Okay, I am going to get right to it, because time is LIFE, and my ranty posts are long enough so my “stuff sharing” posts do not need to be.
I am one of those people who takes great care of my face (re: moisture, skin potions, etc.), but – for some odd reason – never my body and definitely not my feet. As a result, one of the things I often experience is extreme dryness of my feet and that feeling of tough, calloused skin. It ain’t cute on any level of life, and – while I know that, as a woman, I am supposed to suggest every inch of my body is soft like a baby’s touch and fragrant like flowers and free of cellulite, scars, and stretch marks, I am not about that (liar AF) life.
Accordingly, at least twice a year – a few weeks before flip flop season and immediately following its completion – I do these foot peels, and they are BLEEPING AMAZE. Like, disturbingly so. You will spend a day or so thinking, “ugh… this isn’t working… this isn’t working and then, BOOM, YOU ARE A GDANG LIZARD SHEDDING ALL YOUR SKIN! Like, EVERYWHERE. Legit, I cannot say enough how much skin peels (all into your socks, all over your sheets, all over the carpets…) and how both fascinating and absolutely gagworthy it all is. Side note: If you’re married/with kids/live with other humans, you may want to give them a heads-up so they don’t freak out thinking you’ve got some skin disease (people get skin diseases, and that’s okay – this is not me making fun – but no reason for someone to think you have one and be worried if you don’t)
The below are – not even embarrassed – MY FEET. 😯
I have tried several now – 4, to be specific (see proof from my Amazon order history) below – so I highly recommend just going with the one I’m recommending and that has 3350 reviews with an average of 4.5 stars. Note: If you have had a sensitivity to AHA (alpha hydroxy peels) in the past, definitely consult with a physician before trying.
So here’s my fave: 2 peels for $29.99 ($10 coupon at present; price changes frequently)
& here are some best use tips:
- Open one packet (= one pair) and review what you have received. There will be plastic booties that have the exfoliating solution inside. Do not open yet. Have everything you need for the whole process around you and figure out what movie or show you will be watching; I say this after being ill-prepared my first time (like stupid ish like soaking my feet but not having a towel or wearing my peel booties but not having socks, and it was all very annoying)
- Soak feet. Wash your feet with soap to get rid of any lotions, oil, sweat, dirt and then soak in warm water for anywhere to 15-30 minutes. Some people use a pumice to lightly exfoliate the top layer. Dry your feet. Some people also do a swipe of alcohol after soaking to make sure not a lick of anything to come between to you and the peel although I have never personally done this.
- Open one peel bootie at a time as per instructions. Wear comfortable longer length socks over the booties. This is a MUST in my opinion. First, it ensures safety should you – for any reason – need to get up during the peeling process. &, second, it (at least so I feel) helps maximize contact of the peel solution against your skin.
- I honestly don’t remember what the packaging for this brand says (most suggest at least 20 minutes but at least an hour), but I always let my peel absorb for an hour and thirty minutes to two hours.
- Enjoy your movie, show, nap, whatevs.
- Take yourself straight to a tub, remove booties carefully, and thoroughly rinse your feet. This is a must-do step. Dry your feet. Wear socks. Proceed with your day or head to bed.
- Don’t use lotion until your peeling process is complete as moisturizing can ruin the effects of your peel. Reminder: PEELING SKIN WILL EVENTUALLY BE EVERYWHERE.
- Be patient. Okay, sure, no one is patient re: anything – errbody wants clear skin in 24 hours and to drop 10 lbs in a week; it is just how humans are (I was this way) – and it is a dang shame. Few people people quickly while most peel starting in a few days. I personally like to resoak my feet in warm water on the second day and again throughout as I feel like this helps move things along.
- *Don’t pick at your peeling skin* Errmm… That’s what they SAY. Real talk, I could not resist picking at my skin. You do you, boos and don’t blame me no matter what you do.
- Your feet could be sensitive during this process – not typically in general – but, perhaps, if you go to Mexico and walk on hot sand sans flip flops or some other unlikely sitchu.
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