Wrinkles on Your Toes?!
How many of you have actually thought about preventing aging on your feet?
I wouldn’t be surprised if you haven’t…heck! It didn’t dawn on me until yesterday as I was checking out my tootsies as we drove to Santa Barbara, and I gasped in horror!
My toes are beginning to have wrinkles on them, they look older and the skin on my big toes feel rough! I really don’t remember them looking like this a few years ago.
‘I need to spread the word’ I thought, so here we are. Derma Diva Rosa and Marcy to the rescue.
I remembered an article I read recently where a dermatologist talked about applying the daily SPF to the feet in the summer time due to their constant exposure to UV radiation, and as a prevention for skin cancer.
Considering the fact that I’ve lived in warm climates my whole life, I can see how some sun damage has accumulated.
I just can’t get over it. How could I have overlooked this part of my body?
I mean, I’ve applied sunscreen on my face, neck and chest religiously (maybe obsessively?) for the last 15 years, since I was 17 years of age (which keeps people thinking I’m almost 10 years younger than I am, and I’m ok with that 
However, I certainly don’t want my feet to be the part of my body to give away my age!
Take a look at your feet. Are they looking fabulous or funky?
If they are looking fab (and if you want to keep them looking that way for years to come), or if they’re not and you need some foot rescue solutions pronto, here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to exfoliate the feet three times a week. We recommend Natura Bisse’s Glyco Skin Body Exfoliating Lotion (just apply and rub in. That’s it! Layer your other products as needed.) The great thing about this product is it’s a wonderful exfoliation for the face as well. You could also use it on your back, if you’re having breakouts or in the bikini area to prevent ingrowns. It also helps soften calluses. Just keep in mind that a little bit goes a long way!
- After exfoliation it’s important to feed the skin anti-oxidants (yes, even on your feet!) You can apply a minimal amount of any serum/anti-aging product you’re using on your face, or better yet, use one of the many products sitting in your cosmetic graveyard that you don’t like for your face! Great way to put that spent money to use so it doesn’t go to waste.
- Be sure to put lotion on your feet to keep them hydrated. Regular body lotion should be fine. Again, if you have some facial cream that made you break-out or that you hate the smell of, use that.
- Lastly, in the daytime, apply some sunblock to your feet if you’re wearing sandals or thong slippers (don’t worry about closed-toe shoes.)
You should be seeing results in no time! It doesn’t hurt to give those lovely ladies (or gents) that do our pedicures something pretty to look at while they polish our toes.
Remember, it is about preserving our youth, but it’s also about our health. Being the largest organ of the body, it’s important to care for every inch of our skin, especially the bits that are exposed to the elements and UV radiation.
What’s more, you should also apply this treatment to your hands, which is another age-giveaway. This area receives the most damage (aside from your face) and the back of your hands have much thinner skin than other parts of your body.
To your skin’s health (and to youthful feet!)
The Derma Divas.
P.S. Apply Natura Bisse’s Glyco Skin Body Exfoliating Lotion, before your serum and moisturizer.
