Beautiful Feet: Be Well-Heeled, Foot-Loose and Fancy-Free by Valery Amador
Okay ladies, time to tackle a subject that's not all its' 'cracked-up' to be! It’s time to take control of those dry, cracked, prickly heels and toes that stick to socks, slice and dice pantyhose and look, well, downright ugly.
So, what's a gal to do? Foot scrubs! Yes, we know that scrubs were originally developed for the body, but foot scrubs are now the rage for tootsies too.
For the complete dish' on feet, we turned to Shannon McLinden, founder of SummerSoles.com and creator of the Farm Fresh Foot Scrub...
[PLUS] Okay Shannon, what inspired you to create a foot scrub?
[Shannon] In formulating these scrubs, I wanted to combine the richest, softest skin care experience possible with the delicious, organic fragrances I remember from childhood visits to my friend’s family farm. This is why I combined the finest-grain, fresh sea salts and rice bran oil with ripe fragrances that embody homegrown goodness. The result is a silky feel to your skin that is immediate and long-lasting, with divine scents that linger.
[PLUS] Can you tell us more about the ingredients?
[Shannon] It is uniquely formulated around one distinguishing ingredient: rice bran oil. Long used in Japan and other parts of Asia, non-sensitizing rice bran oil is lightweight, non-greasy, and contains an exceptionally high amount of vitamin E and other potent skin antioxidants that deliver concentrated moisture to your feet.
[PLUS] We know this article is about feet, but can your foot scrub be used on other body parts distressed by the winter chill?
[Shannon] Absolutely! Although developed for feet, these exfoliating, nourishing scrubs are also great for hands, elbows and knees.
[PLUS] And what about men?
[Shannon] I thought this was an article on feet, not men!
[PLUS] LOL! Sorry, let us rephrase... Can men benefit from a good foot scrubbing?
[Shannon] Yes! After months of testing with women, we decided to give our scrubs the ‘ultimate’ test and spent eight months experimenting with the formulations on an array of men with decidedly unkempt feet and hands. We knew we had the right mix when at least two of the men admitted to keeping a jar next to the sink and additively using it like soap. With these unique scrubs, you’ll both want to cuddle up feet first!
[PLUS] Thanks for all the great information Shannon!
| Okay ladies, we hope that Shannon has convinced you to take care of your toes! And if you are looking for a foot scrub worthy of your tootsies, check out Shannon's Farm Fresh Foot Scrub trio set. It arrives in a charming chest-like box containing vintage-inspired, covered jelly jars reminiscent of homemade jams of yesterday. Yummy! |
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The set contains three 6-oz. scrubs bundled with pretty jar toppers and a wooden spoon for scooping up 3 refreshing scents that you, or your very lucky gift recipient, can dip into all year long:
- Early Apple – has the sugared tartness of crisp apple peels
- Sweet Cream – takes on the warm and velvety smoothness of fresh cream
- Whipped Honey – infused with the toasty amber fragrance of golden honey
So polish those piggies and hone those heels so you can put your softest, loveliest foot forward.
The Summer Soles Farm Fresh Foot Scrub trio set retails for $45.95U.S. and is exclusively available to consumers online at www.SummerSoles.com.
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