I don’t know what it is, but a good foot rub can almost be as good as an orgasm. (I said, almost.)
Afterward you have that same light, tingly sensation flowing throughout your lower half and that inexplicable, “Honey, can I make you some breakfast?” desire. Whenever my husband would give me a footrub (and damnit, I don’t know why those offers only come once every five years), I would be floating around as light as a ballerina for the next day or so.
You figure, you’re on your feet so much as a mom, and by the end of the day your feet are hot, sweaty and in need of some attention. But how many of us make it a regular thing to do a quick foot rub before bed, or better yet, soak our feet and slather on some magical foot cream guaranteed to have our soles baby smooth by morning? Not many of us, I’m guessing.
So here’s your challenge: Do something to pamper your feet before bed tonight. Even if it’s just letting the bathtub fill up one or two inches and soaking them in there. (True story: I used to soak my feet in the sink. Don’t judge me. I’d sit on the counter, fill the sink up and soak ’em. Granted, I wear like a size 5 1/2 shoe, so not everyone’s feet will fit comfortably.) Grab that nail polish from the first challenge and paint your toes pretty.
Here’s some of my favorite products for foot-rub worthy feet:
1. St. Ives Apricot Scrub – Is this the best multiuse product ever? I use this scrub all over my body, not just on my face. I actually prefer to use it on my body because I think it’s a little thick for my face. It smells positively delicious and the best part is that it’s available everywhere and it costs $6 max.
2. HoMedics Footsoak Tub. Now, on the website, it says it’s $50, but I’ve never seen it for more than $39 at the stores. So go check it out. I love it because it has attachments that allow you to soak AND scrub the dead skin off your feet at the same time. The jets from the water feel like someone is softly stroking your feet. (Oooh, la, la!)
3. Vaseline, plastic wrap and socks. This is pretty old-school, I think. After I do the scrub and soak my feet, then I usually slather my feet with Vaseline (or another really thick cream), wrap my feet in plastic wrap, then slip on some socks and go to bed. It is important that you are ready to go to bed before you do this; otherwise you will be sliding all over your floors. Wake up in the morning and your feet will be baby smooth. LOVE it!
Did you pamper your tootsies? Let me know in the comments!
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Great idea! I don’t pamper my feet at all…most of the time I don’t even have a minute to put lotion on them after I step out of the shower. But you’re right, I really should take the time at night to pamper them a bit. But no foot rubs for me! I can’t stand other people touching or even looking at my feet. I’m a freak, I know…
It’s best to use a moisturizing creme instead of Vaseline. Vaseline is made from petroleum which blocks your skins pores therefore not letting moisture in. I know this because I have my own business that I started out of need for a good foot scrub. It’s http://www.healmysole.com and has grown in the past 5 years to include lotion, creme and lip balms just to name a few. The important point is to realize what ingredients you are using on your skin. Petroleum isn’t a good one, neither is Mineral Oil – both just lay on your skin, never fully absorbed. People that are addicted to chap stick – same thing. Petroleum has no moisturizing benefits – it just repels. I just want people to be aware of the ingredients they use for better results. New mommies don’t have precious time to waste
Thanks!
@Mary – Hi, Mary, thanks for the info. Yeah, I know Vaseline just kind of sits on skin, but it’s an old-school trick and it works. If you want to use another product (like I suggested) that’s fine too. I’d recommend pure shea butter as an alternative. It’s a great moisturizer.
Yea, I agree w/ the pampering of the feet. I remember back in the day (Lol, 2 yrs ago) when going to the nail shop to pedicure was standard for every 2 weeks I was in there like clock work. Even when I was too busy to go I would give myself a quick pedicure and I could do a mean french on my toes. LOL. This will be on my to do list for sure.