Treat your tootsies right

Posted on 30. Oct, 2007 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Life

Neglecting your feet in the winter could lead to some ugly consequences like cracks in the skin and brittle toe nails.
photo by celeste da silva

They may be hiding, but they still need attention

Celeste da Silva
Life Reporter

As winter approaches, feet are going into hibernation for the cold months. But it’s still important to take care of them.
Mikhail Brown, a practitioner at the Humber spa,   said, “People should get them every two weeks. And between those two weeks you should try and work on them at home.”
She said pedicures usually take about 45 minutes to an hour.
For those looking to do a little something at home, “people should soak their feet, scrub them and moisturize them regularly.”
Brown also said foot care products are also essential for maintaing nice feet. “Invest in a pack of orange wood sticks, to push back cuticles and clean under the nail,” she said.   
Teresa Decicco, a cosmetician at Shoppers Drug Mart in Brampton said, “It is recommended that you soak your feet very well, on a regular basis, followed by any foot treatment,” she said.  
“It will remove scaly skin, treat your foot and stop it from cracking.”
Jacky Trichilo, 18, a first-year business administration student, laughed when asked if she got pedicures. “No I am a jazz dancer, there is no point in getting pedicures,” she said.
But she does take care of her feet at home.
“I use a foot scrub with beads and oils. It makes my feet feel nice and soft. I finish off by putting nail polish on them and I cream them too so they don’t get dry,” said Trichilo.  
So what happens when you choose to ignore your feet throughout the winter months?
Lana Le, owner of Millennium’s Nail Care in Mississauga, said it’s not a good idea to neglect them.  
“If you don’t care for your feet properly, you’ll begin to develop dry skin, especially around your heel area. You can also get ingrown toe nails and fungus can begin to grow too.”