Do you pamper or neglect your feet?

I am terrible when it comes to feet maintenence! My feet are always the last things I think about. Have only had a pedicure a few times because I HATE other people touching my feet!

I purchased a new foot spa today to try and motivate myself to take better care of my feet. I like to add a few essential oils into the foot spa and let my tired feet soak. I use a foot file regularly and paint my toenails whan I can be bothered but I really don't pay my feet enough attention.

I have horrid feet! Long ugly toes and a huge size 10 foot! Would love to wear those flimsy sandles that are just gorgeous but one look on my foot and back they go!

I am lucky I dont get the ugly thickend heels as I am so lazy when it comes to looking after my feet! I am the queen of painting on another layer (sometimes different colour) toe polish to save me removing the other!:shocked:

I have size ten feet to Luisa! Can be a pain because they can make some shoes look more like boats. Guess what? Our dear friend Paris Hilton has size ten feet as well. Now there's a bit of useless info for you! Lol

Do you think she wants to join our club Pinkcupcake? LOL!

Probably Luisa but she simply has to be told "NO" our club is very exclusive. We don't let just anybody join! Maybe she could join the skanky feet club. I think that is more suited to her liking!

That is so funny! Not our club honey!:shake:

As mentioned in a previous post, I shave as I really love the smooth silky hair free feel and do not have the patience to wait to be waxed. :D

Sorry girls I thought I was in the wax/shave thread. Please forgive me (too tired) :dunce:

I have size 10 feet! Sometimes size 11! Finding shoes is a total pain so I'm not really a 'shoe girl'. I don't mind my feet, they aren't particularly ugly or weird, you only notice that they're big if you concentrate on them. I'm 6' so they're in proportion. I don't get pedicures but I keep them clean and my toenails neat by painting and trimming them regularly. I avoid cracked heels by using a pummice (sp?) stone and heel balm.

Feet in general are gross :vomit:
I do keep a tube of MD Formulations Pedicreme next to my bed, and apply it nightly (when I remember). I also can't stand bare toenails so I always have mine painted... can't stand anyone touching my feet though so I don't have pedicures, just do it myself :fish:

I would say I take pretty good care of my feet, I do suffer from hard skin :cryinggreen: in that area so I have to! - I love doing my own pedicures :hearts: and try to do one on a weekly basis, but I hate it when someone else touches my feet :vomit: so I've only ever had one professional pedicure - it's a shame because I would love to try one of the parrifin ones

Beauty Addict - I have had the Parraffin used on my hands & feet. It is very strange. It looks like a big tub of melted wax & they did you in it to coat the foot & let it sit for a while. A bit like a mask really. It was about 5yrs ago so I can't remember if it was any good or not? Its suppossed be like a moisture surge.

Luisa - I am the princess of painting over my toenail polish too. Its such a long process to redo them and a quick top coat does wonders, so why wouldn't you?

I have a professional nail range of Mancine foot products. The foot soak, scrub & cream. Has ingrediants like Saliyic acid, almond oil, vit A/E/D, aloe vera, Australian sand, glycerine, jojoba oil, glycolic acid & coconut oil. Scented with Peppiment of course. I'd forgotten how good they are. I must get out my foot spa. I hate setting it up & then cleaning it. I wish it came with a little elf to do all that & your pedicure too.

I HATE my feet. They're smallish but there's nothing cute about them. I don't get professional pedicures because I can't bear the thought of hearing "Oh my GOD! Hey everyone, look at this!" :shocked:

I moisturise etc but I should really put a bit more effort in. I'm keen to try the Benefit Sandal Scandal cream and matching sockettes. Has anyone tried this? PCC?

My feet are gross. I too am a size 9 1/2 to 10 (I thought there weren't many others out there!!) but they are pretty well proportioned to me, being a smidge under 6ft tall. I MEAN to look after my feet but I just can't be bothered most of the time - they seem so far away! I often have dry bits on my heals and I have yucky bumps on my toes and heals from wearing inappropriate shoes too. Ooops!

Sounds like we aren't the minority we thought we were - I too have size 10 feet! Sometimes a 9 or 9.5 depending on the brand but most often I'm a tener!

Love pedicures! I go to those salons in the shopping centres that have the massaging chairs you sit in - I think a spa pedicure is like $40...not too bad at all. Prefer the pedicure at a day spa or somewhere where they put a bit more effort in (and do the paraffin wax - divine!). :p

Always have to have painted toenails - I think they look strange without it. I love Napoleon Chandelier Shine nailpolish - stays on for ages and doesn't chip (unless you drop something heavy on your toe of course!). I'm finding I can go a good two weeks before I want to either change colour or give my toenails a bit of a trim.

I have a foot fetish (my own feet that is). I spend 10-12 hours each day on my size 6 tootsies and another 30-50mins running, therefore, it is imperative that I keep my feet in good condition.
Each morning following my shower I apply Eulactol Balm to the soles of my feet and rub the top of my foot with body lotion.
A night after bathing I massage with OPI Foot Cream.
I give myself a pedicure weekly using OPI foot soak, scrub and lotion. I apply Qtica Solid
Gold Anti Fungal Cuticle Gel followed by OPI Nail Envy and whatever colour takes my fancy then either OPI or Zoya Top Coat.
(Touch wood), I have never suffered from dry skin or any foot problems to date. :D

I generally maintain my own feet, i pumice them in the shower, i hate the hard bits of skin you get from running/wearing stiletos etc....then give them a mini massage with massage oil and spruce up the polish, feet can look very good with a slap of fake tan and nice polish, im usually a size 8 to 8.5.

Sometimes i cant sleep if i dont moisturise my feet before i go to bed ha ha im such a freak :shakehead:

but i do LOVE my feet being touched im always trying to wrangle my boy into giving me a foot massage

This thread inspired me & tonight I did get my foot spa out & do a pedicure but without the nail polish as thats a whole other mission. The foot spa was great aside from having to share it with my 3 daughters! I used all my Mancine products, they really are divine. Now my feet feel smooth & soft. Must do it more often.

Can anyone vouch for those heel balms you see in the chemist? As I am often barefoot or in thongs my feet are getting really dry & building up hard soles.

I used to totally hate my feet when I was younger but now I like them. I think you need to groom them like the rest of your body - get rid of any hair, clean, scrub & moisturise them. Learn how to cut, file & paint your nails properly. Sure I still have the usual war injuries but they are groomed well enough for me to wear sandals & strappy heels & toe rings. Give it a go. :waving:

Hi Medusa, as per my thread, I can vouch for the Eulactol Heel Balm, I use it on the soles of my feet every morning and my feet are soooooo smooth.
NB if your feet are going to be in enclosed shoes for a long period on a hot day don't apply it as you may get blisters. :shakehead:

I have size 9 1/2 - 10 feet too!! I felt like the only one most of the time. I can never find cute little strappys and I hate it. I get so jealous seeing my sis with these pretty little things I cant fit into. Feet are gross and I hate ppl touching or even looking at my feet. The most I ever do is get rid of skin build up etc. and paint toenails. Toenails are gross too :vomit:

Also - my toes are hairy! I get so embarrassed and shave them (when I remember). I've heard from a few girls that they have the same problem. Does anybody on here wax their toes? Does that work well? Thanks!

I have hairy toes too :ashamed: I just shave them when I do my legs!

No don't shave them you'll only make the hair blacker & thicker. :(
Wax them regularly & they will eventually become sparser & finer. It takes a bit of practise but my tip is to make sure feet are really clean & dry before you start. Dirt or sweat will stop the wax from working effectively. When doing your toes, I put the wax on all of them then curl my toes over to keep the skin tight, apply the strip then rip it all of together. I also do mine at night or the day before the will be seen as I tend to get the little red bumps for a couple of hours after. I apply Aloe Vera to them.

Girls I am loving my new foot spa. I simply add a few drops of essential oils and let my feet soak whilst I watch tv! Then I gently dry and then smother is foot cream. My feet look so much better.

Girls I am loving my new foot spa. I simply add a few drops of essential oils and let my feet soak whilst I watch tv! Then I gently dry and then smother is foot cream. My feet look so much better.

I think I must be one of the few people that actually like my feet!!! I don't spend a huge amount of time looking after them though, but paint my toenails pretty regularly.

My favourite thing though is to make my own foot scrub with sweet almond oil, salt and a few drops of an aromatherapy oil (whatever smell I'm feeling like at the time). Rub into each foot for about 5 minutes and then rinse in warm water and pat dry. Makes your feet feel so lovely and soft, plus it's cheap and easy and you can make it scented however you like!!

Great recipe Annaflossy, :waving: must give it a whirl.

I use a depilatory cream on my hairy toes, like Veet. A few minutes on before having a shower. Hair free big toes!

Reading this has inspired me to look after my feet more! :)

Just wanted to recommend a foot care product here that I have been using for a couple of months now & loving it.
NS-8 Heel Balm Complex. The soles of my feet are always pretty dry as I am barefoot alot & tend to wear thongs all the way thru summer. Although I always scrub & moisturise them, I was starting to get cracks on my heels. :flames: So I took myself off to the chemist to get a specific heel balm. I chose the NS-8 because I liked it's ingrediants the most, it doesn't contain Mineral oil. In fact most of the ingrediants are quite natural (grape seed oil, evening primrose, aloe vera, calendula, arnica, witch hazel, essential oils) but it also contains some great actives (AHAs & Vit C). I think it was under $10? for a 60g bottle. I only need a tiny bit. After a couple of weeks my cracked heels were healed & the skin is softer. Very happy with that little product! :penguin:

Sounds just like what I need Medusa, I live in my thongs and my feet are always dry, will definitely be buying some tmrw.

Awesome Medusa, I shall grab me some of that tomorrow - I live in thongs and sandals too (I don't really ever wear closed in shoes unless I'm exercising!). I take care of my feet well but I'm starting to notice a bit of heel cracking too.

GALS - let's get the new hands & feet thread going!

Medusa, worth checking out more of the NS range. They have the lip balm that I always rabbit on about, again with all natural ingredients.

I'm shy to say that I neglect my feet something shocking! :ashamed: I make them squeeze into shoes, they ache for hours while I make then stand on tippy toes (heels way to high for me), and never give them a nice sooking bath. I'm surprised they still look after me so well... :chuckle:

Just wanted to recommend a foot care product here that I have been using for a couple of months now & loving it.
NS-8 Heel Balm Complex. The soles of my feet are always pretty dry as I am barefoot alot & tend to wear thongs all the way thru summer. Although I always scrub & moisturise them, I was starting to get cracks on my heels. :flames: So I took myself off to the chemist to get a specific heel balm. I chose the NS-8 because I liked it's ingrediants the most, it doesn't contain Mineral oil. In fact most of the ingrediants are quite natural (grape seed oil, evening primrose, aloe vera, calendula, arnica, witch hazel, essential oils) but it also contains some great actives (AHAs & Vit C). I think it was under $10? for a 60g bottle. I only need a tiny bit. After a couple of weeks my cracked heels were healed & the skin is softer. Very happy with that little product! :penguin:

Medusa just wanted to let you know that I've been using this on your recommendation for about two weeks now and it's made such a difference!!! My heels aren't rough at all despite the fact that i haven't pumiced them in ages. Thanks!! :kissing: (those little kissing faces are so cute, I could watch them for hours!)

Oh great, I'm glad you like it. I am astounded at how good it is too. Will be looking more into this brand.

Does anyone else have issues with "toe cuticles"??? I know it seems weird but I have strong tough cuticles on my toes just like on my fingers, and it seems like no-one else has them! I push them back just like you would with finger cuticles but still, it's really annoying!

Does anyone else have issues with "toe cuticles"??? I know it seems weird but I have strong tough cuticles on my toes just like on my fingers, and it seems like no-one else has them! I push them back just like you would with finger cuticles but still, it's really annoying!

yep i do , the big toe & little toe , bloody annoying , i cut/clip my little toe nail cuticles :whistle:

Oh the cuticles on my little toes are the WORST!

My feet are just gross. Gross. They have lumps on the toes from wearing bad shoes and on my heels too. They are just feral! I try to wear shoes that cover a lot of foot

My feet are just gross. Gross. They have lumps on the toes from wearing bad shoes and on my heels too. They are just feral! I try to wear shoes that cover a lot of foot

Yeah mine are pretty feral too Celeste! The problem is, if I wear closed-in shoes it's SOOO hot and my feet get sweaty and gross unless I wear socks (socks + ballet flats = celibate), but if I wear open sandal-type shoes (which I do 99% of the time) then my heels and toes get so dry and yuck no matter how much I pumice and moisturise!

I can't win! I'm in a battle with my feet and they're walking all over me!!

Yeah mine are pretty feral too Celeste! The problem is, if I wear closed-in shoes it's SOOO hot and my feet get sweaty and gross unless I wear socks (socks + ballet flats = celibate), but if I wear open sandal-type shoes (which I do 99% of the time) then my heels and toes get so dry and yuck no matter how much I pumice and moisturise!

I can't win! I'm in a battle with my feet and they're walking all over me!!

Oh I hear you - but I would NEVER wear socks!! :chuckle:

I try to wear sandals which cover most of my feet but still let air in

I had a pedicure once and got the free 'lecture' about the state of my heels. :redcheeks: :tears:

I was referred to the pedi paddle. It's a lot better than the pumice stone. I tried a couple of nights with feet slathered in Eulactol and wrapped in glad wrap but that wasn't the miracle treatment I was hoping for...

I was fortunate enough to pick a TBS Peppermint Footcare Kit in the Adorables Lucky Dip last Friday compliments of loola. Yay! :glee:

I had a pedicure once and got the free 'lecture' about the state of my heels. :redcheeks: :tears:

I was referred to the pedi paddle. It's a lot better than the pumice stone. I tried a couple of nights with feet slathered in Eulactol and wrapped in glad wrap but that wasn't the miracle treatment I was hoping for...

Will take a lot more than a couple of nights CA, just imagine how much skin builds up there! Forget about a pedi paddle, get yourself a Heros Sponge (black volcanic pumice).

I find myself needing to buy a new pedi paddle every two months or so - once it gets worn down a bit it's no match for my horrid caveman feet! Just call me Barney Rubble!

What makes me feel worse is my husband has really soft feet. He's a man! He's meant to be all crusty. Not fair.

Oh question... I sometimes apply MOR foot cream at night and when I hop into the shower in the morning, it all seems to slick off. Is this a sign that the cream isn't moisturising deep enough?

What makes me feel worse is my husband has really soft feet. He's a man! He's meant to be all crusty. Not fair.


I know, it's so unfair! It's because they wear shoes and socks every day and we wear backless shoes a lot of the time - the more you wear backless shoes, the more pressure is put on your heel skin and calluses and cracks start to form!

I don't get it. My mum gets around barefoot and thongs 95% of the time.... and she has super soft feet!!

I think that the shape of your foot would have an effect on the condition of your feet as well (depending on which part of your foot receives the most pressure I guess). My mum has a fairly flat foot (ie no really defined arch), and her heels seem to get most of the damage. So she started using TBS Mango body butter a couple of years ago & it has made a huge difference.

I found that it's nice as well, but a tad too greasy for me, so I've been using Korres Guava body butter which isn't quite as oily and I exfoliate with the Davies Gate buckwheat buffing soap (which is a good alternative to a pumice stone). I've got pretty good results from that.

Has anyone tried those Footsies foot pads?

I don't get it. My mum gets around barefoot and thongs 95% of the time.... and she has super soft feet!!

Now THAT'S unfair!

geez jaime , that would sh*t me off as well
i am in thongs / flip flops or bare feet for as long as i can so i really struggle in summer with dry heels , i keep up with a full on routine but it doesn't keep it at bay long :shakehead:

Actually I had shin/ankle/knee soreness and was referred to a podiatrist. She said not to wear thongs anymore (I was a daily user). My flat feet have actually grown an arch! I must say my feet aren't as dry either.

I wear Birks or proper shoes if I know I have to walk a long distance (including grocery shopping).

I think I am going to have long-term damage because I wear thongs SO much!! I wear them pretty much always if I am at uni or shopping/hanging out, and I even have some nice jewelled and metallic fancy thongs which I wear at work. It's odd if I'm NOT in thongs!

I gave my feet a super-duper exfoliation last night and they feel fab today!! I used my favourite brand of foot file, which is the Dr Scholls one (it's purple). I think I need to wash mine more :redcheeks: because I rinsed it out about half an hour before I used it and it was SO much more abrasive.

I thought this was pretty funny!! Having nicely pedicured feet is definitely a must and not optional for me. I do not understand people who pay little attention to their feet!
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/page/lunn_nail_polish_31jan08.html

I thought this was pretty funny!! Having nicely pedicured feet is definitely a must and not optional for me. I do not understand people who pay little attention to their feet!
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/page/lunn_nail_polish_31jan08.html

:chuckle: Thanks for the link Oz!! Funny read! I like to keep my feet pedicured as well, I feel so ugly when I'm out and about without polish on. I wear thongs all the time so they're always on show!

:chuckle: Thanks for the link Oz!! Funny read! I like to keep my feet pedicured as well, I feel so ugly when I'm out and about without polish on. I wear thongs all the time so they're always on show!

My toes are always on show too!

I do not understand people who pay little attention to their feet!


that would be me :redcheeks: I just hate feet!

that would be me :redcheeks: I just hate feet!

I'm not the hugest fan either, which is why I think it's important to make them as nice as possible!! LOL!

yeah I know I should make more of an effort.

yeah I know I should make more of an effort.

:chuckle::whipcrack:

omg , so far this summer i have been quite slack with my feet upkeep , it has been happening but not as often as it should :shakehead:

At the moment I am slathering my feet in Organic Olive Oil Moisturiser :hearts: They are so dry, I am thinking I will need to do a pedicure tomorrow!

omg , so far this summer i have been quite slack with my feet upkeep , it has been happening but not as often as it should :shakehead:

fussy, I made a massive purchase of hand/nail & foot treatments with the view to pampering a twice a week.
My intentions were honourable...........:redcheeks:

At the moment I am slathering my feet in Organic Olive Oil Moisturiser :hearts: They are so dry, I am thinking I will need to do a pedicure tomorrow!

Your feet will love you for it tomorrow emmy! :kissing:

[QUOTE=charismatic;93945]fussy, I made a massive purchase of hand/nail & foot treatments with the view to pampering a twice a week.
My intentions were honourable...........:redcheeks:

;) i , know what u mean C;)

can't believe i have been so slack , most unusual particularly with my feet

I have been very slack to! I don't even have nail polish on and my heels are shocking :shockedhair:

:shockedhair: Oh Miss Emmy! :chuckle:

:chuckle:

I have been very slack to! I don't even have nail polish on and my heels are shocking :shockedhair:

Me too. I usually always neglect my poor feet and they go through so much pain with the shoes I wear.. :shakehead:

My heels are quite good atm, although a bit grotty, as I am running around shoeless. Will fix that before bed. Nails are unpainted though.

I did a pedicure tonight - a luxurious foot spa (I have an at home one) which was very massagy. Painted my nails and moisturised!

I did a pedicure tonight - a luxurious foot spa (I have an at home one) which was very massagy. Painted my nails and moisturised!

Yum! They must feel devine.

Yep! So much smoother and presentable :chuckle:

I need a foot spa.............

Every month - or so- I soak my feet and slough off the dead skin with a file and do my toenails - push the cuticles back, smooth the nails with a buffer massage my feet and paint my toenails usually a light pink or beige colour.

I need a foot spa.............

I know! They are fantastic! Mine has heating settings, and I can choose between massage, bubbles or a waterfall (where its tipped and the water trickles on top of your feet) heaven!!!

I just have one of those big basin type things that I fill with warm water and some foot products (currently using the Body Shop's lemongrass foot salts). Used to have a foot spa but it spent way too much time in the cupboard and not enough near my feet!! The basin is much easier and I use it to store all my foot stuff and my box of nail polishes under the bathroom cabinet.

We're learning foot care and how to do pedi's in my VET make-up class next wednesday.
I'm really hoping it's going to be a cool day because i don't want to touch other people's sweaty feet!:chuckle:

Yeah good call LMV.

I gave my feet a good filing this afternoon. They needed it but now they are all smooth.

For the past 3 days I have been using eulactol heel balm and i am already seeing a vast improvement! :clapping:

For the past 3 days I have been using eulactol heel balm and i am already seeing a vast improvement! :clapping:

I use this too Emmy. I think it's the bomb on cracked heels.

Yeah its fabulous! I was a bit skeptical but its really working - I will make it a daily ritual after showering! I am using the Gold one.

Today I have removed my old polish and cut and filed my nails. About to apply some heel balm and put my feet in socks! They are feeling much better, i'll leave them to breathe, so no polish til tomorrow!

I had a pedicure in my VET class on wednesday so my feet are nice and soft!

:waving: I have to admit I enjoy the result when once in a while I after my shower I get out my blade that I purchased from priceline and remove the dry/hard skin from my heals and balls of my feet. The creams can then do their job on the soft skin. They are designed to only remove hard skin, so they are not dangerous.

Oooh I should get one of these what-have-yous. No matter how much I pumice, I always get build-up on my heels from wearing open shoes all the time.

:waving: Yes it has made a huge difference to the look and feel of my feet. They are not expensive and they come with extra double sided blades so you will get a couple of years out of it.

Best do it when your home alone, some people find it gross. Doesn't bother me at all. I can remember 'when I was young' my mum soaked her feet in a bucket until they were all squishy and wrinkly and then shaved the hard skin off.

yep do it BEFORE u vaccum :whipcrack: i love mine :clapping:

For the past 3 days I have been using eulactol heel balm and i am already seeing a vast improvement! :clapping:

I HAVE!! to get this stuff.

yep do it BEFORE u vaccum :whipcrack: i love mine :clapping:

Oh gross gross gross :chuckle: I usually do my foot pumicing/filing/whatever outside anyway, lol!

The feeling of a foot massage on scrubbed and filed feet is.... heaven, think I will go do that now!!!