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Lucire pedicure guide 2005

Phillip D. Johnson can’t stand the sight of uncared-for feet, and gives his solutions for summer

 



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Initial cap TS SANDAL SEASON, and I have spent the past three months being thoroughly disgusted by the state of people's feet. Fetishists aside, there's nothing remotely beautiful about hammer toes, cracked heels and generally non-pedicured feet. It's an international disgrace. This is your wake-up call, folks. The following foot care products were thoroughly researched and tested by yours truly and are highly recommended for use not just for the summer months, but also all year round. Get with the programme. There will be a test after you are through reading this column.

Creative Nail Design, a family business, has parlayed its dominant and innovative presence in the professional hand and foot care beauty industry and since 1979, has become a global industry leader.

A turquoise-hued, fizzing mineral soak that soothes, cleanses and deodorizes feet, Creative Nail Design's Raw Earth FootClean (US$15·95/C$25 for 6·5 oz tin, 1) contain beneficial ingredients that is step one in the process to great looking and feeling feet. Citric acid, a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid, loosens surface dead skin cells; sandalwood and calendula oils are naturally antiseptic aromatherapeutic skin softeners, Malachite, a naturally occurring green mineral, converts to water-soluble copper to protect against free radicals and essential oils of grapefruit, lavender and peppermint blend harmoniously to create a clean scent.

The Raw Earth FootBuff (US$15·95/C$25 for a 5 oz tube) is a warming, water-activated foot scrub; the line's Raw Earth FootRub (US$13·95/C$21·0 for a 4 fl oz tube, 2) is a hydrating massage lotion filled with vitamins and minerals that leaves a satin finish.

Raw Earth products are available internationally in the top nail salons and destination spas. For salon locations, call 1 800 833-NAIL or visit www.creativenaildesign.com. Creative Nail Design products are also available at www.bebeautiful.com, Ulta Beauty Supply at 1 866 858-2266 and Trade Secrets at 1 888 264-7444.

Earth Therapeutics' tea tree oil peel-off foot mask (3) is an at-home, salon quality treatment that provides a soothing, cooling sensation that heals, softens and protects dry feet as it dries. The 30-minute treatment removes dead surface skin cells to soften hard skin and calluses and relax your entire being with the aromatic scent of citrus and wild mint, with the organic ingredients forming a mask that peels off with no residue once dry and is safe for use on all skin types. Earth Therapeutics' body and skin care products are available by calling 1 800 789-3579.

Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Foot Crème (4) is formulated to dramatically reduce skin cracks and rough heels, and is clinically proven to restore smooth, healthy looking feet in two weeks. Non-greasy and fast absorbing, it has a unique, patented combination of two effective ingredients: lactic acid, an effective AHA, and urea, an intensive, natural moisturizer, which work to address the toughest skin problems on your feet. It is available at food, drug and mass retailers nationwide. Retail price is $5·29 for a 3 oz tube.

Zia Natural's Ultimate Foot Scrub (5) contains a blend of skin-softening beeswax, lavaden, and vitamin E to soothe and soften tender feet, and white grain fine grains of natural silica to polish away rough, toughen skin. The line's Ultimate Foot Moisture Lotion revitalizes rough, aching or tired feet with a blend of shea butter, almond oil, peppermint and menthol. All of Zia Natural Skincare's formulas are eco-friendly and cruelty-free; and available at www.zianatural.com, Whole Foods and Whole Body stores everywhere.

Enjoy a muscle relaxing experience with Natural Selection's Zen Silk bath salts (3 oz tube, US$5; 21 oz bottle, US$14, 6). Available in eight scents, you can't go wrong unless you fight the good vibrations as the salts soaks into your muscles and soften your skin. Natural Selection Bath & Body products are natural silk and herb-based formulas for everyone and are available through www.NaturalSelectionBathandBody.com, Burke Williams Spas throughout southern California and the Allegria Spa at the Park Hyatt in Colorado.

Soothe Your Senses, Inc.'s new pedicure kit (US$32, 7) contains three brand new products for the legs and feet. The complete kit includes the Refresh Foot Bathe (8 oz jar, US$8), a fine blend of sea salts and dried chamomile that works magic on your feet to reduce swelling and replace minerals in your skin. The Renew Foot Scrub with chrome lid (8 oz jar, US$10) has Louisiana Cane Sugar that acts as a natural exfoliant; grapeseed, almond and jojoba oils that add extensive moisture; a blend of dried sage and essential oils of sweet orange to draw out toxins and reduce swelling; and essential oils of sweet orange to revitalize and heal the heels. The Replenish Foot & Leg Moisturizer (4 oz aluminum bottle, US$12) is a rich blend of almond, jojoba and grapeseed oils combined with essential oils of geranium rose (an anti-inflammatory), lemon (protects against bacteria) and ylang ylang (astringent), making it the perfect start for treating dry feet and legs. Also included in the kit is a wooden pumice stone and nail brush (US$4).

Aramis' Lab Series for Men has come up with a way for men to rejuvenate their skin in the privacy of their own homes and without the guilt, providing great results for every skin type. Lab Series for Men Skin Resurfacing Scrub (US$35 for 2·5 oz) is an at-home alternative to microdermabrasion. Micro-particles gently, but deeply, polish and resurface the skin to provide a healthier look and feel-with results that go far beyond those of a regular scrub. To maintain your skin's new overall look and feel, follow with the perfect companion, Lab Series for Men Skin Revitalizer (US$35 for 1·7 oz). The Skin Revitalizer utilizes a gentle, non-acid technology to continue the process of shedding dry flaky skin, which affect your complexion. When combined with the Resurfacing Scrub, the Skin Revitalizer continues improving upon the already accomplished benefits while helping to maintain the healthier look and feel of your skin.

Both Resurfacing Scrub and Skin Revitalizer can be found at select specialty stores nationwide, or online at www.labseriesformen.com.

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