Why is it that summer, a time renowned for days spent in sandals, strutting through the sand and sun, comes with its fair share of feet problems? Well, ladies, that’s because those very things that characterize the season are actually the causes of some of your biggest podiatry woes. “Wearing flip-flops exposes your feet to air and sun which can be very drying and leads to calluses,” says Fleury Rose, celebrity nail artist and creative nail director at Wild Oleander, a nail salon in Brooklyn that specializes in handmade scrubs inspired by classic cocktails. “Walking on sand is actually naturally exfoliating; you just need to counteract the drying effect of the salt water by washing your feet with soap and moisturizing after the beach.”
But, what about when you’re not at the beach? We tapped Rose for all her best tips to help maintain soft feet all summer long right at home—no pedicure appointments required!
1. Treat your feet to the ultimate beauty sleep.
The same way your face benefits from overnight treatments, so can your feet. Rose recommends coating your feet in lotion, covering them with a cotton sock and slipping into bed to let your feet reap the benefits while you catch some Zs. Even better? Try an ultra-rich cream designed for the skin on your feet, like Glytone’s Ultra Softening Heel and Elbow Cream. Formulated to hydrate and renew skin, thanks to a vitamin E and glycerin-rich formula, this cream will lock in much-needed moisture, so you can wake up to softer, smoother feet the next day. Read more
