This past weekend was great. Four days off in a row. As usual, I spent quite a bit of time gardening. My Teva sandals are fairly old but still sturdy and most importantly, comfortable.
I start most Saturday’s by using a callus file to remove the hard spots and callus buildup. Then I rub a good callus reducing cream all over my heels. This helps keep the skin soft while wearing sandals. I usually use Zim’s Crack Creme, Weleda’s Skin Food, or Total Foot Recovery Cream from Podiatrist’s Secret. I don’t skimp on the amount.
By the end of the day, the skin on my heels is dirty and has started to harden. Going in the pool helps but it is important to wash my feet at the end of the day. I am amazed at the amount of dirt finding it’s way into the pores and small minor cracks of my skin. Then I apply another light coat of the cream. This is repeated on Sunday.
This regiment has helped keep the calluses on my heels under control. I like wearing sandals but I know wearing them day after day, without proper skin care, will lead to calluses and hardened skin—and later cracks in the top layers of skin. I also use the cream several times on weekdays. There’s no sense in letting my skin go during the week even if I am not wearing sandals all day.
Take a few minutes and stop by your friendly neighborhood drug store and pick up a container of callus reducer cream. Use it and you’ll help your feet be happy.