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(1) Blisters and
shredded heels.
Prevention is the cure.
Test-drive all your footwear, then stick moleskin
or Band-Aids on potential
disaster areas. If a
bubble emerges, pop it with cuticle nipper, then cover with peroxide and a
Band-Aid. The squeamish option: Carry flip-flops
and slip stilettos on
before arrival.
(2) Red feet and tan lines.
The top of the foot is often forgotten: Slather
it with sunblock. Make sure the lotion is unscented (try Neutrogena)—flies
can’t get enough of perfumed creams. A dab
of Avon Skin So Soft
hand cream wards off mosquitoes.
(3) Sweaty feet.
Never wear closed shoes without socks, and
never put moisturizer between toes unless you want a fungus.
(4) Ugly toes.
Polish actually protects your nails from the sun, because it keeps them from drying out. Use unscented cuticle oil regularly to
erase white rough parts around the nail. It soaks right into the dry skin and puffs it out.
(5) Inch-thick calluses.
Don’t remove them completely, especially
on the soles—they protect
your feet. Pumice
them a little bit every day in the shower, or hit the
beach. Walking on the sand or standing in waves is a natural exfoliator.
(6) Dirt.
A serious problem for city girls. Use Sephora’s Complexion Extractor ($18), which has a tiny spoon at the tip—intended for extracting pimples,
it’s great for getting
dirt from under nails. Carry baby wipes, and avoid
light, sheer polish.
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