Walking, running, skipping, balancing and dancing. Our feet do it all. They are what get us from A to B, and usually in a rush. The only time we tend to regard our feet is when they are spread out in front of us beside a pool, or at the beach, and this can be a confronting image if there has been a lack of self-care.
What are the signs?
Dry feet are one of those universal issues that no one is immune to. Even if the rest of your skin is dewy and hydrated, your feet can often be the object of ongoing dryness. Why? The epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) on the feet contains an extra layer–known as the stratum lucidum - making this skin thicker than elsewhere on your body, it is therefore more difficult for moisture to penetrate.
There are also no oil glands or hair follicles on the bottom of the foot (despite some people having hairy toes- there's a visual). There's less lubrication and the area is more prone to hard skin as well as being subject to environmental conditions, abrasive surfaces and poor fitting shoes that don’t allow feet to breathe.
Repairing cracked feet takes some dedicated TLC and while pedicures are lovely to have, they are also expensive. So what can we do to administer a bit of natural toxin-free tenderness on our tootsies and save some money at the same time all year round?
4 Steps & 5 Products to Smoother, 'Summer-Soft' Feet
Step 1. Soften dry skin by dispensing 2-4 pumps of Adorn Nourishing Body Oil into warm water and soak feet for 10-20mins. Soaking the feet with oil makes the skin softer and easier to remove with a scrub. Made with Avocado and Apricot, this Australian Made oil is the perfect bath treat for your entire body.
Step 2. Smooth and remove cracked skin with our toxin-free Coffee & Coconut Hand and Body Scrub by dispensing 1-2 teaspoons of scrub (per foot) and massage for 2-3 minutes. Rinse off and dry.
Step 3. Hydrate feet using our Hand & Body Moisturising Souffle mixed with 1 pump of Nourishing Radiance Natural Body Oil. The results the results speak for themselves with 5 Stars given for the results. “So very happy with how this product goes on, application is so easy and how your skin feels afterwards and the smell is divine!”
Step 4. Repair your feet using our sustainable Feet Treat Foot Balm. Focus on the heels and massage in for 1 minute each. You will find, this is the remedy your feet have been begging for and with Adorn’s Return and Recycle wind-up tube, you are also doing good for the planet.
Briony's 'Pro' Tip: Wear socks after applying the Feet Treat Balm and leave on for 30 minutes or sleep with them on for maximum healing effect.
