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A Callus Rejection: 3 Ways to Ditch Thick, Rough Skin
I wear a lot of heels, which are a surefire way to get calluses, but even if you don't, those cute ballet flats, comfy Chucks, or spiffy top-siders are putting pressure on several points on your feet, causing callus buildup. It's not like calluses are harmful — they're a natural part of life — it's just that they're ugly, and it's guaranteed you won't notice one until you're about to go out on a date wearing cute new sandals. To prevent this scenario, I've put together three inexpensive tricks to keep calluses at bay.
Are You Paranoid About Your Less-Than-Perfect Pedi?
When you peek at your feet, what do you think? Are you dazzled by your perfectly filed toenails and softer-than-soft heels, or are you none too thrilled with their less than impeccable looks? As this article in The New York Times points out, often, women take way better care of their faces than their tootsies.
Jimmy Choo Gives the Scoop on Caring For Feet
While he might not be a podiatrist, luxe footwear designer Jimmy Choo certainly knows his way around feet. I'll leave his fashionable stylings to Fab, but when Choo dished advice on caring for feet, I listened. Recently, while sharing his thoughts on beach vacationing (rough life), Choo told the Daily Mail that he opts out of going barefoot on the sand, choosing instead to wear sandals.
Yoga For Your Toes? Believe It.
Stop — hammer toe! No, really. Stop hammer toe.
How-To: Heal Cracked Heels
Warm Summer weather inspires many of us to wear flip-flops and walk barefoot. When your feet are exposed to air, it can cause dry skin on your feet, which will create calluses. The pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you run can then lead to heel fissures, or cracks in the skin.
Strengthen Your Feet With Marbles
You need a strong base if you're active walking, biking, dancing, or running. Your base is your feet so you need to strengthen your trotters to prevent injury. Here's a fun way to strengthen your feet using marbles:
Place 20 marbles on the floor.
New Product Alert: Foot Therapy System by TOMA
New from TOMA is a three-item at-home pedicure range called Foot Therapy System. The products are designed to treat dry and tired toes and feet at affordable prices (£4.99 per item). The first step is the regimen is the Foot Soak, then comes the Foot Scrub and finally the decadent Foot Lotion that seals in the moisture needed to soothe and smooth your barking dogs!
Running Explained: Pronation
If you're a runner, it's a must to know what type of pronator you are. Pronation refers to the way your foot rolls when it hits the ground, and there are three types: normal pronation, overpronation, and underpronation (aka supination). Figuring out your running pattern will help you buy the right kind of running shoe, which will not only make running more comfortable, but it can also prevent injury.
How Often Do You Get A Pedicure?
Granted, Great Britain isn't sunny, warm or sandal-friendly for most of the year, but having beautiful feet are a fetish of mine. I feel instantly more feminine after getting my feet scrubbed, buffed, smoothed and my toes polished in a pretty shade.
On average, I get a pedicure about every three weeks.
Feet Treat: Botox For Your Soles
The latest cosmetic surgery buzz in the beauty world isn't the New New Face, nor that men splashing out for botox; this week everyone's talking about the latest breed of injectables that are for your feet, not your face. Botox injections are now being used on the ball of the foot to ease a new condition caused by years of wearing high heels. Apparently this new trend has seen a significant increase in the UK in the last few months.
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