Beauty
Put Your Best Foot Forward
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Aug 18, 2005, 21:04

(ARA) – Most of the year, your feet are hidden in shoes, socks and boots, and you may not give them a second thought. But during the warmer months, feet come out of hiding as your sandals come out of the closet. Keeping your feet looking their best takes on special importance when they're on display. You also want to ensure your feet are healthy. Here's some advice on keeping your feet looking and feeling their best.
* Shop for shoes carefully – most people have a few pairs of shoes that they've worn only once because they were so uncomfortable. While it is easy to convince yourself in the store that the shoes will stretch, or somehow become more comfortable when you get them home, you know that won't happen. No matter how cute the shoes may be, or how great the sale is, don't buy them unless they fit.

* Break new shoes in gradually – of course you want the world to see that fabulous pair of strappy sandals you just bought. But before you wear them for a night on the town, spend an hour or two wearing them around the house to save your feet from painful blisters.

* Treat your feet to a pedicure – if you think of a pedicure as simply putting polish on your toenails, it may seem like an extravagance. But think of it this way: it's really about taking care of your feet, legs and toenails. You can indulge yourself by going to a salon to get a professional pedicure, or you can pamper yourself at home.

Giving yourself a home pedicure is a great way to relax, and you probably have all the equipment you need already. Start by soaking your feet in warm water. Use a nailbrush to clean under nails while they're soaking. After soaking, remove any old nail polish. Then, cut your toenails and file them. Gently push back cuticles.

Next, give yourself a foot massage using a quality foot lotion such as Foot Miracle. This unique, deep-penetrating formula softens callused and rough areas. Skin quickly “drinks-in” all the benefits leaving a renewed feeling of comfort and vitality. Foot Miracle is never sticky or greasy and always leaves your skin with a soft-as-velvet feeling. The fresh scent is an added bonus.

“Foot Miracle is used and preferred by professional practitioners, such as podiatrists and massage therapists, because it gives their patients the results they've been looking for,” says Devon Katzev, president of Straight Arrow Products, Inc., manufacturers of Foot Miracle.

* Don't forget the sunscreen – when you're applying sunscreen, be sure to include the tops of your feet if you're wearing sandals. It's easy to overlook this sensitive area which can be extremely painful if sunburned.

* Accessorize – have some fun and show off your fabulous feet by adding a toe ring. One of the summer's hottest accessories, you can find inexpensive toe rings to match just about any outfit.

A little tender loving care will keep your feet in tip-top shape and looking their best.

Foot Miracle is available through your local professional practitioner's office. For more information on Foot Miracle or where to purchase it, please call (800) 827-9815 or visit www.footmiracle.com. Courtesy of ARA Content

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