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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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