Sizzling Summer Beauty
We've tested some of the great foot care products out on the market right now to deliver our favorite pampering finds for your hot, sweaty feet and tired legs.
Dr Scholl's Ultra Overnight Cream
For someone like me who has tried every kind of foot cream out there, I wasn't expecting anything special to come from using this http://www.promressesau.com/ one. Boy, was I wrong. I noticed a difference immediately in my dry, cracked heels. The packaging says you can also use the cream on your hands, knees and elbows, and it left my skin feeling so soft. I love the smell and it didn't dry up as quickly as other creams, which I loved. My feet are so soft since I've been using it at night and in the morning. It will definitely become a staple in my pedicure routine. -Melissa Landi, Executive Assistant
$4.99; Available at drugstores nationwide
Nicole for OPI Nic's Sticks
The last time I got my nails done was the day before Short
Bridesmaid Dresses my wedding - 10 years ago. Time and cost are usually my main excuses, so I'm very excited to report that this morning I polished both my fingernails and toenails with a Nicole by Opi Nic's Sticks in about 90 seconds and I have not stopped admiring my handiwork since. It's so easy to apply: it's like a paintbrush filled with nail polish that's fed onto the bristles with a click of your thumb. The best part is that it dries super fast. A fabulous way to make me feel snazzy even when I'm not dressed to the nines. Available in 20 colors ranging from black to white to orange and green. -Leslie Fink, Recipes Editor
$6.99; Available at Target and Wal-Mart
Gilden Tree Exfoliating Food Scrub
The first thing I noticed about Gilden Tree Exfoliating Foot Scrub in Kiran Forest is that it smells fantastic! It's creamy but not oily and lives up to its claim to reveal and protect soft skin. I found that this scrub helps to heal dry skin exposed to summer sun and heat, and it feels great especially after being on my feet all day. I didn't notice harsh chemicals in the list of ingredients so that is a major plus. This little pack contains a nail file, tweezers and a cuticle pusher. It's perfect to take along for last-minute improvements and touchups during long weekends or summer vacations. Just be careful pulling the kit out on the subway - the lid comes off easily and you don't want to lose those excellent tweezers. I used it every other night right before bed, and its fine grains made exfoliation more effective especially in the heel area, leaving my feet very soft and smooth. Right afterward I applied the moisture lotion, and I can't say enough how the smell of mint makes feet feel fresh! In the morning my heels still looked great. The spray worked best for me when I'd been wearing flats with no socks all Dresses
for Weddings day. It was quick and painless and my feet were unquestionably smoother. The finishing file calmed the little tags it created and left my feet much smoother than before. They roll around under your feet, and have a heat setting, so depending on how hard you place your feet down, it can be a gentle or more vigorous massage. It's quite pleasant; my only issue is that it hums a bit loudly for an office setting. -Rebecca Turner, Editor
$39.99; Available at Bed, Bath Beyond
Pampered Toes
I was so excited to try these after seeing an infomercial touting all the benefits of these wiggly, gel-filled contraptions. I recently bought a really cute pair of pointy-toed flats, but they make my feet a bit cramped after a day's wear. I slipped the toe separator on (under my desk at work) and within two minutes my feet felt much better. I've also heard of other wearers being able to reduce the appearance of bunions by wearing them to bed (under socks) for a few months - a much more palatable alternative to surgery! -Laura March, Production Coordinator