Beauty

Happy Feet: All you need to nurture your soles for summer

By Sarah Joan Ross on 7/7/2020

Here's a little sole survival for when the temperatures rise

FOOTCARE ESSENTIALS

We don’t need the findings from The Royal Society of Chiropodists to know that blisters occur more often in hot weather – we just need to look at our feet, covered in plasters, to realise that with summer comes sore soles and swollen ankles. And with no salon nurturing in sight, you need to up your at-home maintenance.

Here’s our editor-approved products to nurture feet when hot-footing it around town, park or beach in the heat.

BLISTER PREVENTION

PreHeels, £4.99
Prevent blisters and sore feet from even happening with this genius flexible spray that creates a breathable barrier between your foot and the shoe.
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Have blisters already? Here’s the remedy:
Blisters are often caused by the toe-stops of flip-flops rubbing between the toes or by sandals rubbing on bare skin. Try wearing them around the house first with socks on to stretch them a little. If you do get a blister, don’t pop it. Cover it in a plaster and if it bursts apply some antiseptic.

CLEAN MEANS SERENE: THE BEST CLEANSER, SCRUB & FILE

Foot Wipes by Margaret Dabbs, £12
Clean up your act on the go, (in this case, toes and feet) with specially formulated wipes. They’re infused with cooling and anti-bacterial extracts of witch hazel, apple and willow bark, and they mop up dirt from our dusty London streets, no more smelly feet.
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CND Marine Mineral Bath, £34.95
This is what they use in spas to soften and freshen feet – so why don’t you create a little zen at home too?
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Jessica Zenspa Revive Microdermabrasion Foot Scrub, £11.87 (was £16.95)
Scrub up thoroughly with finely ground volcanic pumice from the Mediterranean – it exfoliates your feet while a fruit acid complex encourages super-soft skin.
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Margaret Dabbs Professional Foot File, £24
This super efficient file removes dry skin in super-quick time.
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AWARD-WINNING CREAMS

L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream, £21
This ultra-nourishing shea butter loaded formula soothes the feet and also imparts a beautiful lavender smell - perfect for a foot massage.
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Aveda Foot Relief™, £20
Long-distance runners swear by this, and we do too – even if you’re just hot-footing around London. The herby smell is delicious, while the hard-working formula with fruit acids softens armadillo-like skin.
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INTENSIVE TREATMENTS

Footner Exfoliating Socks, £9.99
No rubbing or scrubbing required. This is a fast and effective solution for getting rid of hard, dry and cracked skin on feet, in one application. Be warned - you literally shed skin like a lizard.
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Nails Inc Thirsty Hands Super Hydrating Foot Mask, £9
Intensely hydrating treatment that achieves silky, smooth and supple feet. Powered by green tea, sweet almond and peppermint, which imparts a refreshing sensation.
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Starskin Magic Hour Exfoliating Foot Mask, £13
Removes dead skin without breaking a sweat, and reveals baby soft feet – akin to being in the pedi chair for an hour.
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REVITALISE TIRED LEGS & TOES

Guinot Gel Jambes Légères, £24.26
Once applied, the menthol activates and provides an icy cold sensation – akin to plunging legs into a glacial lake. It's great for taking down swelling and banishing puffiness quickly - an end to swollen feet and legs.
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Bloom and Blossom, Revitalising Leg and Foot Spray, £14
This helps to alleviate water retention and refreshes tired and heavy legs, swollen ankles and feet. Perfect for the commute or when you are in-flight.
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