August issue tip to try

[Pat58]

OK, it's not a recipe, but it uses an ingredient in your pantry: After reading the pedicure article, I had to try the suggestion of soaking your feet in cider vinegar to soften really tough callouses. I didn't use it full strength, just added a pint of cider vinegar to the tub and enough hot water to reach the ankles. Then relaxed and gave the ole' dogs a nice poaching (maybe I'll add peppercorns and a bay leaf next time).

When I rubbed the callous areas with a pumice stone, tons of dead skin came off. After a cool rinse and massage with peppermint lotion, my toes looked almost as pink as a baby's! This is worth a try, for the price of some cheap vinegar.

Sorry if I grossed anyone out, but this was a great CL "recipe" I tried and will use again!

[Mamasue]

Pat58,

I have to give this a try! Cider vinegar will be on my list for tomorrow. How long did you soak? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[Laura B]

I did this too and it worked really well! I soaked in just vinegar (did not have very much so it was only up to the middle of my feet but was enough to submerge the rough bottom parts) for 15 minutes and then soaked in water and sea salt mixture (from Dr. Scholl's). Then I exfoliated my feet and put lotion on them - HEAVEN http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[Pat58]

Originally posted by Mamasue:
Pat58,

I have to give this a try! Cider vinegar will be on my list for tomorrow. How long did you soak? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif


I think about 15-20 minutes. My tootsies still feel great and I did an hour step aerobic class this a.m. and went shopping, too.

[Mamasue]

Thanks Pat58! I completely forgot about putting vinegar on my list today. Of course I remembered brown sugar, flour, butter, etc. for baking.........sending hubby to store tomorrow with this on list. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif

[shoyski]

Good idea, Pat! I'm going on "vacation" this weekend to a resort with my husband's company. Giving myself a pedicure was a great ego booster for the upcoming event.