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Post by PEAcan pie on Jan 27, 2023 0:41:02 GMT
My feet are so bad this year. Ugh Has anyone used one of these? If so, did they work for you? The reviews seem great, and the price is good. All tips and tricks are welcome! Electric Foot Callus Remover
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Post by PLurker on Jan 27, 2023 0:51:53 GMT
I have one similar to that. It works ok but not great. I added this to my curbside order. Tried this simple manual one and it works much better. And only $5 www.walmart.com/ip/716632597
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Post by PEAcan pie on Jan 27, 2023 1:35:24 GMT
I have one similar to that. It works ok but not great. I added this to my curbside order. Tried this simple manual one and it works much better. And only $5 www.walmart.com/ip/716632597oh maybe I will try this first.
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 27, 2023 1:51:42 GMT
I use the Omipedi (spelling ?) Anyways I use it 1x a week and make sure to moisturize my feet AM and PM with aquaphor. I also wear socks during the day.
That is the biggest help - socks to keep my feet from things like carpet that irritate the skin and cause cracks
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Post by berty on Jan 27, 2023 2:15:06 GMT
I have one that’s kind of like this. It runs on batteries and has little “sandpaper” rollers that are replaceable. It's ok, especially if you have weak hands or arthritis or something because the roller provides the movement so you use your hand less. I alternate between using this and a regular nail file on my dry skin. It helps, but you have to keep up with it. It’s not a cure all for dry feet, though. Honestly, I’ve tried this, feet peels, every type of cream, etc but I have yet to get really smooth feet.
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Post by librarylady on Jan 27, 2023 2:28:55 GMT
I don't use any device, but I use "No Crack" creme on my heels every night. It keeps my heels from having those awful cracks. I highly recommend it. You can purchase it online if you don't find it in the stores. I think I had to go to amazon last time as the store where I purchased it closed.
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Post by kate on Jan 27, 2023 3:10:24 GMT
I use Avon Foot Works Intensive Callus Cream and swear by it! I got it because I had an awful callus from a new pair of shoes, but - BONUS - it completely took care of my cracked heels as well! I tried a different foot cream for awhile, and nope - nowhere near as good.
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2023 3:37:53 GMT
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Post by Zee on Jan 27, 2023 3:38:18 GMT
Go get a pedicure by a pro and then get a pumice stone, keep it in your shower, and use it.
Put a thick cream or aquaphor on your feet with socks after each shower and pumice scrub. Or use that stuff for heel cracks but don't let them get to the point that they're cracked. Lotion is not enough for feet.
Do this daily or at least every other day and you won't have cracks and callused heels.
I've seen some really revolting feet in my day and none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. It's a great thing you can do for yourself, keeping your feet healthy.
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Post by Legacy Girl on Jan 27, 2023 5:02:06 GMT
Go get a pedicure by a pro and then get a pumice stone, keep it in your shower, and use it. Put a thick cream or aquaphor on your feet with socks after each shower and pumice scrub. Or use that stuff for heel cracks but don't let them get to the point that they're cracked. Lotion is not enough for feet. Do this daily or at least every other day and you won't have cracks and callused heels. I've seen some really revolting feet in my day and none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. It's a great thing you can do for yourself, keeping your feet healthy. Totally agree with this, and so does the nail tech who does my pedicures. I used to use the cheese grater type product, and she told me I was making the situation worse. According to her, when you remove the skin that way, your skin goes into overdrive to try to heal the skin that was removed, so it's a vicious circle. I've definitely found that to be true. Occasional pedicures and a pumice have solved my problem forever.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jan 27, 2023 5:08:55 GMT
I don't use any device, but I use "No Crack" creme on my heels every night. It keeps my heels from having those awful cracks. I highly recommend it. You can purchase it online if you don't find it in the stores. I think I had to go to amazon last time as the store where I purchased it closed.
The best price that I've found on this is from Duluth Trading Company. They have sales often enough that I usually get it 25% off and free shipping because there's always something DH or DS wants from there. It does work well!
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Post by maryannscraps on Jan 27, 2023 12:46:00 GMT
PurOrganica Urea 40% Foot Cream - No Pumice Stone - Callus Remover - Moisturizes & Rehydrates Thick, Cracked, Rough, Dead & Dry Skin - For Feet, Elbows and Hands - Made in USA a.co/d/hZxn8gRUse this after your shower. It’s very strong, so after my heel cracks improved, I only needed to use it a few times per week. It helps dissolve the dead skin and moisturize it. Great stuff.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 27, 2023 12:56:47 GMT
none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. That's really the key. Once you get your feet/heels back in shape, you have to add that care to your regular routine. It's *much* easier to maintain your heels than it is to rehab ones that have gotten cracked.
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Post by lily on Jan 27, 2023 13:15:51 GMT
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Post by elaine on Jan 27, 2023 13:16:43 GMT
I never had much trouble with cracked feet until this year. I tried a few things but then I got this stuff and OMG IT IS AMAZING. Two applications and my feet were baby soft again! Highly recommend but please don't buy it all out LOL! linkYour link takes me back to this thread. ☹️
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Post by peasapie on Jan 27, 2023 13:28:22 GMT
I use an electric sander on my heels once a week, plus cream every night before bed. I also use a callous shaver under one foot (from the way my foot hits the ground). It takes very regular care to keep feet in shape. I haven’t found any of the creams to be magic so far, and I’ve tried several.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 27, 2023 14:01:22 GMT
Honestly use Bag Balm (comes in a green tin can).. use that for a few days at night with socks on and your feet with thank you a million times. It's the best stuff ever.. Babies butts, elbows, hands, you name it. My doctor recommended it almost 30 years ago for diaper rash and I haven't looked back.
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Post by iowgirl on Jan 27, 2023 15:33:57 GMT
Baby Foot Peel! It will rock your world! If you follow the exact process of using it - soak your feet well before doing it, leave the bags on your feet for an hour, then wait. After several days soak your feet again (or take a long shower/bath). All that dead skin comes off in the most horrific/wonderful way. LOL The first time I did it I had thick cracked heels (not cracked to the point of bleeding!) and other thicker calluses on my feet. OH MY STARS - it was beyond belief! LOL I used them about once or twice a year now, but nothing was like that first time. The bottoms of your feet peel all over, but those thick calluses really come off. I used a pumice rock to help (wait at least 3 or 4 days before doing) But once it starts coming off, it really comes off. Here is a link to their site BABY FOOT PEEL I usually get mine on Amazon - but you want the real one. Get the FOOT PEEL. Plan on not doing anything for the hour the bags are on. I put some fuzzy socks over the bags, but it is difficult to walk. And plan at least a week where you don't want people to see your feet! LOL
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Post by guzismom on Jan 27, 2023 15:34:04 GMT
Go get a pedicure by a pro and then get a pumice stone, keep it in your shower, and use it. Put a thick cream or aquaphor on your feet with socks after each shower and pumice scrub. Or use that stuff for heel cracks but don't let them get to the point that they're cracked. Lotion is not enough for feet. Do this daily or at least every other day and you won't have cracks and callused heels. I've seen some really revolting feet in my day and none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. It's a great thing you can do for yourself, keeping your feet healthy. Totally agree with this, and so does the nail tech who does my pedicures. I used to use the cheese grater type product, and she told me I was making the situation worse. According to her, when you remove the skin that way, your skin goes into overdrive to try to heal the skin that was removed, so it's a vicious circle. I've definitely found that to be true. Occasional pedicures and a pumice have solved my problem forever. Me three...once I moved on from the 'cheese grater' and got a proper foot file, my feet are 100% better and with less attention too. I swear by Heeltastic foot cream; but it's become hard to find (and $$$ when I do)...so I will look at some of these recommendations.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 27, 2023 17:00:54 GMT
I use a metal pumice type scrubber in the shower. I also moisturize before I put on socks. Bag balm in winter, it contains lanolin which is a must for really keeping the skin from losing moisture. I also use aquaphor or CeraVe. I just ordered Kerasal based on a recommendation of a nail you tuber. It contains uric acid which is used in creams for heel cracks. She uses it on her cuticles at night. I don’t have heel cracks (thanks to all the steps I’m talking above) but they were starting a few years ago. We have bitter cold, dry winters which have taken a toll on my feet. I’m going to have DH try out the Kerasal when it comes. He’s started to get heel cracks and does nothing for his feet.
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Post by RosieKat on Jan 27, 2023 17:54:17 GMT
I used something like that for a while, and although it helped on the day of, it didn't really help much in the long run. I've had the best luck with a soak in the tub followed by using this or something similar (glass foot file) and then following up with using the Flexitol Heel Balm.
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Post by kimpossible on Jan 27, 2023 19:08:16 GMT
Best stuff ever! This is all I use.
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Post by FurryP on Jan 27, 2023 21:03:17 GMT
none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. That's really the key. Once you get your feet/heels back in shape, you have to add that care to your regular routine. It's *much* easier to maintain your heels than it is to rehab ones that have gotten cracked. A similar post to this from you years ago is what finally got me to not have cracked feet. Maintenance is key! Not that hard either if you do it routinely and that doesn’t mean you have to do pedicures on yourself. Thanks Spongemom Scrappants !
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 27, 2023 21:39:25 GMT
A similar post to this from you years ago is what finally got me to not have cracked feet. Maintenance is key! Not that hard either if you do it routinely and that doesn’t mean you have to do pedicures on yourself. Thanks Spongemom Scrappants ! Ahhh, that makes me smile. I’m sure I did preach that same advice because I know we’ve revisited this subject a number of times through the years. I’m glad you’ve had success with it!
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Post by scrapperal on Jan 27, 2023 23:38:12 GMT
These creams sound kinda harsh. Do they affect your hands or do you wear gloves when you apply them to your feet?
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Post by librarylady on Jan 28, 2023 2:07:33 GMT
These creams sound kinda harsh. Do they affect your hands or do you wear gloves when you apply them to your feet? The cream I use (see above) is like a very thick hand lotion--so thick it is a cream, not a liquid. It certainly is not harsh. I use it on my heels and elbows and any still on my fingers I smooth around like hand lotion on my hands.
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Post by snugglebutter on Jan 28, 2023 2:35:21 GMT
I use a metal pumice type scrubber in the shower. I also moisturize before I put on socks. Bag balm in winter, it contains lanolin which is a must for really keeping the skin from losing moisture. I also use aquaphor or CeraVe. I just ordered Kerasal based on a recommendation of a nail you tuber. It contains uric acid which is used in creams for heel cracks. She uses it on her cuticles at night. I don’t have heel cracks (thanks to all the steps I’m talking above) but they were starting a few years ago. We have bitter cold, dry winters which have taken a toll on my feet. I’m going to have DH try out the Kerasal when it comes. He’s started to get heel cracks and does nothing for his feet.
Which Kerasal product does this person recommend for cuticles? The foot cream or something different?
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Post by Zee on Jan 28, 2023 4:42:55 GMT
These creams sound kinda harsh. Do they affect your hands or do you wear gloves when you apply them to your feet? They're to keep the skin soft and moisturized, not sure why you think they sound harsh. They're not a foot peel if that's what you're thinking.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 28, 2023 6:52:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2023 11:29:06 GMT
Go get a pedicure by a pro and then get a pumice stone, keep it in your shower, and use it. Put a thick cream or aquaphor on your feet with socks after each shower and pumice scrub. Or use that stuff for heel cracks but don't let them get to the point that they're cracked. Lotion is not enough for feet. Do this daily or at least every other day and you won't have cracks and callused heels. I've seen some really revolting feet in my day and none of them got routine care or they wouldn't look like that. It's a great thing you can do for yourself, keeping your feet healthy. This. My BFF is a nurse that does wound care now, particularly feet. She has told me to keep my feet moisturized. I definitely recommend the aquaphor on your feet with socks. I do this overnight when I want to do like a deep treatment. Otherwise, I just will use regular lotion (Vaseline Extra something) every night before I go to bed. Once I month, I will fill up a big bowl with really warm water and epsom salts and soak my feet for 10 minutes. Then I use a flat foot file from BBW and sand my hoofs real good. Lotion up afterwards. Since I have been doing this, I have never, ever had cracked heels again. You just have to develop the habit. I think too often we treat our feet like red-headed step-children!
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