luvtcrz Posted June 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm sure we have all had the same problem; dry, cracked heels. In preparation for my August, Mexican Riviera cruise. I am trying to find THE BEST way to get those soft, smooth feet. I have tried several different pedicure files and scrubs. None seem to really do the trick. Let me know what works for you. Thanks, Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I bought a cheap "emory" board at Wal-mart--2 sided, one coarse, one not so coarse. Then, after I "file", I use Neutrogena Foot Cream...works WONDERS! My feet look like a child's, now! Do it every night before bed---you don't want to walk on carpet or floors after you've applied the cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtcrz Posted June 26, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I bought a cheap "emory" board at Wal-mart--2 sided, one coarse, one not so coarse. Then, after I "file", I use Neutrogena Foot Cream...works WONDERS! My feet look like a child's, now! Do it every night before bed---you don't want to walk on carpet or floors after you've applied the cream. Would it work just as well if I sleep with socks on? I have a one year old who still needs a bottle at night so I do get up and roam sometimes in the night. I don't want to ruin the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chair123 Posted June 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've had a lot of luck with the Heel of Approval from Bath & Body works. I just soak/file my feet and then cover my feet in it and put on my crocheted socks (which can look a little silly - but it works) Then when I wake up.... girly feet again! Yeah! I also have a bad habit of leaning on my elbows, so they get pretty knarly too -- this stuff will take of that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtcrz Posted June 26, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Crocheted socks sound awesome. I live in Mesa, AZ. It is HOT here in the summer, and wearing socks to bed is to say the least very uncomfortable. The crocheted sock thing may make it a little easier for your footies to breathe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFParrtHd Posted June 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Heel Balm by Flexitrol - the best I have ever found. You can find it in the footcare isle at the drug stores. I use it with socks and works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurspag Posted June 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I've found that using my Ped Egg after I shower, followed by a good moisturizer works wonders. I often put some lotion on before I do to bed too. My biggest problem is that with such wide feet, I get callouses quite badly on my baby toes. :-( Those too respond well to the Ped Egg and moisturizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammycakes Posted June 27, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 27, 2009 light coat of vaseline and socks works wonders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keylimepie Posted June 27, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Kerasal ointment at night with cotton socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie T Posted June 27, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 27, 2009 "Foot Remedy" works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted June 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 27, 2009 One of the very few Avon products I use is the cracked heel therapy, I use it every morning. I sometimes see women with their heels hanging off the back of sandals or flip flops. Make sure your shoes fit properly, don't go barefoot and you may find your heels don't crack nearly as much. Regular pedis really keep down the cracked heels as well. I keep a standing appointment every 4 weeks year round so the dry skin doesn't get a chance to build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I can't sleep with socks on, but I keep slippers in case I have to walk before the cream has a chance to "dissipate"! You just don't want to work lotions or creams into carpet---it will cause soil to stick like glue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casinovisitor Posted June 27, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Crocheted socks sound awesome. I live in Mesa, AZ. It is HOT here in the summer, and wearing socks to bed is to say the least very uncomfortable. The crocheted sock thing may make it a little easier for your footies to breathe in. I am in AZ too. I was advised by my nail tech not to use emery for filing because of the dry air in Az the cracked heels will respond better to pumice. I always slather my feet with a shea butter product and wear socks around the house and to bed. Bath and Body works body butter products smell delish and contain shea and jojoba butters.....I love the sensual amber and the pomegranate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted June 27, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Jelly Bath every couple of weeks and Curell Targeted Therapy Foot cream.. I also have a pedicure once a month with the Jelly Bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbelle Posted June 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Natalie- I have the same problem even with regular pedicures. We recently returned from Alaska where I stopped again at Glacier Smoothie in Juneau. What I got there last year was not doing the trick, so in talking with the owner I came upon a product called "Still A Girl Foot Swirl". It was the the third step of three, but since I did not need the first two products I just bought the one. It is wonderful! So smooth and it will actually soak in to you skin rather than sit on it. I love it and it was only $8.00! They have a website, glaciersmoothie.com. Go to the speacialy products called "Wilderness Woman Foot Rescue". I plan to email them as well and let them know how much I like their cream... Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maadimom Posted June 28, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Heel Balm by Flexitrol - the best I have ever found. You can find it in the footcare isle at the drug stores. I use it with socks and works great. This is a miracle cream. It made a huge difference in just one night. I just rub it all over my feet and put on a pair of footies and great baby feet. I buy mine at Walmart & Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajpack Posted June 28, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I use Aquaphor and socks around the house. I file them with Diamancel buffer....expensive, but so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne G. Posted June 28, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 28, 2009 One of the very few Avon products I use is the cracked heel therapy. I use Avon's Cracked Heel product on my hands, too, when I get cracked skin on the pads of my fingers. Works as good as it does on the heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRed Posted June 29, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I too use Avon cracked heel for my feet. I recently went and had a pedi, she worked on my heels for a long time, and since then I have also been using the Avon sloughing cream. You put it on right after a shower, wait 60 seconds then rub off the dead skin. It doesn't work wonders on my heels, that takes more effort, but it does leave the rest of my feet (and pinkie toes too) feeling wonderfully soft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtcrz Posted July 4, 2009 Author #20 Share Posted July 4, 2009 This is a miracle cream. It made a huge difference in just one night. I just rub it all over my feet and put on a pair of footies and great baby feet. I buy mine at Walmart & Target. Heel Balm by Flexitrol - the best I have ever found. You can find it in the footcare isle at the drug stores. I use it with socks and works great. Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'll start with the Heel Balm and move on to another if this one doesn't work for me. Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white.sand Posted July 4, 2009 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I love Mary Kay's Extra Emollient Night Cream. You cna put it on at anytime. It is kind of greasy at first but doesn't take long to soak in. I put it on thicker sometimes at night and wear socks. Also, on flip flop days, you can put some on and it will give the illusion of softer heels. I also use a pumice stone every few days in the shower. Regular salon pedicures help too but are not really necessary as you can DIY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolyn928 Posted July 4, 2009 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2009 This sounds crazy, but I use Bag Balm (for cows) and it works WONDERS!!! My skin is very sensitive and it doesn't bother me at all. I've bought it out of a farm and garden catalog, but I think someone said it was available in the pet section of wal-mart now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFParrtHd Posted July 5, 2009 #23 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'll start with the Heel Balm and move on to another if this one doesn't work for me. Natalie Natalie - good luck. I think you'll like the Heel Balm. Come back and let us know. Dona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyflannigan Posted July 5, 2009 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Mr. Tweezerman makes a callous remover, which is basically a blade that shaves away dead skin. Make sure you soak your feet for at least 5 minutes to soften before you use it. You can follow up with a special pumice for smoothing feet. At night, I wear the special moisturizing socks and sometimes apply Bag Balm or other moisturizer. I have frequent spa pedicures at a salon I trust, but only I use the callous remover on my feet. In So. Cal, we were sandals year 'round, so it is important to have good looking feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comoxvalley21 Posted July 5, 2009 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi This is cheap but amazing. Before bed, slather your feet with vaseline, then wrap them with Saran Wrap(any brand will do) and put on socks. You won't believe how soft your feet will be in the morning. CAUTION: Your feet might be slippery in the shower so take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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