Protecting Your Feet From the Cold
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
As the temperature outside drops, the risk of cold-related injury to your feet increases. Prolonged exposure to cold weather can result in frostbite or--in the case of very humid or damp conditions—trench foot or pernio.You face a greater risk of frostbite and other cold-related injuries if you have poor circulation or nerve damage, have been consuming alcohol (increases body heat loss), or use products that contain nicotine. Here are some tips...
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How-To: Pedicure & Foot Hygiene
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
Pedicures aren't just about making your feet look good--they're about making them feel good, too. Here are some helpful tips to keep your feet happy in a safe way!1. Begin with soaking your feet in warm soapy water. They should stay in there for about 10 minutes to soften skin and nails.2. After soaking, take a pumice stone to clean and soft skin and nails to get rid of dead skin cells and calluses. You can also use body scrub, a Hindu stone, o...
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How to Take Care of Your Shoes
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
We’ve done a lot of guides on cleaning and polishing leather shoes, so this week we’d like to explain why. If treated properly, high-quality leather can last a lifetime. To maximize your investment on your footwear, you should take proper care of it.Leather is made from animal hide, which means it was once part of a living organism (sorry to remind you). When hides are made into leather, they are treated to remove anything that can decay. However...
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