Mouthwash and Vinegar Foot BathI have a bad habit of walking around the house barefoot, which cause my feet to have thick and rough skin. I've found that soaking them in a mixture of 1 cup of mouthwash (I used a 79 cent version), 1 cup of white vinegar, and warm/hot water in a basin for 20 minutes, then scrubbing them makes them super soft.
Treating Dry Cracked HeelsA major cause of dry cracked heels in women comes after menopause. Hormonal changes are a major culprit. All of our glands are changing. The oil glands slow down oil production. There isn't much you can do except for diligent care.
Toothbrush to Clean FeetI recently discovered that a soft bristled toothbrush is a big help in getting between toes and behind ankles when in shower or bath.
Denture Brush as Foot BrushI quit buying the nail and foot brush to use in the shower. I started using my old denture brush. I get a new one every few months. It works better in the shower having two sides to scrub nails and feet.
Treat your Tired FeetBy the end of the day my feet usually let me know they've had enough! Recently after seeing a spa offer foot soaks with various ingredients while you sip tea (for $50 or more!) I realized I could treat myself to a foot spa even though I'm frugal.
Packing Peanuts for Painting ToenailsIf you have extra packing peanuts that you want to reuse, then you can put them between your toes while polishing and doing your pedicure.
Foot CareTo soften my feet I use white distilled vinegar. I fill a bucket with just enough hot water to cover my feet and one cup of vinegar microwaved for one minute. I soak them until the mixture has cooled. Then I use a pumice stone to exfoliate the rough spots and pat feet dry.
Care For Foot CallusesI use a Stridex pad over the calloused area, add Vaseline and a cotton sock before bed. In the morning, my feet are soft and smooth for longer periods than just filing them down.
Help For Dry FeetHere's a great idea to get those rough heels smooth that I use. Instead of buying costly creams, etc., to keep your heels soft, just apply some hair conditioner to your heels in the shower then go over the area with a pumice applicator.
Solution for Stinky FeetWhen smelly feet were brought up at a recent podiatry appointment for a man, the doctor told the wife that feet have sweat glands too. Foot odor can be helped. He advised her to use spray deodorant on them.
Scrub Feet with Body Scrub and Pumice StoneInstead of spending additional money for a foot scrub, use your body scrub with your foot pumice stone or block. This way you get two for one and don't add additional clutter in the shower.
Sanding Sponge for Foot CallousesI use a styrofoam sanding block to buff off the dried dead skin from the bottom of my feet. It's best to use them after bathing or showering while your feet are softer. It's best to slightly wet the sanding block as well.
A+D Ointment for Dry FeetI suffer from dry, cracked heels. When my mother-in-law suggested A+D Ointment for my daughter's dry lips, I had an "Ah Ha" moment.
Use Lip Balm for Very Dry FeetI have very dry skin on the soles of my feet and nothing did the trick. I tried slathering a thin layer of my lip balm - Smith's Rosebud Salve on them and have been using it ever since. It's only 5 bucks per tin and works much better than the expensive foot creams I have tried.
Petroleum Jelly For Soft FeetHaving wonderfully soft feet is easy. Simply coat both feet at night with a generous amount of petroleum jelly and slip on a pair of white cotton socks!
For Softer FeetHaving cracked or dry feet. At bedtime, rub feet down with vaseline petroleum jelly. Cover with plastic wrap and put socks on. In the morning you will have softer feet.
