It is a very difficult time for a lot of people. Many are currently shut up in their homes with limited expose to the outside world.
Keeping a good footcare routine now is very important. It may seem trivial in light of the hardship that some are going through but we don’t want to add to an overloaded healthcare system.
Keeping your feet in tip top condition through a lock down can be relatively easy. The key is keeping a routine. Make it part of your list of essential tasks.
Planning your footcare routine
With waiting times for online shopping going up, planning ahead can be useful. You don’t want to run out of your favourite foot cream.
Without bulk buying, make sure that you keep an eye on when things like hard skin removing rollers start to go low.
Keeping to a regular schedule can be helpful when treating persistent foot issues.
Top Foot Care Essentials
CCS Professional Foot Care Cream 175 ml
One of the leading brands for many years. CCS is favoured by Podiatry professionals and public alike. The cream is a great addition to your foot care kit. It has a subtle perfume with a smooth coverage. Not sticky. It absorbs quickly and is great at treating mild hard ski on the feet. A little bit goes a long way.
Things we like
- Light inoffensive smell
- Good coverage
- Soaks in nicely
Things we didn’t like
- Hard to find bargains
- Very expensive on high street retailers
- No samples available
Check out our CCS Footcare cream review
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BOMPOW Electronic Foot File
One of two entries from the hard skin removers category. The BOMPOW is a simple, well known device in the electronic foot file space. It uses a built in 1500mAh battery. Depending on how bad your hard skin is this may run out pretty quickly. Available in pink and blue (how modern!) with two spare rollers, a charging cable and plastic roller guard.
Things we like
- Battery powered.
- Replaceable Rollers.
- Good price to value ratio.
Things we didn’t like
- Inbuilt batteries are prone to degrade if not used regularly.
- Not waterproof.
- Needs to be recycled effectively at end of life.
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Own Harmony Electric Hard Skin Remover for Men
No 1 Best Seller
The second entry from the Electronic hard skin removers group goes to the very popular Own Harmony. Marketed at men this hard skin remover is a great choice for the chaps. It looks a bit like a beard shaver. Macho silvers and blacks make it the perfect choice for “guys”!
Things we like
- Three extra rollers.
- Lots of positive user feedback.
- waterproof to IPX5 rating rinse proof.
Things we didn’t like
- Inconsistent reports on battery life
- Potential supply issues with rollers
- Occasional problems with motors
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Foot File Foot Pedicure Tool
No 1 Best Seller
If you’re looking for a manual foot care hard skin remover then this simple kit of three is proving very popular. Consisting of a two files and
Things we liked
- Cost Effective
- Simple to use
- Robust
Things we didn’t like
- Requires skill to use
- Can be tiring
- Difficult to clean
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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Foot Magic 60g
Palmers Cocoa Butter Foot Cream 60g
Another popular foot cream, the Palmers cocoa butter formula is a tried and tested cream. Ingedients: Petrolatum, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Isopropyl Myristate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 60, Fragrance (Parfum), Propylparaben, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Beta-Carotene (CI 40800), Limonene
Things we liked
- Pleasant smell
- Effective moisturiser
- Cost effective
Things we didn’t like
- Nothing, there’s nothing we didn’t like!
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Foot Detox Pads
These are a popular yet controversial choice. Many believe these are just pseudo science and have no health benefits. There marketing certainly suggest there’s something in this interesting foot treatment.
Things we liked
- Rose and Lavender types
- Very sticky
- Free 30 day detox diet plan!
Things we didn’t like
- Do they even do anything?
- 26 years Japanese research, what research?
- Claims weight loss through feet?
Foot Detox Pads Organic Natural Detox Foot Pads.
Purederm Exfoliating Foot Mask Papaya & Chamomile Extract
Not for everyone, this drastic foot peel kit is great at doing just that! Foot peeling. Foot treatments like this take all the hard work away. Making troublesome hard skin on the feet shed off! Make sure you follow the instructions.
Things we liked
- Easy to use
- Little effort
- Cost effective
Things we didn’t like
- Oh, my skin is shedding off!
- Can feel weird or unnerving
- Needs repeat purchase
Purederm Exfoliating Foot Mask
Metatarsal Pads – Gel Sleeves Forefoot
Metatarsal foot pain is a common problem especially with the older population, Wearing of the metatarsal head can cause painful feet. When the metatarsal head gets thinner then wearing a gel pad can help alleviate the soreness.
Things we liked
- Comfortable
- Well cushioned
- Simple to wear
Things we didn’t like
- Can get smelly if worn too long
- Can get squashed
- Not great for big feet
Metatarsal Pads – Gel Sleeves Forefoot
Fresh Feet Dead Sea Bath Salts Foot Soak 300g
Infused with peppermint and tea tree, these bath salts make a perfect foot spa ingredient.
Things we liked
- Smells great
- Simple to use
- Makes for a great addition to your foot spa
Things we didn’t like
- Can sting if you have any small cut or abrasion
- Can run out quick if used regulary
Fresh Feet Dead Sea Bath Salts Foot Soak 300g
NatraCure Cold Therapy Socks
The Natracure cold therapy socks are a novel idea. They incorporate pockets that you can place cold therapy packs. Strap Fabric Content: 100% Nylon Gel Pack Fabric Content: 65% Polyester, 35% cotton. Great for relief from inflammation or arthritis.
Things we liked
- Great idea
- Cold packs included
- Nice colour
Things we didn’t like
- Not suitable to walk around in.
- Pockets stretch over time.
- Can fall between foot size ranges.
One important point to also think about is the footwear you choose. As we’re locked down then comfortable wide fitting footwear is a must. If you need some help choosing the right wide fitting footwear then check out this article.
Summary
Being stuck indoors in isolation is bad enough. Keeping a good foot care routine is just one way of maintaining yourself that makes you feel better. One day we’ll look back on this and wonder how we got through it. But we will!
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