Removing thick heel skin

fussyonion

I loved the exfoliating foot masks from Penney's but now they don't stock them anymore..does anyone know if they're still available?

Or if not, how do you get rid of really thick stubborn skin on heels?
It's not rough...not rough catchy skin, just thick and hard and it's getting me down.
I've tried the Pedi Spin but it's rubbish and I always moisturise after soaking my feet but it doesn't shift the thick skin.

Please help!

Stheno

Boots used do an overnight foot cream that was super, check if they have that?

I saw this on Facebook and actually posted it with a note trying to get someone else to try it first! I've no idea if it works, but sure here it is anyway

That only adds up to a cup, presume you'll need more than that for full sized feet like!

ElleEm

Some independent chemists are still doing the foot masks from Penneys. I use a foot file from the Body Shop on my heels and it does the job! It is really tough but doesn't leave snags like the Ped Egg.

fussyonion

Stheno wrote: »

Boots used do an overnight foot cream that was super, check if they have that?

Ooh I'll check it out, thanks

fussyonion

Deleted User wrote: »

I saw this on Facebook and actually posted it with a note trying to get someone else to try it first! I've no idea if it works, but sure here it is anyway

That only adds up to a cup, presume you'll need more than that for full sized feet like!

:eek: I'd definitely give it a go but if I lose several layers of skin I shall take you to Judge Judy, whoopsa, your Weetabix and all!

dee_mc

ElleEm wrote: »

Some independent chemists are still doing the foot masks from Penneys. I use a foot file from the Body Shop on my heels and it does the job! It is really tough but doesn't leave snags like the Ped Egg.

I ordered a load of them from McCabe's last week, reduced to 2.50 a pack! Might still be available online.

Semele

Have just posted this in response to another thread, so copied and pasted:

I give myself a pedicure on around a weekly basis in summer. My routine is to soak my feet in a basin of hot water with some sort of body wash in it (I like anything with peppermint or tea tree, like The Original Source one). Also a bit of hair conditioner in the water is very moisturising! Once I start getting prune toes I dry off my feet, then use a foot file, concentrating on the heels, balls of my feet and any hard skin around my toes.

http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/bath-bo...le-a-foot.aspx
This is the one I currently use and it's great- I like quite a heavy duty one! I've tried those Pedi-egg things that were big a while ago but found them useless, whereas the one I've linked to really takes off all the hard skin. I know some people say it's more effective used on totally dry feet (as in without soaking) but I have always found the opposite to be true. Have you ever rubbed your arms in a steam room and found dead skin starting to "roll" off?! Soaking your feet seems to have a similar effect on loosening the dead skin.

Afterwards I rinse, then use an exfoliating scrub all over (St Ives usually, not a foot specific one! Again, I like my heavy duty products!) Then rinse that off, slather on lots of moisturiser and stick a pair of socks over the top for the night. Attractive, it is not, but very effective!

lubie76

I ordered 5 exfoliating foot masks same as penneys one on ebay for 7 euro. Coming from hong kong so bit of a wait but will be worth it.. No more gnarly tootsies!

Faith

I have two of the Penney's ones left from last year, but I always use them and then don't bother to maintain

Semele, your link isn't working

Somebody please try the suggestion in whoopsa's post and report back!

Tabitharose

Faith wrote: »

Somebody please try the suggestion in whoopsa's post and report back!

doesn't really seem to according to this

http://www.hellawella.com/does-listerine-foot-soak-or-bath-really-work-putting-pinterest-test

Thephantomsmask

There wouldn't be enough alcohol in the listerine. The penney's ones were about 40% alcohol. Cheap vodka would do the trick with a bit of essential oil in it, the alcohol simply dries the skin out enough that it sloughs off.

Speedsie

I use a pink Tweezerman foot rasp, I think I got in boots for around a tenner. On the phone so can't embed image....here's a link http://www.beautyinmymind.com/misc/tweezerman-soft-grip-foot-file-review/

Soak feet in a basin of warm water for ages. Maybe out in some bath salts. When skin soft & wrinkly dry off & use the file. Slather on some very unctuous cream, currently using L'Occitane Shea foot cream, but like any think cream or butter, or indeed coconut oil.

Then cotton socks overnight (or as long as I can stand them).

Hey pesto, soft heels!!

ennis81

I bought the School Velvet smooth express pedi for €30 recently and its brilliant would highly recommend, I got mine in Lloyds Pharmacy reduced they are usually €50 bit pricey but well worth the money

fussyonion

ennis81 wrote: »

I bought the School Velvet smooth express pedi for €30 recently and its brilliant would highly recommend, I got mine in Lloyds Pharmacy reduced they are usually €50 bit pricey but well worth the money

I have a JML Pedi Spin and it's absolutely hopeless. The thing stops as soon as you apply pressure to your heel. It hasn't worked at all since I bought it.
So is this Velvet Smooth Express different?

Here's a pic of the one I have: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/1443571140_1/JML-Pedi-Spin-Pedicure-Pedi-Foot-File-Hard-Skin-Callus-Remover-Kit-Set.jpg_350x350.jpg

annascott

fussyonion wrote: »

I have a JML Pedi Spin and it's absolutely hopeless. The thing stops as soon as you apply pressure to your heel. It hasn't worked at all since I bought it.
So is this Velvet Smooth Express different?

Here's a pic of the one I have: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v1/1443571140_1/JML-Pedi-Spin-Pedicure-Pedi-Foot-File-Hard-Skin-Callus-Remover-Kit-Set.jpg_350x350.jpg

I agree. I have one of these too. Absolutely terrible and the attachment with the circular holed grater type attachment seemed rough edged and dangerous. I was afraid that it would cut into my skin. Used twice and pushed to the back of the cupboard.