Decide for me

[pandop]

I have been trying to improve the condition of my feet, by removing the hard skin etc. However, after last weeks blister episode I have been advised to toughen my feet up.

So, should I keep using the creams on my feet or not?

Comments

[schmusimausi73.livejournal.com]

Well, what I've heard is that even callused feet get blisters, so hardening them won't really help that much. And there's the vanity factor - well maintained feet look so much better!

I would definitely keep up with your routine, Hazel. Even experienced marathon runners get blisters. No wonder we, mere mortals, do too :)

Katie

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

Thanks Katie.

The rest of the skin care is going well, I just am not used to looking after myself in this way. So I have no clue what to do a lot of the time

[schmusimausi73.livejournal.com]

I think it's wonderful, Hazel. Taking care of your body and nurturing it is a great way to love and accept it as yours and unique and beautiful.

Don't think of it as a chore, but as a "date" with your body (I mean it in a spiritual sense, of course). Think of how your body works so hard for you and it deserves some pampering and gentle loving care. You will need it for loooong years to come :)

(((HUGS)))

Katie

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

I have never thought of it that way, so thanks Katie - I will try to do that. I need to be a bit more accepting of me

[(Anonymous)]

Can I recommend using Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream with socks? I love using it. It smells yummy, lasts for ages a tube, the socks are nice 100% cotton ones, and it gets rid of nasties without taking away the durability of your skin. It is particularly good for the night before a night out - the effects especially on cracked heels are excellent overnight. And it is natural, which is always good. Burt's Bees stuff is nice anyway, but this is my fave.

I sound like an advert... :/ Sorry! But it is good :D

Bryony
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[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

oooh, thanks Bryony. I will have to give that a try.

Where would I look for such a thing? And would I wear it with normal socks?

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

Ah, silly me. I re-read and realised it came with socks

[(Anonymous)]

You can be fancy-schmancy and buy it from Harvey Nicks on your lunch, or order from HQHair I think, or myburtsbees.co.uk (which I haven't bought from before). It isn't the cheapest but it beats Body Shop foot lotion hands down... The set I got was 12 quid, but it came with the cream, socks and a pumice stone but that was quite a while ago. I'd make the trip to HN tho and save on postage... And that way you can have a whiff of it in case you don't like it - it is minty coconut if you can imagine that!

Bryxx

[(Anonymous)]

Ooo, and be prepared - it is very very thick, so when you apply it, it takes some removing from the hands... I usually put it on straight from tube to foot, pat it on a bit, then clean it off my hands from the inside of the socks before I put them on. And you have to roll the socks on so that you don't make the cream move. It is more like really really thick Vaseline than a cream. But trust me, even tho it sounds a bit fiddly, it is lush. Mmmmmmm. And you don't feel too self conscious about it with the little yellow socks when you wear them at night :)
Bryx

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

You are selling this to me good and proper. I think I might have to put some on my Christmas list!

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

oooh, I shall have to drag Mum into Harvey Nicks when she is next over

1000 miles

[alpha-c3ntaur.livejournal.com]

try 1000 mile socks or any good quality walking sock (that isn't red) rather than a standard sock. or your could try these:
http://www.1outdoors.co.uk/product.php/114/88/

Re: 1000 miles

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I know I need to get better socks, but I was also given the surgical spirit to toughen the feet advice. Which made me wonder

Re: 1000 miles

[alpha-c3ntaur.livejournal.com]

I've also been told that peeing on your hands toughens them up for climbing. (thank god I don't climb).

Re: 1000 miles

[hazelstitch.livejournal.com]

Likewise