Finding a good foot scrub can be the solution to constantly dry skin and cracked heels.
When it comes to taking care of the body, there is a certain consensus regarding the areas that will receive the most attention and that are normally treated as the most important. There are no limits when it comes to your face, hair, skin and nails. However, one of the most essential parts of beauty rituals often goes unnoticed: the feet. Responsible for taking you everywhere, it becomes a necessity to find suitable treatment for them. Thus, the foot exfoliant, for example, is a great option when it comes to taking care of your feet.
Foot scrub is a great option for those who want to renew their skin, as the particles in the mixture remove the roughest layer of skin and dead cells present there. It is common for products to still provide hydration, leaving them more beautiful and healthier. Furthermore, the exfoliant is also able to avoid stressful cracks and promote blood circulation in the region.
For those who suffer from excessive dryness, including exfoliation in your foot care routine is a good way to keep them soft. It is recommended to use the foot scrub weekly, or every 15 days. The technique is valuable, but overusing the product can cause a rebound effect, leaving the skin even rougher and drier than it already was. Therefore, it is important to be careful and always choose quality products.
Therefore, check out 5 of the best foot exfoliants available on the market below, as well as the price range and benefits of the products.
Foot scrub brands
There are thousands of options available on the cosmetics and foot care market. However, it is important to study the products and their benefits, as well as the quality: sometimes, the cost-benefit may not be worth it. All the products below have already been previously tested by beauty bloggers.
1 – Hydramatic
Hidramais foot exfoliating cream is an excellent option for those who want softer, more hydrated skin. Composed of microparticles of murumuru bark, which is rich in lauric acid, it promotes excellent exfoliating action, renewing the skin. Likewise, its formula is also enriched with cottonseed oil and silicones, which provides deep hydration. Its price varies between R$12 – 15.
2 – Bio Water
Likewise, the cost-benefit of Bio Acqua's clay exfoliant for feet and legs is good enough to consider purchasing it. The product promotes hydration and softening of the skin by removing dead cells, provided by its white clay compound. Furthermore, the Bio Acqua cream also contains mentholated essence, which offers extra freshness to feet free from dryness. You can find it in markets and cosmetic centers for R$12.00.
3 – Pomegranate
A popular brand when it comes to skin care, Granado offers an excellent pumice stone scrub option for your feet. The product contains paraffin and palm oil, which helps remove calluses and leaves feet extremely soft. Furthermore, it also comes with a delicious fragrance of fruits and flowers. The price of a Granado exfoliant can vary between R$16 – 20.00, depending on where it is purchased.
4 – Ekos exfoliant
Extremely natural, Ekos offers an exfoliating pulp option that promotes hydration and skin renewal. Composed of chestnut oil and other natural particles responsible for exfoliation, skin renewal, removal of impurities and increased hydration are something to look forward to. Furthermore, the product also promotes the stimulation of the production of structuring proteins. In this sense, Ekos' exfoliating pulp is a little above the price of others, costing around R$60.00.
5 – Footer exfoliating socks
Finally, the Footner exfoliating socks, which are extremely practical when treating dry feet. Above all, the product promotes softness and repair of heels on the first use, in just 1 hour. The socks perform a peeling that is capable of removing dead cells from the region, an almost clinical technique, but one that can be done at home and without pain. Footner's product, depending on where it is purchased, can cost more than R$70.00.
Homemade foot scrub
Still, it is possible to achieve the same effect as exfoliating products at home, with the help of some natural ingredients. Extremely easy to make, homemade exfoliants also promote hydration and softness, as well as being practical to use with an easy-to-purchase composition.
1 – Ginger and honey scrub
This exfoliant combines two incredible ingredients for a spa day. Ginger is responsible for promoting improved blood circulation, naturally powerful to stimulate the body. Honey, in turn, promotes deep hydration, freeing your feet from uncomfortable cracks.
Ingredients
- Ginger powder (1 spoon)
- Honey (1 spoon)
- Caster or crystal sugar (1 spoon)
- Sweet almond oil (3 spoons)
Preparation mode
Just mix all the ingredients well until it forms a paste, and then apply it to your feet. Spend some time rubbing the mixture into your skin in circular movements, especially in rough areas. Finally, rinse with warm water, dry well and apply a moisturizer.
2 – Essential oil and salt exfoliant
The union of rosemary, lavender and peppermint essential oils provides an extremely revitalizing exfoliation, while the salt helps to remove dead skin cells.
Ingredients
- Two drops of peppermint essential oil
- Three drops of rosemary essential oil
- Five drops of lavender essential oil
- Two tablespoons of almond oil
- Sea salt (110g)
Preparation mode
First of all, mix all the ingredients well. Then, apply the exfoliant to your feet, which must be wet, massaging them in circular movements for some time. Finally, you just need to rinse them with warm water and dry them with a towel. If you want, apply a moisturizer after the process. For best results, exfoliate at night and wear socks to sleep, prolonging the effect of the ingredients on the skin.
So, what did you think of this article about foot scrubs? If you are interested, also take the opportunity to check out Dry feet – Causes, treatment and hydration recipes
Sources: Tua Saúde, Dicas de Mulher, Wedding Blog
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