Frump to Fab 2017 - A Whole New World

AlwaysAllie

Morning all

Yesterday went ok, I managed to both paint my toenails and file my finger nails, and give the latter a coat of clear polish.

And when I put away yesterday's earrings I chose a pair ready to wear today!

Shall try to make similar progress today.

Anyone any tips on getting smooth feet - I have various tools and creams but find it difficult to maintain, especially in winter. It's mainly rough heels, they're not so bad to be cracked yet.

Have a good day

AA.

greenbee

Always Allie - I find coconut oil inside socks is the best thing for my feet. I usually remember at night, but it works just as well during the day. In fact it's probably a good thing to do if you're doing a lot of walking or running...

indiepanda

greenbee wrote: »

If you have a fitbit you can keep a food diary in the fitbit app, then everything is in the same place... (and it can calculate your calorie deficit/surplus for you...)

Ah, great. I think that's changed, I think it used to link to my fitness pal to do food. Will have to read up properly about what this one does.

ali-t

AlwaysAllie, i use the mains powered emjoi micropedi. I originally bought the battery one but it was a faff and expensive to keep buying batteries. If i have neglected my feet i use a japanese foot peel which is basically a skin peel for feet and takes layers of dead skin off in the 2 weeks after it has been used - it is like magic!

AlwaysAllie

ali-t wrote: »

AlwaysAllie, i use the mains powered emjoi micropedi. I originally bought the battery one but it was a faff and expensive to keep buying batteries. If i have neglected my feet i use a japanese foot peel which is basically a skin peel for feet and takes layers of dead skin off in the 2 weeks after it has been used - it is like magic!

Ahhh that's interesting about the foot peel. Where do you buy them from? I bought one from ebay, started using it then scared myself that my feet might fall off as it was cheap and stopped therefore it didn't have any effect.

AA

AlwaysAllie

greenbee wrote: »

Always Allie - I find coconut oil inside socks is the best thing for my feet. I usually remember at night, but it works just as well during the day. In fact it's probably a good thing to do if you're doing a lot of walking or running...

I have coconut oil and have done this at night then worn a pair of socks but still found the oil seeps through and marks/stains the sheets

AA

Babe1

Good Morning All


AlwaysAllie - I cant definitely recommend Leighton Denny's foot file and the matching glass file


http://www.qvcuk.com/Leighton-Denny-3-Piece-Smooth-Operator-Pedicure-Kit.product.203696.html?sc=SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-9-_-203696


Cheaper on Ebay with no postage


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEIGHTON-DENNY-SMOOTH-YOUR-SOLE-FOOT-FILE-Brand-New-Free-Delivery-/152348568436?hash=item2378aeab74:g:QzMAAOSw9IpXxVOB


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leighton-Denny-Crystal-Foot-Smoother-/302185156898?hash=item465ba39122:g:W4wAAOSwXeJYE2OT




I have used a number of foot paddles over the years and found the LD to be the best, along with the glass file I haven't needed to use as often either.


Use on dry feet only - then soak feet in warm water with Tidmans salt


http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/tidmans-soothing-sea-salt-bathing-crystals-60087193 this will remove dead skin and you will find your feet will feel wonderful afterwards. You can then push back cuticles and use a scrub if needed. Dry feet and add your moisturiser.


I also add oils to my salt soak - lavender, geranium, tea tree etc ... it is a good way to find which oils help you to relax and you can then build up a collection of oils.


I trained in foot treatments many years ago - we didn't use Salt then, but I have been using them as they help with pain and generally just do a better job than other foot soaks. Would recommend the Body Shop foot soak and scrub also.


https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/range/peppermint/peppermint-reviving-pumice-foot-scrub/p/p000737


https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/range/peppermint/peppermint-reviving-foot-soak/p/p000677


I very much agree also that a toe nail paint is wonderful and will give a boost. Once you take care of your feet other things can follow.


HTH. XX

ali-t

AlwaysAllie wrote: »

Ahhh that's interesting about the foot peel. Where do you buy them from? I bought one from ebay, started using it then scared myself that my feet might fall off as it was cheap and stopped therefore it didn't have any effect.

AA

I started using the footner ones from boots but they are expensive so started buying from ebay. The best way i found to use them is to soak feet first then put the 'boots' on and i then soak my feet every night for the 2 weeks and then they peel lots leaving baby feet behind.

AlwaysAllie

Many thanks to Ali-t and Babe1 for the feet advice.

Looks like my word for the month is "tootsies" :D

AA

chanie

ali-t wrote: »

I started using the footner ones from boots but they are expensive so started buying from ebay. The best way i found to use them is to soak feet first then put the 'boots' on and i then soak my feet every night for the 2 weeks and then they peel lots leaving baby feet behind.

I'm in the middle of a foot peel cycle and currently have 'zombie' feet and I leave a trail of dead skin where ever I go. The 'posh' brand is Footner, but they are about £15. I buy a brand called purederm from Amazon for about £5.