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Ways to Properly Care for Your Feet

Your feet may be among the most underappreciated and hardest working parts of your body. They will carry you hundreds of thousands of miles during your lifetime, pound the pavement for you when you are looking for a job and keep you on your toes when everything else around you is falling apart. For all they do for you, don't you think your feet deserve proper care and a little pampering? Here's how to make sure that your feet feel good and keep on doing what they are supposed to do.

The Basics - Proper Footwear

Treating your feet properly starts with proper footwear. If you are on your feet a lot during the day, be sure that you choose shoes that fit well and offer proper support. Some very basic tips for properly fitted footwear include:

• Shop for shoes in the late afternoon because your feet will expand over the course of the day. It is best to fit your shoes when your feet are at their largest.
• If your feet are two different sizes (and that's true of many people) buy your shoes to fit the larger foot. Better to pad then to live in pain.
• Have the salesperson size your feet when you are standing, not sitting.
• Choose shoes with a roomy toe box and moderate heel.
• If you must wear heels for work, keep a pair of comfortable shoes that you can slip into for walking and commuting.

Footwear is more than shoes, though. The socks that you wear can also make an enormous difference in the way your feet feel - and in preventing some common foot problems.

• Choose socks that fit your feet right. Loose socks can wrinkle inside your shoes and cause blisters and discomfort.
• Choose socks that have cotton or wool blend that lets your feet breathe and wicks moisture away from them. Your feet will stay cooler and bacteria will have less moisture to breed.
• If you wear pantyhose or stockings, consider slipping a pair of cotton pedi-socks on over them for the reasons above.

More Basics - Routine Care

Most women lavish attention on their faces - daily scrubs and exfoliation creams, moisturizers and special cleansers - but few do much more for their feet than run a cloth over them in the shower. A monthly pedicure is no substitute for routine daily care for your feet.

• Wash your feet with warm water everyday. Do not soak them more often than once a week, though, or you will dry out the skin.
• After washing, dry thoroughly with a clean, soft towel. Make sure to dry between your toes.
• Keep skin soft and smooth with a thin layer of foot lotion, petroleum jelly or skin lotion applied to the tops and bottoms of your feet. Do not put lotion between the toes to avoid causing an infection.
• Smooth rough heels, calluses or other rough spots with a pumice stone. There are some great new products on the market that make smoothing your feet easier and prevent injury to your skin.
• Trim toenails once a week. Cut nails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails. If toenails are exceptionally thick or yellowed, or if they curve or press into the skin, have your toenails trimmed by a foot doctor or a pedicurist.

Home Care for Common Problems

You can head off serious problems by caring for your feet properly and dealing with common problems before they become acute. Some foot problems need medical treatment and can become serious health threats. Others are little more than an annoyance. Whichever categories your foot problems fall into, here are some tips for dealing with common foot problems.

Sweaty, smelly feet

If your body produces excess perspiration, you can end up with moist feet inside dark shoes - the perfect breeding ground for bacteria - which can lead to smelly feet. If you have a problem with smelly feet, there are several ways to deal with it:

• Keep your feet clean with daily washing. Pay particular attention to the areas between your toes, where dead skin cells can collect and contribute to the problem.
• Use foot powder in your socks.
• Wear cotton socks, or invest in anti-bacterial socks.
• Use odor-absorbing insoles in your shoes.

Dry, cracked heels

The skin on your heels is especially prone to drying and cracking. This condition can be especially common in people with diabetes and in older adults. The best way to deal with cracked heels is to prevent them with good foot care, but sometimes that is not enough.

• Use a pumice stone to gently rub away dry, dead skin.
• Wash feet regularly, but go easy on the soaking. Too much soaking will dry out your skin further.
• Do not use razors or other trimmers to remove dry, dead skin.
• Keep circulation going in your feet with regular exercise and stretching.

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Tweezerman Pedicure Ceramic File $20 Ceramic Stone features a rough side for removing calluses and a fine side for smoothing and massaging feet. Safe for diabetics. Washable. How to Use: Wet Stone. Use rough side in a circular motion using light pressure to remove calluses.Use fine side to smooth out area. Rinse after use.

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OPI Pedicure Scrub 4.2oz/125ml $23.5 Foot scrub with natural sugar crystals to remove calluses and banish dry rough skin. Triple action fruit derived AHA’s leave feet silky smooth. Spa safe formula

PEBCO Mercedes 2000 Manicure & Pedicure Set $99.95 PEBCO Mercedes 2000 Manicure & Pedicure Set Includes:(1) Base 110V-120V Voltage(1) Black Stand(1) Cord Set(1) PT 325 Brush for Polish & Shine(1) PT 340 Felt Cone Massage and Shine Nails(1) PT 330 Stone Bit Cone for Cleaning Under Nails(2) PT 335 Stone Bit Barrel for Finishing & Cleaning(1) PT 345 Shaft with 3 Emery Tubes File & Shape Nails.

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GENA Feet-to-Go Perfect Mini Pedicure System $14.95 All over the world, women and men are being introduced to the unforgettable experience of spa pedicures. Many love the benefits, but finding time for an appointment with a busy schedule can be difficult. This kit contains all of the essential products and instructions on how to perform the perfect pedicure without the hassle of going to a spa or salon. Now you can enjoy a soothing and therapeutic spa treatment in the comfort of your own home.Step 1- Spray both feet with Pedi Septic. This antiseptic foot spray deodorizes and refreshes as it combats bacterial growth.Step 2- Add a teaspoon of highly concentrated Pedi Soak footbath to one gallon of warm water and agitate. Soak feet for 5 to 10 minutes. Pat dry. Fresh scented Pedi Soak cleans, conditions and soothes tired feet.Step 3- For cuticle removal, apply Pedi Care sloughing lotion to each toenail. Gently push back cuticles. For dry skin removal, apply a small amount of Pedi Care to the foot and massage with firm strokes until the dry skin rolls off. This unique formula gently rubs away rough, dry skin to reveal fresh, younger looking skin. After sloughing, return foot to bath and rinse.Step 4- Gently file and soften calluses on the heel and ball of foot with Pedi Sander.Step 5- Massage in Pedi Soft, a conditioning lotion with natural fruit acid complex to keep feet and legs soft while controlling dry skin.Step 6- For a refreshing finale, apply Pedi Ice over the top of the feet and up the legs to the knee. Not only does it feel cool and refreshing; it is also ideal for temporary relief of minor aches and pains. Additional Salon Treatments:Callus Off- A fast acting, all natural treatment that breaks down calluses and rough dry cracked skin in minutes, so you can simply file and buff them away. (Follow directions and cautions on the box).Intensive Heel Crème- Repairs dry cracked skin and calluses and keeps skin soft and smooth. This rich cream stabilized moisture levels with Panthenol and Soy Extracts for perfectly hydrated skin.Pedi Mask- Conditions and softens skin while energizing muscles. Aloe, Sea Kelp, Chamomile, Spearmint and Tea Tree are whipped together to create a mousse that leaves feet absolutely cool, conditioned and refreshed. After callus reduction is complete, lightly coat each foot with Pedi Mask. Pedi Cure- A non-greasy botanical crème that helps keep callused skin soft and moisturized. Peppermint Oil and Menthol soothe and relax tired feet.Pedi Scrub- A deep exfoliating gel specially formulated to safely cleanse and smooth rough callused feet. Scrubbing particles are smooth edged to loosen dry skin without abrading the healthy skin surface. Stimulates circulation. Contains Sea Kelp conditioners to nourish skin. Pedi Warm- An exfoliating scrub with an invigorating warming sensation. Exfoliates rough, dry skin leaving feet moisturized and soft. Stimulates blood flow while it polishes the skin. Foot Facts:-Women suffer four times as many foot problems as men mainly due to shoe fash

TWEEZERMAN Professional Pedicure Kit (Model:5205-1) $14.53 1. Callus Shaver: Use on moist skin, gently draw Shaver across the callus to remove thick layers of dead skin. The blade is very sharp, do not press. Caution: To ensure safety when removing item, open packaging from the bottom. 2. 10 Replacement Blades: To change lay flat on hard surface. Hold sides, push handle forward. Lift. Insert new blade. Hold sides, press down on handle and pull towards you. Caution: Blades are sharp. Handle with care.3. Callus Rasp: After using Shaver, use the metal side of the Rasp on moist skin working back and forth in a pressing motion. Use the file side to smooth the skin. Can also be used on sensitive areas such as elbows and fingers. 4. Power Toenail Clipper: Clip toenails when wet to avoid splitting. Do not cut toenails shorter than end of toe. 5. Nail Shaper: For shaping toenails and fingernails. File toenails with square or slightly rounded edges to avoid ingrown toenails. 6. Toe Separators: Place toes into separators. Polish. Leave in place until polish is dry. 7. Nail Brush: Use with soapy water to clean under toenails.

PEDICUREPAL Complete Rolling Pedicure Station (Model:505) $289.95 Features:- Thick, Comfortable Client Foot Rest Adjusts, 7" Front to Back, 3" up and down (18" to 21")- Luxurious Pedicurist Seat Holds up to 200lbs- Two Outside Storage Pockets - Removable Tray and Central Storage Area- Will Never Tip.

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