anyone use Lactic acid on their feet?
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enjoys freebies · Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:00 pm Quote

on the heels particularly and also for cuticles? Or is there something else that works better to slough and keep smooth? (beside buffing it and having pedicures)

Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:14 pm Quote

I use the Microplane foot file

www microplane com

It takes about 2 minutes. Saves me so much time!

I could never commit to putting lotion on, plus your skin is greasy and you either slip in your shoes or it grabs dirt from the carpet and it's too hot for socks in summer.

enjoys freebies · Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:23 pm Quote

I should get a microplane. They are metal right? I have one from Brazil that they use at the spa I go to for pedicures and I love the feeling but it takes a long time. It is a wooden paddle thing. I agree - can't ever seem to get used to the feeling of the greasy feet, especially in the summer. I thought those metal ones made the skin jagged. It is soothe? Is that the brand or are there many of them out there.

enjoys freebies · Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:04 pm Quote

I use lactic acid 10% and also glycolic acid 50% but only on my soles where the skin is very thick. It's OK but what I need is a thick cream with AHA or BHA in it. I normally use a glass type pumice bar.

enjoys freebies · Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:09 pm Quote

guapagirl wrote:

I use lactic acid 10% and also glycolic acid 50% but only on my soles where the skin is very thick. It's OK but what I need is a thick cream with AHA or BHA in it. I normally use a glass type pumice bar.

Wonder if you could just make it. I was thinking of adding some to this huge chunk of shea butter I have.

enjoys freebies · Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:03 pm Quote

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

enjoys freebies · Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:59 am Quote

My hubby uses Lachydrin, with lactic acid. Very good for dry feet, but greasy. He fell in the shower one time after using it the night before and forgetting to be careful.
We also have a swedish clover file and a microplane and they do help, but a good lotion is essential afterwards.
Badger balm makes a good foot balm that helps with odor as well.

enjoys freebies · Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:16 am Quote

daydreamingda wrote:

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

My friend always sprinkles her shoes with baby powder to soak up the moisture in shoes to prevent them from getting smelly. I know this won't help to get the smell off your feet, but it will help them from smelling in the first place.

enjoys freebies · Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:41 am Quote

SnowWhite wrote:

daydreamingda wrote:

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

My friend always sprinkles her shoes with baby powder to soak up the moisture in shoes to prevent them from getting smelly. I know this won't help to get the smell off your feet, but it will help them from smelling in the first place.

A friend of mine puts her shoes in the freezer from time to time to remove the smell from them. She claims it helps.

Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:49 am Quote

Yes, it is metal. It's so much faster than the regular ones you will not believe it!

As far as needing lotion goes, I don't find it really scratchy but I do finish up with a very quick buff of my Tweezerman foot file and then I don't need any lotion at all.

enjoys freebies · Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:16 am Quote

guapagirl wrote:

I use lactic acid 10% and also glycolic acid 50% but only on my soles where the skin is very thick. It's OK but what I need is a thick cream with AHA or BHA in it. I normally use a glass type pumice bar.

Hi guapa. Do you do a foot "mask" or do you make up a solution and apply it under lotion or by itself?

enjoys freebies · Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:20 am Quote

daydreamingda wrote:

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

Hi daydreaming, I use Jason's Tea Tree body powder in my shoes and on my feet. It helps a lot. Also, if you don't already, make sure you wash your feet well every time you shower (some people don't think of it). I use a combination brush and pumice "tool" and brush my feet everywhere where I don't use the pumice end. Also wearing mostly cotton socks helps a lot too b/c of the natural fibers.

enjoys freebies · Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:33 am Quote

daydreamingda wrote:

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

Soak your feet in Listerine and spray a mist of Listerine inside your closed-toe shoes. If you use a plastic shoebox for the foot soak, you can re-use the Listerine several times before throwing it out.

enjoys freebies · Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:36 am Quote

daydreamingda wrote:

do you gals know any ways to get rid of the smell on the feet? Embarassed

Try putting a fabric softener sheet in your shoes after wearing them. It will help to neutrilize any odor that has built up in your shoes. Also, don't wear your shoes 2 days in a row and don't wear sythetic socks--your feet can't breathe. My brother has had the worst smelling feet his entire life and this worked for him.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:03 am Quote

Thank you ALL for all the brilliant ideas! I must try tonite!!

amnie, I do wash my feet thoroughly everytime Cool

... the problem is my feet sweat too much... so after wearing any shoes for more than 1/2 hr, they become smelly!! Sad

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:14 am Quote

Hmmm....as usual, you ladies have given me a great idea! Idea

- I still have .5 oz.of Alpha Hydroxy glycolic acid peel left that I quit using and wasn't sure what to do with.

The consistancy is like water, so I applied some avocado oil around the nails, then dropped in the glycolic acid and massaged for 5 minutes before rinsing off. Cuticles still aren't super soft, but hopefully after a few more treatments all the dead skin will slough off...If this works, the feet are next! Very Happy

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:19 am Quote

daydreamingda wrote:

Thank you ALL for all the brilliant ideas! I must try tonite!!

amnie, I do wash my feet thoroughly everytime Cool

... the problem is my feet sweat too much... so after wearing any shoes for more than 1/2 hr, they become smelly!! Sad

Don't feel bad I have the same problem. My solution is to wear sandals almost year round Laughing

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 4:48 pm Quote

For smelly parts try a suppliment of Zinc. 25-50mg a day for about a week should stop the funk, then maintain with 10-15mg (whats in a normal multivitamin). You will want to eat this with a meal though, because Zinc can upset the stomach.

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:09 pm Quote

I love the microplane foot file! Sometimes you don't realize what amazing work it is doing until you look and see what all came off your feet

QVC has a great combo offer for a microplane foot file with two heads (the grater and a buffer), a jar of foot balm, and a longer handle than the original one:

Microplane 4-piece Remove, Smooth, and Hydrate Foot Care Set
Item Number V25812
QVC Price $24.25
Introductory Price $21.93
Shipping and Handling $4.72
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail

I find this one even better than the Microplane Orb I already had. The "grater" on this one is bigger and the handle makes it easier to work with.

For the smell of feet, Dr. Oz was recently on Oprah recommending soaking feet in a strong tea solution. Supposedly it's the tannins that help dry out the excess moisture, etc. On a followup show, many people said they tried it and it worked for them. See http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20070426_350_110.jhtml

enjoys freebies · Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:14 pm Quote

anixia wrote:

For smelly parts try a suppliment of Zinc. 25-50mg a day for about a week should stop the funk, then maintain with 10-15mg (whats in a normal multivitamin). You will want to eat this with a meal though, because Zinc can upset the stomach.

Thx for the suggestion!! i will definitely try it!!

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