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Post by iowgirl on Apr 24, 2017 12:11:09 GMT
I have never had a pedicure. I just don't like the thought of someone touching my feet, and I am also somewhat paranoid of getting a nail fungus from them. I know - overthinking it for sure on that one. But .. I do like my feet to look nice. I think I read about the Baby Foot peel here. I have used it a few times, and WOW - does it ever work. I think the first time was the most dramatic because it got rid of some major callouses on my feet. Beware if you google it - you are going to see some major skin shedding  I need to do it again and I wish I had thought of it a few weeks sooner, because it takes a while to quit shedding! LOL Does anyone else here use Baby Foot or another brand of foot peel? What are your thoughts on any other brands? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2017 12:22:55 GMT
The thought of anyone touching my feet makes me queasy! I've never used a peel, I use a Ped Egg and these little boots once a week to keep the skin soft. In between a use Soap and Glory Heel Genius.  |
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Apr 24, 2017 12:48:07 GMT
I ordered some Baby Foot packs once, and when they arrived they were actually some Chinese off-brand and I was too afraid to use them!
I keep meaning to give it buy some again (legit ones) and try them. My feet are just awful these days and I never have a chance to get a pedicure.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2017 12:50:53 GMT
Baby Foot is very popular here in Japan. I bought some thinking I would use it, but I only have one small callous on my foot so I haven't used it yet. I'm kind of scared that all my skin will perl off and I'll be left with painful tender skin on the souls of my feet.
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Post by imkat on Apr 24, 2017 13:04:45 GMT
How long does it take to complete the peel?
Are your feet tender afterward? I mean calluses are there for a reason.
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Post by Gennifer on Apr 24, 2017 13:49:31 GMT
I love Baby Foot. My feet are nice and smooth now, and ready for sandals!
The peel itself is only an hour or so, but your skin sheds for about 2-3 weeks afterward. No tenderness for me, and I've done it 3 times.
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Post by maryland on Apr 24, 2017 14:40:57 GMT
I should have done one in the winter! Usually April would be fine for me because I live in Pittsburgh and sometimes we wear winter coats and boots through April! But this year it has actually been both sunny and warm! So I have been wearing flip flops!
So would you probably not wear sandals for 2-3 weeks after doing it? I have never done one before.
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Post by BoilerUp! on Apr 24, 2017 14:54:02 GMT
I love Baby Foot. My feet are nice and smooth now, and ready for sandals! The peel itself is only an hour or so, but your skin sheds for about 2-3 weeks afterward. No tenderness for me, and I've done it 3 times. How frequently do you feel you need it done after the first time? Also, do you have pedicures for the massage/polish or is that advised? |
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Post by iowgirl on Apr 24, 2017 15:02:24 GMT
How long does it take to complete the peel? Are your feet tender afterward? I mean calluses are there for a reason. It takes a little while for your feet to stop peeling. I would say at least 2 weeks, but you can manage it during that time. I have found that if I use a exfoliating cloth after my bath, it helps with the light fine skin that peels off the top of your feet. You get a much thicker peel off the bottom of your feet. I use a pumice stone to help finish off the heavy caloused area. A nice coat of lotion helps it no look so 'peely" after you have exfoliated most of the loose stuff off. My feet were not tender at all - but OH my! They were so soft! So would you probably not wear sandals for 2-3 weeks after doing it? I have never done one before. It is somewhat manageable with lotion and exfoliating - but it would be better in the 'off season'  I found that it worked the best if I had a nice long soak in the tub, and used a pumice stone on my feet before wearing the bags with the peel. It says an hour, but I went a little longer. Don't plan on doing much when the bags are on. Have a good movie ready to go. You can't really walk around in them. I did put a pair of slipper socks over them just to make moving a little easier. A long soak also helps get them peeling a few days later. My daughter just did it after a shower and hers never really peeled much. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 24, 2017 15:10:40 GMT
I've done the Baby Foot peel twice now and love the results! DD introduced me to them last year. The last one I did was in Feb. I have extremely dry feet and even with getting a pedicure monthly, the peel really helps my feet. Since we live in sandals and flip flops here, I suspect I will need to do it again in June/July. The Baby Foot brand is a bit pricey, but compared to the cost of a pedicure it's a bargain!
I find that the major peeling starts around day 5 and continues for a week. Probably taking a bath almost nightly helps the process along a bit. I just wear ballet flats when I go out during the peeling stage.
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Post by TXMary on Apr 24, 2017 15:12:16 GMT
I used it once and didn't notice a big difference. I was going to try it again, but suddenly flip flop season is upon us and I don't want to be peeling for weeks. I'm using a callous eliminator now and my "cheese grater". That's working very well. I would try the baby peel again...but not until winter.
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Post by Gennifer on Apr 24, 2017 15:21:32 GMT
I did it for the first time last spring. I did it again in the fall before a trip to Hawaii. And again about a month ago. I plan on doing them twice a year, although it says you can do it as often as monthly. I've heard that it works better if you soak your feet first, but I never have. I sit down on the couch, put on the booties, and then pull a pair of socks over the top, which compresses the booties (and the solution) around my skin. I also massage my feet a little to make sure it gets everywhere, like between my toes. I watch a movie, and then shower afterward to rinse off the stuff. It tingles slightly for me then, but it might be because I like hot showers. You're not supposed to use any lotion while they are peeling, as it will prolong the process. I think it's better to just get it over with, personally. It's also recommended to soak your feet daily to help speed things up, so I plug my shower drain so I'm standing in a few inches of water. Within a few days, the thicker parts (callouses, around the heels, etc.) will start peeling. Like, even wear socks to bed, because it is nasty. After that, it works it way to the top of your feet, which is more like a flaking. A good rub with a towel when you get out of the shower will help the skin slough off. I only avoid sandals when I'm in the heavy peel stage, which is the first week or so. After that, it's not super noticeable... just looks like dry skin, or maybe a slight sunburn that's flaking. It's the only thing I've ever done that got rid of the cracking around my heels! |
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