough patches on the heels and balls of your feet.
• Scrub: Use a granular foot scrub, like a Tree Hut Sugar Scrub, to polish the tops of your feet and ankles. 
  
  

3. Deep Hydration

• Apply: Use a targeted cream containing Urea to deeply hydrate and repair cracked heels. Urea draws moisture into the skin barrier to heal dryness.
• The Sock Trick: For an intense overnight treatment, apply a generous layer of cream, put on a pair of damp cotton socks, and cover with a dry pair of socks.
• Note: Avoid applying heavy creams directly between your toes to prevent excess moisture. 
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4. Grooming and Sun Care

• Nail Care: Trim toenails straight across to prevent painful ingrown nails. File the edges smoothly so there are no sharp, jagged corners.

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