5 Ways to get your Feet Ready for Sandal Season
With chunky open-toe sandals, sleek mules and strappy gladiators back in vogue, this season is all about showing off your feet.
But unless you’re dedicated to getting a professional pedicure every few weeks, chances are you need to do a bit of prep before putting your best foot forward.
Here’s how to pamper your feet and get them ready for summer…
1. Exfoliate and moisturise
Bryony Cocksedge, brand expert at Lisa & Lou, says the first step is to deal with any build-up from the winter months.
“Exfoliating takes away dead skin on the surface. Layers of dead skin cells will block other products from entering the surface of skin, and therefore it’s beneficial to exfoliate regularly, especially in the run-up to hotter weather,” she says.
She recommends using a scrub once or twice a week to remove dead skin, improve skin tone, improve circulation, and increase cell renewal – as well as leaving your skin silky soft.
Follow with a moisturiser, with Cocksedge adding: “Make sure you moisturise daily, from top to toe.”

Lisa & Lou Dadi Scrub Gold

Lisa & Lou Luxury Dadi Lotion

Cowshed Pedicure Kit, Soho Home
2. Care for calluses and cracked feet

Considering how much wear and tear we put our feet through, calluses – those hard, thick areas of skin that can build up – are a common problem.
Cocksedge recommends using a softening product followed by a foot file to target calluses. “The combination of the softener and file helps to exfoliate, hydrate and soften the skin,” she explains. Read More...