FEET
What can I do to get my winter-weary feet ready for sandals?
Getting a good night’s rest is not only health- ful, it induces others who see our well-rested faces to perceive us as more healthy and attractive than those who are sleep-deprived, according to research by the Karolinska Institutet, in Sweden. The study is the first to demon- strate that the objective of getting our “beauty sleep” is the right thing to do.
~ British Medical Journal
solvent that the Environmental Protec- tion Agency has linked to mild to severe problems with respiratory and nervous systems as well as kidney and liver func- tions. These less toxic polishes require more benign removers than conventional noxious-smelling acetones. Always apply them outside or near an open window. Even better, achieve a smooth, clear shine without any polish using a nail buffer. It’s a quick, inexpensive way for men and women to sustain a natural, finished look.
In a word, exfoliate. Rub away calluses and thickened, cracked skin with an em- ery board, and then relax while soaking feet in Epsom salts to soften skin, and rub gently with a luffa or pumice stone. Foot scrubs containing salt or sugar granules invigorate and increase circulation, espe- cially if they include peppermint, rose- mary or tea tree oil within a moisturizing Shea butter or organic foot oil. Exfoliating creams, similar to facial exfoliates, but stronger, also help peel away withered winter skin. Always be sure to apply a moisturizer to protect the newly exposed skin. Remember to soften elbows and knees, too.
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