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Sago Tue 01-Mar-22 10:51:43

I decided to take drastic action to get my feet sandal ready.
Invested in a foot mask that apparently makes your feet shed all the hard skin.
5 days ago I bathed, put on the gloopy bootees and sat for an hour whilst the potion did it’s stuff.
Today I’m shedding skin like you wouldn’t believe!
It’s wonderful, I would post a pic but it’s not for the feint hearted?.
I would thoroughly recommend these masks.

sodapop Wed 02-Mar-22 20:32:46

Yes take care with products like this. There have been reports of serious problems following their use. I agree with Madsashell

GrauntyHelen Wed 02-Mar-22 19:27:15

I've spent years toughening my feet up so I didn't blister and bleed when I wore sandals folk will just have to suffer my feet

Shizam Wed 02-Mar-22 19:11:39

Did one of these, product bought from boots range. Did a great job exfoliating (and shedding everywhere!) skin. But did not touch the horrid hard skin on heels. I need a farrier!

Pudding123 Wed 02-Mar-22 19:07:00

Madashell??

Madashell Wed 02-Mar-22 16:58:08

Please do not use anything like this if you are diabetic, have any form of circulatory problems, are fairly old with fragile skin, or if you have had cellulitis.

Please also be wary of corn plasters or products with salicylic acid in, also foot creams with more than 5-10% urea. Do not use cracked heel cream for longer than a few days. These 2 products can cause the skin to break down and allow infection to take hold.

If you have athlete’s foot (usually starts between toes 4-5, open skin red and sore) ask the pharmacist, or GP for treatment asap - the fungus can travel into the nails which can take a vv long time to treat.

A daily application of any moisturiser on the feet is best - but be careful not to stand on flat slippy surfaces straight afterwards (falls). Do not apply moisturiser between the toes (fungus). If your legs have got too long for you to reach your feet a long handled wooden spoon could be used as an applicator (you may not want to use this to stir your soup afterwards.)

Look after those trotters you’re going to need them for a very long time!

Rosie51 Wed 02-Mar-22 16:13:55

I used these once years ago but had forgotten all about them. I remember having to shake dead skin out of my socks for a few days once they started peeling. I never pulled at the peeling skin thinking that could leave sore spots? They certainly looked heaps better! Must order some and get done before sandal weather arrives. No way can feet be exposed that are mid treatment grin

Allsorts Wed 02-Mar-22 16:05:30

Be careful, if you’re shedding skin so fast it leaves them open to infection.

Casdon Wed 02-Mar-22 15:47:10

Only if you have a lot of dead skin Mamma7, in which case you probably do need to use it. After the first time it’s not so bad I found.
My only word of caution is that it does leave your feet delicate (not sore, but like a baby’s feet). I went on a walking holiday just after I had done mine, and I did get a few blisters, which served me right.

Mamma7 Wed 02-Mar-22 15:41:10

Friends tell me you shed dead skin for days and days - not convenient for me, will stick to pedicures.

sharon103 Wed 02-Mar-22 15:16:47

I feel there's going to be a sudden surge in the sale of foot masks smile
I'm definitely get some.

I'm not diabetic but are these safe for diabetics to use?

Milest0ne Wed 02-Mar-22 14:37:41

A. T I C idea. A bit of self indulgent luxury would be a trip to Iceland and an afternoon in the Blue Lagoon. The volcanic gravel will abrade your feet leaving them feeling great. The skin care is also an added bonus.

Yammy Wed 02-Mar-22 14:26:21

I have packets of these languishing in a cupboard bought by DD in a pampering pack and never dared give then a try. I certainly will now but not when DH is around I can hear the sarcastic comment already.

Daisend1 Wed 02-Mar-22 14:12:20

Thank you for sparing us the details grinMore than happy with your recommendation.

Gwenisgreat1 Wed 02-Mar-22 13:09:35

Well, I never knew such things existed! But yes, my feet would indeed benefit from such treatment, so thanks for mentioning it!

dustyangel Wed 02-Mar-22 13:08:52

As someone who is in danger of getting a bed sore after a compulsory week in bed because my heel is too”soft”, all I can say is be careful.

Esspee Wed 02-Mar-22 12:40:38

I am rather mean when it comes to spending money on myself. I have bought the exfoliating booties from B&M. I think they cost £1 and took a couple of weeks before the peeling started.

Witzend Wed 02-Mar-22 12:20:25

Thanks for this - I will get some before the sandal season.

The other thing (this is gross, sorry) but I’ve suspected for quite a while that I’ve got a fungal infection in a toenail - without doing anything about it.

Last week I bought an ‘advanced’ treatment kit from Boot (Boots own) - it only needs to be applied twice a week, and I really can see a difference already.

I’ve meant to treat it before but always left it too late - obviously have to leave off nail polish and I couldn’t bear the sight of my feet without polish in sandals.

crozzybird Wed 02-Mar-22 12:16:50

Does one sachet do both feet ...very interested in trying these smile

HannahLoisLuke Wed 02-Mar-22 12:11:23

GrannyGravy13

These are my favourite, unfortunately they are from the ^long river company^

Why unfortunately? We’d have been in dire straights during lockdown without such companies.
I’m going to order some now.

StoneofDestiny Wed 02-Mar-22 11:38:00

I've used them - but make sure you have no cuts on your feet.

Nonnadiana Wed 02-Mar-22 11:34:47

I have used foot masks for the last three years.they are great

Baggs Tue 01-Mar-22 14:56:10

GrannyGravy13

Baggs

I'm actually shocked. But perhaps you all can't actually reach your feet to give them a rub where they need it with pumice stone once or twice a week and then rub in a smidgen* of moisturiser.

*What's left on your hands when you just done your face.

I do that as well Baggs I am just a beauty product junkie…

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Aveline Tue 01-Mar-22 14:22:59

I love to go for a luxury pedicure before getting my feet out for the summer. It's the only 'beauty' treatment I have so I don't grudge the cost.

GillT57 Tue 01-Mar-22 14:06:12

These masks sound just the job for when I unveil my poor feet to the world after a winter of socks and boots.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 01-Mar-22 13:55:21

Baggs

I'm actually shocked. But perhaps you all can't actually reach your feet to give them a rub where they need it with pumice stone once or twice a week and then rub in a smidgen* of moisturiser.

*What's left on your hands when you just done your face.

I do that as well Baggs I am just a beauty product junkie…