Winter dry, cracked feet [Archive]

WillyWonka

03-18-2007, 05:49 PM

Anyone know any good cures for dry, cracked feet? What causes feet to get so dry in the Winter?

jennylou

03-18-2007, 06:04 PM

When I got a pedicure last, the lady doing it said to use olive oil on my dry skin during the winter.

Standrea

03-18-2007, 06:39 PM

Really Heavy cream and socks!

Ericka_Jarett

03-19-2007, 08:42 AM

Friend of mine swears by vaseline and socks

eli1126

03-19-2007, 09:01 AM

I want to second wearing a lotion or oil with foot wear while you are trying to heal the cracks. Going without shoes and socks can make the problem worse! I would even recommend wearing slippers around the house to have an added protection. My friend has this so badly that her Ex-H used to sandpaper the cracks for her :eek: And she said that if the cracks weren't healed by summer, then they just got worse because she refused to not wear sandals!

Heidi9771

03-24-2007, 07:53 PM

Dry, cracked feet can be horrible and painful, but easily treated. I'm a firm believer that every woman should own the following:

1. Foot file. Keep it in the shower and use on rough spots every few days as part of the shower. I think the best one out there (and doesn't cost a fortune) is Dr. Scholls Swedish File (http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=8)

2. Not only thick, but exfoliating foot creme. Philosophys Souls Owner (http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/product_10001_10001_-1_25644_24015) is one of the strongest for dry feet. It keeps dry skin at bay by moisturizing and super strong glycolic acid for exfoliating.

sublime311

03-24-2007, 07:55 PM

I'm a big fan of Bag Balm (http://www.bagbalm.com/) for dry feet!

Smillow

03-25-2007, 10:41 PM

I have the worst dry cracked feet & nothing I put on them would help. This tool: http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Callus-Shaver-Foot-Pedicure/dp/B000BL1NLI has transformed my feet into "normal peoples feet"! I have to soak my feet before I scrape off all of the dead skin. Only when I get it all off can my feet actually absorb any lotions.

Heidi9771

03-26-2007, 05:35 AM

I have the worst dry cracked feet & nothing I put on them would help. This tool: http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Callus-Shaver-Foot-Pedicure/dp/B000BL1NLI has transformed my feet into "normal peoples feet"! I have to soak my feet before I scrape off all of the dead skin. Only when I get it all off can my feet actually absorb any lotions.

I have this too and LOVE it! It takes practice, but if you are careful enough to use it, it can make the world of difference.