Baby Foot: Japanese Treatment for Soft Feet

Factors such as a lack of hydration, spending many hours standing, wearing shoes with hard soles or an inadequate fit, and being overweight are among the main causes of cracks and calluses on the heels.

The treatment known as Baby Foot was developed precisely to solve this problem, as it subjects feet to a painless peeling process using a range of natural astringent and softening extracts that remove all the dead cells in record time, combating dryness and hard skin. The result is truly amazing as the dead skin comes off and a new layer emerges, leaving feet as beautiful and soft as those of a baby. First, we'll explain what the Baby Foot treatment contains so that you know what to expect when you buy it. The package includes:

• Two plastic socks or booties, one for each foot, containing gel inside.
• Sticky tape to seal the socks securely. Each sock will need about 3 pieces of sticky tape.

In the following sections, we will show you in detail how to apply them so you can get the expected results. You can buy the treatment online in stores that specialize in the sale of cosmetic and dermatology products. Check the product packaging for its ingredient list and directions before use, since formulas may vary. If you have sensitive skin or a known allergy to any ingredient, avoid using it until you have checked with a healthcare professional.

Before you start using this Japanese treatment for soft feet, you need to properly prepare your feet. In order to let the natural extracts act favorably and remove all the accumulated dead skin, your feet should be completely clean and free of residue.

First of all, wash your feet thoroughly with a little soap and warm water, focusing on cleaning the nails and the areas between the toes. Remove nail polish if you're wearing it. Once that's done, dry your feet with a towel, ensuring you leave no damp areas.

Once your feet are perfectly clean, you can start the peeling by carrying out the following steps:

1. Take the plastic socks and cut along the dotted lines with scissors so that you can insert your feet in them.
2. Put a sock on each foot and seal it properly by applying the pieces of tape that come in the pack so they do not come off when you stand.
3. You must leave these plastic socks on for one whole hour for the gel inside to act and effectively exfoliate. During this time, you can walk a little around the house, but the best thing is to relax and remain lying or sitting down. If you do walk, move carefully and keep off smooth or wet floors, since the socks can make it easier to slip.
4. After an hour has passed, you only need to take the socks off and rinse your feet with water to remove the gel.

It's that simple! Note that Baby Foot socks are not reusable—you can only use them once.

Once the Baby Foot treatment is done, avoid immediately applying a moisturizer on your feet. You can use one after, but not during, the peeling process.

This process usually lasts between 7 and 10 days, during which the dead skin will shed and new skin will emerge, although timing can vary depending on the person. It can take approximately 2 weeks in total. After this time, you will see the true results and be convinced by the effectiveness of this Japanese beauty trick. Do not pull or scrape the peeling skin; let it shed naturally, and keep your feet clean while the new skin appears.

Should you notice that your feet are not as soft as expected, you can re-apply the treatment 2 weeks after the first application, but it is best to use it only every two months.

It has been noted that Baby Foot can be used when suffering from foot conditions such as athlete's foot or psoriasis on the skin of the feet. In fact, the treatment appears to help improve these.

However, before trying it out, we recommend you perform a small test to make sure it will not worsen the condition. To do this, open one of the socks, apply some of the gel contained inside, and rinse it off after an hour. If during the next 48 hours you notice swelling, itching, or redness, do not use the treatment. Because these conditions can make skin more sensitive, ask a healthcare professional before using the product, and do not apply it to broken or inflamed skin.

If you cannot get hold of the Japanese Baby Foot treatment but want to get similar effects on your feet, making them softer than ever before, then you can also make the following homemade version that we show here at OneHowTo. It is a popular remedy for dry feet and cracked heels that works similarly and gives incredible results.

What will you need?

Very simple: an exfoliant, a pumice stone, a pair of cotton socks, and one super moisturizing body cream, like Nivea.

How can you do the Baby Foot treatment yourself?

As you shower, apply an exfoliating lotion to your feet and massage them in circular motions. Run the pumice stone over the areas with corns, calluses, and cracks. Then, before you go to bed, smear your feet with moisturizer by applying a generous amount, put on the cotton socks, and sleep with them on through the night. Use the pumice stone gently, especially over cracked or sensitive areas, to avoid irritating the skin.

The next morning, you will see how your feet look renewed, extra soft, and free of traces of dead skin.

This is how to apply Baby Foot: Japanese treatment for soft feet. Your soles and heels will look soft again!

If you've tried it and have some advice, or have more ideas or tips for home remedies, tell us all about it in the comments section.

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