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Foot oil to use overnight

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Ramblingrose22 Wed 30-Jul-25 21:50:56

The skin on my feet has become very dry and I have hard skin on my heels.

I would like to use an absorbent moisturising/hydrating foot oil or cream overnight to help with this and, to avoid grease getting on to sheets, I want to wear thin socks

Can anyone recommend a foot oil or cream and socks to wear overnight in bed? I am not diabetic so don't need products suitable for diabetics.

Shinamae Wed 30-Jul-25 21:55:08

You can buy socks specifically for this purpose in Poundland they’re like little cotton ankle socks I use them myself..
I just use a generic moisturising cream on my feet..

butterandjam Wed 30-Jul-25 22:06:26

I'd recommend Bio Oil. It's light, very healing to skin and smells lovely.

I can't sleep in any garment that fits closely , has to be loose and baggy so I'd borrow DH's socks.

twiglet77 Wed 30-Jul-25 22:29:49

I love the cracked heel cream from Home Bargains.

LadyGaGa Wed 30-Jul-25 22:55:19

I always buy foot cream from the Mercadona supermarket in Spain. Not at all helpful I know! But as long as it’s got Urea in it it should do a good job - I find CCS Foot Cream from Boots very good. I just wear fluffy cotton socks from Primark.

Esmay Wed 30-Jul-25 23:28:09

I use Johnson's baby oil on my very dry feet
I wear socks after application.
I don't know if Oilatum is still available but anhydrous lanolin is the best solution .
And please be careful not to slip in the bath or shower .

NotSpaghetti Thu 31-Jul-25 00:22:26

This brand works very well - I've used the foot and heel one - but it isn't an oil:

ccsfootcare.co.uk/

Shinamae Thu 31-Jul-25 00:35:44

NotSpaghetti

This brand works very well - I've used the foot and heel one - but it isn't an oil:

ccsfootcare.co.uk/

I’ve just ordered this from Amazon on your recommendation….🤗

Magenta8 Thu 31-Jul-25 00:39:11

Although it is not oil, O'Keefe's overnight foot moisturiser is good, so is their hand cream.

BlueberryPie Thu 31-Jul-25 02:52:59

I think you need a pumice stone or something like that to remove the hardened/calloused skin.

Then any oil, moisturizer, lotion or whatever that's emollient should work.

windmill1 Thu 31-Jul-25 03:11:32

I've using Vaseline Advanced Repair moisturiser daily since I had my toes amputated some years ago. As Blueberry Pie suggests you need to use a pumice stone regularly to remove dead skin from the scars and rub the moisturiser well in, twice a day. Cheers.

JackyB Thu 31-Jul-25 07:53:32

A beautician who I used to go to for my feet said she used "old tennis socks". I've never played tennis, but old cotton socks would do just as well.

JackyB Thu 31-Jul-25 07:54:47

Has anyone tried these foot packs that you can get? Are they any good?

Fleur20 Thu 31-Jul-25 08:02:48

Try Soap and Glory, The Righteous Butter.. £9.99 from Boots.. it is simply wonderful.. does the job in one night.. use old socks but it will not stain bedding.

Retread Thu 31-Jul-25 08:12:28

JackyB

Has anyone tried these foot packs that you can get? Are they any good?

I've recently used a good, really hydrating one from Poundland, Honey and Almond. Avoid the harsh ones that peel your skin!

woodenspoon Thu 31-Jul-25 10:12:55

Burts Bees honey foot cream or LOccitane foot cream work very well for me. I wear thin trainer socks from M&S in bed or soft cotton slippers during the day after I’ve rubbed in well.

NotSpaghetti Thu 31-Jul-25 10:14:33

I hope the CCS does the job.
It worked quickly for me.
🤞

woodenspoon Thu 31-Jul-25 10:16:20

The CCS does look good. Which would you recommend?

Dee1012 Thu 31-Jul-25 10:27:33

I use O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Overnight cream...I think there's another version too.

It's not too expensive and I find it works really well.

Largolass Thu 31-Jul-25 10:48:41

L’Occitane foot cream is excellent.

AskAlice Thu 31-Jul-25 11:09:55

My daughter bought me some Champney's Heel Balm last year. It works a treat on heels, but I use it all over my feet to keep them soft and pink. Just a tiny pea-sized amount is enough for each foot. I'm scraping out the last of it from the tube now, but she's promised me some more for Christmas!

Astitchintime Thu 31-Jul-25 11:15:03

Magenta8

Although it is not oil, O'Keefe's overnight foot moisturiser is good, so is their hand cream.

This
Great products

NotSpaghetti Thu 31-Jul-25 12:40:46

I used the CCS Cracked Heel Repair but would definitely look at others in the range for "maintenance".
I used it initially for about 3 or 4 days and subsequently just now and then.

NotSpaghetti Thu 31-Jul-25 12:41:50

(That was in reply to woodenspoon)
It was recommended to my mother-in-law by her podiatrist.

woodenspoon Thu 31-Jul-25 12:49:57

Thank you. I’ve ordered two tubes for £13.99 off eBay. Brand new of course.