A little daily attention keeps your feet youthful, soft, and healthy.
Daily Routine:
– End your shower with a cool water jet on your feet—soles, tops, and calves—to invigorate circulation.
– Apply a rich foot cream or emollient lotion, focusing on heels, nails, and soles (avoid between toes). Massage upward toward the ankles to boost venous return.
– Kick off your shoes after work and elevate your legs above heart level for a few minutes, perhaps against a wall, for ultimate relaxation.
Weekly Maintenance:
– Trim toenails slightly rounded to prevent ingrown nails.
Rasp or Grater? Proceed with Caution.
These abrasive tools can create new pressure points, leading to more calluses—the opposite of your goal. Use sparingly or opt for gentler methods.
Pro Tips for Stunning Feet:
– Shop for shoes at day's end when feet are swollen, ensuring a perfect fit later.
– Dry thoroughly between toes post-shower—moisture is the feet's worst enemy.
– Apply sunscreen to feet to shield against burns and photoaging.
– Resist overusing graters or pumice stones on calluses.
– Pamper feet year-round, even in winter—or flaunt them on a sunny getaway.
– Ditch chipped toenail polish; your feet deserve better.
Excerpt from Doctor, I Want to Be the Prettiest! by Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins, Marabout editions, €10.
