Potion for pretty heels! Pedi Med Foot Care Cream

Cracked heels not only do not look nice, they can be painful as well. It can have many causes such as frequent contact with detergent or floor cleaners to diabetes. Mine came about because of how frequently I dance which causes lots of friction and abrasions.

Most often however, our feet are the most neglected parts of our body. Probably because, they're not what everyone looks at most of the time (like our faces). So if you have really cracked and chapped heels like me and most of my family, unfortunately. I absolutely recommend trying out Pedi Med's Foot Care Cream.

Pedi Med Foot Care Cream is developed to treat dry and irritated skin by acting as a moisturizing barrier. It prevents roughness and skin dryness from developing which is commonly associated with diabetes.

Squeeze out a small amount depending on how much you want to apply, although a thin layer worked just fine for me, and apply it all over the heels and other dry or cracked parts of the feet.

Leave it out to dry for a few minutes and the cream will become just a thin layer which may feel just slightly oily. I usually apply this before I go to bed so I wouldn't have to walk around and leave cream all over the floor or in my shoes. Apply twice daily on clean feet. Three times is alright, depending on how dry the skin is.

I got this from my sister who was using it at that time, and here's the result of applying just once every night for 5 days:

When it comes down to treating cracked heel, no one does it better than Pedi Med. You can get it at $13.90 from pharmacies and some drugstores. It's fast, easy to use and affordable which makes it such a grey product. The product will last you a long time since just a small amount is needed for each application. Definitely a keeper!

What do you think of Pedi Med Foot Care Cream? Share your thoughts with us!

Love,
Lois

Smooch-worthy lips the organic way! Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm

Want some lucious lips?

If you've read my post on how to get soft lips, you would know that I have really dry and chapped lips.

Here's another problem, my lips were perpetually in a sickly colour. They were dull and pale and all my friends either thought I was sick or really tired. So I turned to tinted lip balms. I figured they would be able to give me the moisture and nutrients a lip stick wouldn't have as much, and yet deliver the same colour as one.

I decided go organic for my lip balms as the thought of swallowing all those chemicals 24/7 weren't exactly appealing. So I headed to Sephora to try out the Burt's Bees range of lip balm after seeing them all around. I chose their Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Blossom because it wasn't too glossy or shiny or too matt. Just about nice.

Simple and clean packaging does it:

The bullet may seem really red, but the application is light so multiple applications is fine and your lips will be more moisturised.

Here's how it looks like on my lips after three or four applications:

This lip balm has really given me much smoother and healthy looking lips, they're actually of a pinker shade now! It is not expensive and will not cost more than any other lip balm you will find in Sephora, it cost me about 15 dollars if I remember correctly. The only downside would be how easily the colour fades, So I usually have to reapply multiple times in a day especially after meals. Other than that, this is easily my favourite tinted lip balm. Burt's Bees all the way!

What do you think of Burt's Bees? Any other favourite lip balms? Share your experiences with us! 

Love, 

Lois

Pucker Up! How to get soft & smooth lips

I've been plagued with dry, chapped lips for as long as I can remember. On bad days, the skin would crack open and I would bleed. It was nothing short of painful. And that would mean no chili for the day (sad).

For all those of you with similar pains, here are 5 tried and tested ways to ensure you have smooth, healthy lips.

1. Lip Balm
Invest in a good, moisturising lip gloss. Put on lip balm to keep lips nourished, especially if you're experiencing dry weather and in an air conditioned room. Replace lip stick with your favourite tinted lip gloss or lip balm.
At night, when no one is looking, slather on the lip balm and you will wake up with smooth lips ready for the day.


2. Exfoliate
The easiest way is to take a towel and wet a small part of it with warm water. Gently rub it against your lips after a shower. You will instantly get smoother lips, at no cost or trouble at all!


4. Breathe right
Avoid breathing with your mouth. the cold air will make your lips dry. Likewise, in a cold windy climate, cover up with a scarf!


3. Drink Water
This is probably the best tip. Sufficient water keeps you hydrated and yours lips soft, healthy and does wonders for your body. Drink water very frequently in small amounts if large amounts of water puts you off.


5. Eat right
It has been said that a lack of essential vitamins may lead to chapped lips. Eat different kinds of fruits such as oranges, grapefruits which are high in vitamin C. Don't forget your leafy greens too! You can also try eating nuts, such as walnuts which are rich in vitamin E.

Any other ways to keep lips smooth and soft? Share them!

Love,
Missy Lois