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As a general rule, it is always nice to have soft feet - especially if you love to wear open-toed shoes, sandals and high heels, then you definitely want to keep your feet in prime condition. But let’s face it, everyone experiences rough feet at some time in their lives. Those high heeled shoes may look great and make you feel sexy, but they can also make your feet rough and callused. It’s not just the heels that cause this either. Being on your feet a lot, going barefoot, wearing sandals and even dry weather can all make your feet rough. Cute shoes can only hide ugly, callused heels for so long. When summer hits, you are going to eventually encounter a bare-all situation. If you perpetually suffer from rough and callused feet don’t worry. Following a few simple techniques a little time each day will give you the soft, smooth feet you have been longing for. Feet that are very rough and have been for a long time may take a little longer, but within a few days you will begin to see exceptional results.
OK, so what do you do? Luckily, it's very easy to make your feet soft and silky smooth. Best of all you don't even need to visit a spa to do it. With the help of a foot file, a few common household items, a pumice stone and some foot lotion, you can get your feet looking runway ready. Just remember these four easy steps: file, soak, exfoliate and moisturize.
Step 1: File Dry Feet
Just a few strokes will work wonders on rough, dry heels. Rinse the file with mild soap and water when done. You can remove unsightly calluses easily and effectively using any of the following:
Bliss Diamancel 10 Classic Buffer ($48 SkinStore.com) 
– adequately, quickly, and safely smoothes skin and removes calluses using DuraCrystal tips (i.e., no scary chemicals or blades).Step 2: Soak
Soak your feet in a warm bath. The time you spend taking a bath is generally sufficient for this, but if you are someone who takes a 5-minute shower, then you will want to properly soak them afterward (10 -minutes). Be sure not to soak them for too long, you don't want prune feet! Tip: For a great exfoliating soak for your feet, fill a basin of warm water and mix in three tablespoons of Arm and Hammer baking soda - it's like having a spa in your very own kitchen!
Step 3: Exfoliate
To produce new skin cells, cell replacement occurs constantly in the body. These new epidermal cells are made in the deeper layers of your skin. In order for the new skin to reach the surface, the older outer layer of skin must be shed, or exfoliated.
With the dryness of our feet that occurs during winter, along with the normal wear-and-tear of being on our feet all day in shoes that are less than ideal (from a foot’s point of view anyway), sometimes this shedding process just doesn’t happen quickly enough! Thankfully, a foot scrub and/or a good old-fashioned pumice stone can be used to do the trick.
Foot Scrubs
Do you want the same foot scrub treatment many upscale spas use, without paying the upscale price? Luckily, acquiring the perfect foot scrub does not require you to empty out your pockets. An inexpensive, easy-to-do foot scrub can be made from simple ingredients (e.g., Epsom salts) obtained at your local pharmacy. Here are two ways for you to have your very own do-it-yourself foot scrub that exfoliates and softens skin:
If you prefer an over-the-counter foot scrub, try Get Fresh Feet Down 'n Dirty Foot Scrub ($16.50 SpaLook.com). Loaded with pumice, walnut shells, moisturizing seaweed and aloe vera, this effective formula exfoliates and smoothes even the toughest and driest feet.
Pumice Stone
Once your skin is soft from soaking, get to work on rough, callused areas using a pumice stone, try Tweezerman Perdro Callus Stone ($20 Drugstore.com). Dip the pumice stone in some soapy water to get it wet, then use it on your toes, your heels, the soles - everywhere your skin is tough or dry. It should only take less than 5 minutes to do both feet. When finished, rinse and pat your feet dry.
Step 4: Moisturize Dry Feet
You can use any type of lotion for this, it doesn’t need to be expensive. If you have really dry skin though, you will probably want to use a specialized product specifically designed for the feet.
Recommended:
- not only does it work fabulously well, it smells amazing! Some Tips:
. You can always buy the non-handle type if you prefer, however. Keep in mind that smoothing your rough feet and reducing calluses takes time. It is a gradual process that will likely take a few days until you begin to see real results. It is simply not going to happen just by following these steps one time. However, if you follow these simple techniques a little time each day, you will get the soft, smooth feet you have been longing for.
How to Have Soft Touchable Feet - Tips to Treating Dry, Callused, Rough Feet
Extra Tip: For a Beautiful and Safe Pedicure
Now that you have your feet soft and smooth, you probably want to show them off this spring and summer with a nice, colorful, professional pedicure. When going for a professional pedicure, be aware that unsterilized equipment is a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to fungal infections, athlete's foot, and in the worst cases, skin diseases. In order to avoid such dangers follow these rules:
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