Step this way for happy feet

Put looking after your tootsies at the top of your agenda – they're the only ones you will have. Stephanie Smith checks out what's new for feet.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Aug 2010, 23:04 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2010, 23:05 BST

Inspired by ancient Polynesian rituals, Comfort Zone's Lushly Floral Foot Soak which is a delicately fragranced antibacterial solution rich in antifungal agents with refreshing, moisturising and cleansing properties using tiar flowers, calendula and birch extracts, plus juniper extract for draining and decongesting effect, leaving feet completely cleansed with any swelling reduced. It costs 14.95 for 200ml from stockists on 01827 280 080.

Keep feet sweet-smelling and looking their best by soaking them in a bowl of warm water mixed with SkinTruth Pedicure Pedi Foot Soak, jam-packed with essential oils (250ml, 4.99) for a relaxing 10 minutes, then pat with a towel. Follow with SkinTruth Pedi Foot Scrub (250ml, 4.99), an invigorating buffer with walnut shell powder and refreshing, deodorising menthol to transform feet from rough to buff in a jiffy. Available from Sally stores nationwide and on www.sallyexpress.co.uk.

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Catch it while you can. The Liz Earle special edition Foot Spritzer is a fabulous instant pick-me-up for tired and aching feet and ankles with cooling menthol, hydrating aloe vera and invigorating rosemary essential oil, plus a key ingredient called Farnesol, which keeps bacteroa-causing odour at bay – ideal for spritzing in shoes or trainers to keep them smelling fresh. It costs 7 for a 75ml pump spray, but is only available until September (why?).

With fans including super-mummy Claudia Schiffer, paraben-free Mama Bee Leg and Foot Crme was created to soothe and revive the tired legs and aching feet of new mums before and after pregnancy, but it's also the perfect cooling treat for anyone who spends the day on their feet. With peppermint oil and rosemary, it costs 11.99, from Burtsbees.co.uk, Boots, Debenhams, John Lewis and Waitrose.

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Bio-sculpture gel overlays are proving a popular way to achieve perfect nails, using a special gel that is brushed on and hardens, conditioning as it does so.

The Rebecca Charles hair salon in Leeds is opening a Bio Sculpture nail bar on August 23, managed by Tracey Clarkson, who has had 15 years' training in the intricate technique, and owned beauty salons in both Pudsey and Boston Spa before moving to the city centre.

Prices start at 20. For appointments, call the salon on 0113 234 6120.

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