Ask Charlie - September Issue

Ask Charlie - September Issue

Marsha Power

Hello Gorgeous! We all know the summer attire in Texas is shorts, tee shirts and flip flops, and while flip flops can be cool and comfortable, they can be hard on our feet. They expose our feet to the elements and offer no support, which means our feet slide around causing friction and pressure on our skin that often leads to dry skin and calluses. That’s not a good look! Calluses form when our skin is protecting itself from that friction and pressure. Rather than give up the cool and comfortable flip flops my tip is to pay attention to your feet and give them special care, so they won’t look ruff and dry. I talked to Garbo’s nail technician, Ashley Moreno, about what to do. She is an expert on how to care for dry feet and calluses, so I asked her for some professional advice to share for self-care. She recommended these easy steps for caring for your calluses and dry feet: 1) Use a pumice stone or file made for your feet at least once a week in between pedicures. 2) Use a heavy foot cream at night ( AVEDA’s Foot Relief is a great one) and put on a pair of socks. Ashley added that doing a foot balm is good. She said after you shower, you should apply an oil to your feet. After the oil absorbs, then apply a heavy cream and slide your feet into a comfy pair of socks you can sleep in. The next morning remove your socks to see and feel the difference. If you have any questions, you’d like me to answer, please email me at askcharlie@garboasalon.com. Until the next time, “Take care of your feet…so they won’t look … ruff, ruff!”


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