Put your smoothest and best groomed foot forward this summer as we get some expert tips from CCS who make Heel Balm and Foot Care Cream on how to present a fabulous foot.  

Then top them off with a smattering of pastel nail colour from Collection 2000. 

Be really fabulous and wear a different colour on each toe-nail. 

Easy steps for an effective regime from the expert - Emma Supple

‘’Wearing shoes can cause sweat to build up, and the excess moisture acts as a breeding area for fungal infections and bacteria. To prevent this building, wash your feet regularly, paying particular attention to between the toes. In addition, use a foot scrub or exfoliator to gently remove hard skin from the soles of your feet and heels.

Ensure your feet are dried thoroughly, remembering the area between the toes. Apply CCS Foot Care Cream daily to soften and smooth the skin. If your feet are in particularly bad condition, apply the CCS Heel Balm, which breaks down hard and thickened skin, helping to repair and relieve cracks in no time. Both products work with the body’s natural defenses to condition the skin and are designed especially for your feet.’’
 
 
Some Q&As:
 
What is the best way to alleviate cracked heels?
‘’Cracked skin on the heels of the feet is caused by excessively dry skin. For heels in particularly bad condition, use the CCS Heel Balm twice daily for seven days and see a notable difference in the condition of your skin; your heels will be softer and more supple and ready to take on the day. To prevent this hard skin from building up again, scrub or exfoliate your feet a couple of times a week. Dry the feet thoroughly and use CCS Foot Care Cream to encourage moisture retention.’’

 
Going on a last minute holiday…What is the best way to get supple feet in time?
‘’A daily foot care regime will help to get your feet looking ship-shape - combine this with your everyday beauty routine, to make life easier. Use a foot scrub or exfoliator to gently remove hard skin in the shower and prevent a fungal build up. Dry your feet thoroughly and apply CCS Foot Care Cream to condition the feet.

Doing this daily, will notably change the condition of your toes! To perfect your pedicure for holiday, trim your toenails by cutting straight across the nail and follow its natural shape. Paint your nails and make sure you use a base coat before-hand, to protect the nail from the colour bleeding into it. Then, apply a top coat to stop the varnish smudging.’’

 
Can I use a foot cream if I have athletes foot?
‘’It is important to make sure that you are dealing with athlete’s foot before you apply any cream. There are several other problems which can cause similar conditions to athlete’s foot which are not fungal infections; you should consult a podiatrist doctor for this.

To ensure foot infections do not return, make sure you care for your feet properly with a daily regime. Dry feet thoroughly and apply a special foot moisturiser; CCS Foot Care Cream contains urea which promotes re-hydration and moisture retention.’’

Should I use foot cream more so in summer or winter?
‘’Both summer and winter will affect the condition of your feet. Months in socks and shoes during winter can create a build-up of sweat and fungal infections. Try not to wear the same footwear continually, a break of a day or two will allow the shoe to aerate and also prevent unpleasant odours from building.

The summer sandal season may bring on calluses through strappy shoes rubbing on your feet. Many women are prone to this but supple skin is less likely to develop calluses or blisters. To keep feet pretty, soft and supple, apply CCS Foot Care Cream throughout the year.’’

 
What makes CCS Foot Care Cream better than the rest?
‘’The skin on the soles of your feet is five times thicker than anywhere else on your body. To penetrate these layers use a foot moisturiser containing urea, the vital ingredient, to promote re-hydration and moisture retention.

CCS Foot Care Cream contains 10% urea, a high level in comparison with other foot creams. CCS is therefore, more effective in controlling and softening dry, rough skin, keeping feet soft and supple to prevent the development of foot problems, such as dry patches, cracked heels, corns and calluses. ‘’

What should I bear in mind when buying shoes in summer?
‘’In the summer time, feet tend to swell because of heat. I would suggest buying summer shoes or sandals in a slightly larger size to allow for this. Opt for a natural material, such as leather, as this will allow skin to breathe and keep the feet at a comfortable temperature.

This reduction of sweat/moisture will prevent the bacterial build-up that causes smelly feet and infections. CCS Foot Care Cream is another natural product that will act as a preventative measure. CCS keeps feet soft and supple and will work with the body’s natural defences to condition the feet, helping to prevent excess moisture, and maintain an evenly replenished epidermis.’’

And finally....

Finish your tootsies off with Collection 2000 Hotlooks nail varnish:

and these sparkly sandals by Holster - available from www.rubbersole.co.uk