Our feet probably don’t get the attention they deserve during summer. For months, they have been exposed to heat and sunshine, squeezed into strappy sandals, rubbed by flip-flops and subjected to considerably more walking than usual. While sandals might be our summer footwear of choice, all that exposure can leave feet feeling dry, rough and a little worse for wear. Cracked heels, hard skin and tired-looking toes aren’t exactly the finishing touch you want when you’re still reaching for your favourite open-toe shoes.
Fortunately, you don’t need a complicated routine to get your feet feeling softer and looking more cared for. A little targeted exfoliation, plenty of hydration and some regular pampering can make a noticeable difference. Whether you’re squeezing in a final late-summer holiday or simply want to keep wearing your sandals while the weather allows, these five footcare products are perfect for giving hard-working feet some well-deserved attention.
CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream
When months of sandals, flip-flops and summer walks have left your feet feeling dry and rough, CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream is a great everyday treatment. Formulated with salicylic acid, it helps exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth rough, uneven texture, while ceramides help support the skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture, leaving feet feeling softer and more comfortable. The rich but non-greasy formula is particularly useful for areas prone to dryness and hard skin, including heels and soles. Massage it into clean, dry feet as part of your daily routine, paying particular attention to rough patches. It’s a simple way to keep feet soft between more intensive treatments.
Maskology Foot Peel Professional Foot Treatment
If your feet are looking particularly worse for wear after a summer spent in sandals or even barefoot, a foot peel can provide a more intensive reset. Maskology Foot Peel Professional Foot Treatment uses a blend of exfoliating acids, including glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids, alongside more than 16 botanical and fruit extracts. The 90-minute treatment is designed to gradually remove rough, dead skin, with peeling beginning several days afterwards. As the old skin sheds, softer, smoother-looking feet are revealed. The treatment also contains glycerin, urea and botanical extracts to help condition the skin. It is a useful option when you want to tackle accumulated hard skin before slipping back into your favourite open-toe shoes.
Voesh Pedi in a Box 5 Step O2 Fizz Raspberry Sorbet
Turn footcare into a proper pampering experience with the Voesh Pedi in a Box 5 Step O2 Fizz Raspberry Sorbet. This five-step pedicure treatment gives you everything you need to recreate a salon-style foot ritual at home, making it particularly appealing after a summer of hard-working feet. The raspberry sorbet theme adds a wonderfully summery touch, while the multi-step routine allows you to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturise and pamper your feet from start to finish. Set aside a little time, put your feet up and work through each stage rather than rushing. It’s an ideal choice for a pre-holiday pedicure or a late-summer Sunday evening when your feet deserve some extra attention.
Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow
For feet that need both exfoliation and a little luxury, Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow makes a lovely addition to your summer footcare routine. This invigorating body scrub combines mineral-rich sea salt with lime peel to exfoliate and smooth the skin, while sweet almond and coconut oils help leave it feeling soft and conditioned. The combination of lime, ginger and bergamot gives the treatment a wonderfully fresh, uplifting fragrance that makes it feel more like a spa ritual than a practical footcare chore. Designed for the body, it can be particularly useful on rough areas such as heels, soles, knees and elbows. Massage gently onto damp skin before rinsing thoroughly.
Aromatherapy Associates Rose Indulgent Body Cream
Once you’ve exfoliated away summer’s rough patches, it’s time to replenish your feet with plenty of moisture. Aromatherapy Associates Rose Indulgent Body Cream is a beautifully luxurious option, with a velvety texture designed to hydrate and nourish the skin. Its formula combines plant-based squalane with sweet almond and jojoba oils, while niacinamide helps support stronger-looking, supple skin. The rich blend of rose, geranium and palmarosa oils gives it a beautifully indulgent fragrance, turning a simple moisturising step into a relaxing ritual. Massage it into clean, dry feet, concentrating on the heels and any particularly dry areas. It can also be used over the knees and elbows, making it a versatile addition to your bodycare routine.