Best foot forward!

They say that an army marches on its stomach. This is patently untrue, like much military lore, no doubt.

Like us, they march - if march they do - on their feet. Their poor, neglected, bunioned, sore, blistered feet. 

Unlike us ladies, though, most soldiers don't get their toes on show. (Well, maybe the female ones do, when they get back to the Mess, but I digress) 

As we've been promised sun, that means no tights and skimpy, sandally-type shoes, or, perish the thought, flip flops. (AKA Thongs for reasons which escape me, as I thought thongs were particularly uncomfortable knickers. Showing my age again.)

This means that our toes - like soldiers -  will be on parade, so they may need a little TLC to look their loveliest. This means that either you book someone to pamper your tootsies, or you do it yourself. 

One of the new treatments I recently learned was a Leg one - fab for cellulite and perfect to add to a Foot treatment, so that's a good choice, but if you can't get here, this is a DIY version.

You'll need 

• a footbath
• some bath oil- Sage Spruce or Lemon are nice
• foot cream 
• Arm & Leg toner
• a Neem nail oil or pen

What to do

• Soak your feet in the footbath* and bath oil
• Dry them gently and apply the Neem oil. Leave to soak 
• Massage your legs with the A&L toner and enjoy the refreshing tonic scent of Rosemary and Horse-chestnut
• Now, gently push back the cuticles. (This may take several attempts if this is the first time you've seen them this year.) 

Slowly is better than viciously attacking them, as if you cut or split them, you could get a nail infection. (There are plenty from which to choose, and all rather unpleasant, so don't bother, is my advice.)

I know we're not scrubbers, but sometimes, feet can do with a little bit of abrasion. You can make a DIY scrub from a mixture of oil and sugar. Just be gentle and rinse well.

After that, massage in some foot cream in, then gaze in wonder at your lovely feet, which do so much for you.

Walking on sunshine, or even in it, seems a distant dream, but you should feel as if you are!

Have a radiant day!