Having such a busy lifestyle, I always end up putting off my pedicure appointments for a later date which means I miss out on giving my feet some regular TLC. What eventually happens, is my feet bear the brunt of my neglect and that’s not cool. While I manage to do the bare minimum of cleaning my feet, filing my nails, and applying polish, I don’t really get all the benefits of a salon manicure with this basic at-home ritual. Skipping my manicure sessions has deducted many points from my foot care game. The lack of thorough exfoliation regularly made my feet appear dry and dull. And simply going for a pedicure once in a while will not reverse the damage that has already been done.
So, I took matters into my own hands and considered trying out an at-home foot peel. The product intrigued me and it promised to deliver major rejuvenating results. Here’s what happened.
What Are At-Home Foot Peels?
Foot peels are basically chemical peels that help exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Similar to chemical exfoliation products for your face but at much higher strength, these peels help soften the skin on your feet and give them a new lease of life. They treat calluses, cracks, fine lines, rough patches, and other skin concerns plaguing your feet. OTC foot peels usually come in a pair of socks, each filled with a chemical solution. All you have to do is wear those socks for a certain period as instructed on the packaging . Then take them off and wait for it to deliver results. Foot peels usually deliver results after 1 – 2 weeks as this is how long it takes for the old skin to peel off completely and baby soft skin to come to the surface. The peeling can be considered as downtime because you won’t be able to wear sandals or anything that exposes your peeling feet during the time. But trust me, the end results are totally worth it!
How To Use Foot Peel At Home?
Step 1: Wash Up
No matter what skincare product or routine you’re trying out, always begin with clean skin. In this case, wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water to remove all dirt and impurities from your feet. Pat dry with a clean towel and move on to the next step. I used my favourite shower gel with warm water to clean my feet and for a therapeutic cleanse.
Step 2: Solution Socks
Get your foot peeling socks out of the packaging. You will have to cut open the socks at the ankles where it is indicated so that you can put your feet through them like any regular pair of socks. Once you cut open the ankles of the socks, wipe your feet and put the socks on. Use the fastener at the ankles to secure the socks around your ankles so that they don’t slip off. Now wait for 60 minutes or the recommended on the packaging, to wear the foot peeling socks. I wore them for 60 minutes and then took them off. I proceeded to wash my feet after taking off the socks and then I moisturised my feet.
Step 3: Heal & Peel
I did not see any instant results as that’s not how these babies work. The packaging recommends that the feet remain moisturised at all times. Then comes the wait for the skin to shed over 7 to 10 days. I followed the instructions to the T and kept using foot cream whenever required. The peeling began after a week, but I continued to moisturise and let the skin peel off by itself. It took two whole weeks to complete the peeling of old skin to reveal bright and soft feet.
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My Experience Trying An At-Home Foot Peel
I was skeptical at first and didn’t really think this product would work, but boy was I wrong! I witnessed results that no salon pedicure could ever deliver. My feet looked impeccably groomed and felt soft and smooth. There were no signs of roughness, dark skin, fine lines, or dullness. The peeling process was not at all painful but I couldn’t show my bare feet in public during that time. Nevertheless, going through that downtime was absolutely worth it. The foot peel reversed all the skin damage and literally made my feet feel as if I never missed a pedicure appointment in my life. Moisturising my feet throughout the peeling process helped get rid of the shedding skin quicker without any irritation. I literally couldn’t believe how well this worked out.
Opting for a foot peel or not, having some foot care essentials at home is ideal. We recommend:
I will definitely be using a foot peel treatment in case I have to skip out on my foot care routine again. Try it out if you think the skin on your feet is in need of a miracle.
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