Hey there, fellow foot-care enthusiasts! I'm sure we've all been there - struggling to keep our feet soft and smooth. For me, it's a genetic thing; if I don't take care of my feet, they'll be as rough as hooves.
I've found a lifesaver in my foot care routine - the nanoglass foot grinder from Foot Grinder. I picked it up on Wildberries for 150 rubles.
The color they sent me was a random choice, but I was hoping for anything but blue. Guess what? It's blue!
Okay, so it's not black, but I'm not complaining.
The instructions on the packaging show you how to use it.
One of the best things about this nanosurface is that it doesn't rust and dirt doesn't stick to it.
The glass is tempered, so I never had to worry about my skin getting scratched during use.
My only gripe is that it's not ergonomic - it's a bit hard to hold without a handle. And the glossy design isn't really my thing - it shows fingerprints and will probably get scratched over time. But for 150 rubles, I can forgive them. I guess they were targeting the glam girls.
I've found it pretty comfortable to hold in my hand.
It's also pretty easy to use. But I wish the handle was a bit better.
Before I start scrubbing my feet with a pumice stone, I like to soak them first. I add some salt to a basin, then submerge my legs. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of this method.
I much prefer applying a special foot gel (I wrote about it here). And then I get to work.
I apply the gel to a cotton pad, then wrap my legs in some socks.
*** EXPERIMENT ***
Don't be alarmed by my fingers. My pinky toe has always been a bit of a problem. And it wasn't going away, even after a visit to the salon. The nail on my pinky toe is slowly being overtaken by skin. It's literally been 2-3 days, and the nail is almost gone.
Apparently, the salon technician blamed my old shoes for the problem. But my mom has a similar issue on her pinky finger. I think it might be genetic.
I took before and after photos of my pinky toe. The second photo is darker, but don't mind that - the sun was setting. Look at the skin and nail itself. On the first photo, there's literally NO NAIL. I'm living with this. It's not uncommon for the nail to grow back on the pinky toe for many people. Lucky them. After using the nail clipper, there was a lot of dead skin. I won't show you that. It's just gross. And you can already see a tiny nail starting to grow. If I had the time, I'd do this process every three days. But it's been more like once a month for me.
One hour later, my pinky toe looked way better. Now I just need to keep an eye on it. As soon as I see rough skin on my pinky toe and the nail starting to grow back, it's PILOVER time. Otherwise, I'll end up like I did - with a mess. But if I do this regularly, I shouldn't have to deal with that.
My big toe nail is looking great, but the skin underneath it starts to die off after two weeks. I've had to use the clipper a few times to get rid of that dead skin. And it's also gotten rid of the hairs. That's a win! It's even better than using a razor. I didn't take a before photo, but I've already posted one in my previous reviews. This review has enough 'wow' moments already.
Next up, let's take a look at the big toe from the other side. The skin is super dry. It's only a matter of time before it starts to crack.
After using the nail clipper, my toe feels softer and more pleasant to the touch.
My heels are a real pain point for me. They get rough and cracked if I don't take care of them. I had a moment where my heel scratched the duvet cover. I tried using creams, but that didn't help much. I had to sand, sand, and sand some more to get rid of the dead skin.
Check out how hard my heels are.
I try to moisturize my legs before bed, but it's not a magic solution.
So, what do we do? We sand and we sand some more! And here's what we get - 'after sanding'!
I didn't notice a huge difference in the photos, but I had a lot of skin to show for it. I took a few snaps.
Ah, now I can see the difference. And what a difference it is! My toes aren't getting ripped out of my shoes anymore, and I don't feel embarrassed taking off my shoes. I won't say my toes look terrible in the picture, but they feel dry and hard. After using the nontalker, everything went back to normal.
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*** The Verdict ***
The Foot Grinder nontalker has been a game-changer for my feet.
The Foot Grinder has a lot going for it:
It's super affordable;It gets rid of dead skin;My toes are soft and smooth again;It doesn't damage the skin;The nontalker doesn't collect dirt or rust;It's easy to hold in your hand;It's perfect for toe care.Now, the downsides:
It would be nice if it had a handle;I wish it had a glossy finish;If you don't soak your feet or apply a gel, you won't see any results.
So, the final step. This is a must-do. If you just scrub dry skin, it might get damaged. I've got an electric file (check out my review here). I don't apply gel there. But again, if you've got a severe case, AQUALINE RCR-200 won't help. Generally, you've got to take care of your feet. Files, pedicures, creams, and the rest – they all have a positive impact on your skin. One of my friends swears that the more you use a pumice stone, the more dead skin you'll get rid of. I haven't noticed that, though. If you do this once a week, your feet will thank you.
I'll try to do it more often, as it only takes 20 minutes.
And before bed, I recommend applying a foot cream. I use "Florasan" (check it out). It's super cheap, around 130-150 rubles, tops.
I'm really happy with the Foot Grinder from AQUALINE. My rating is 5 out of 5. It's a great budget option for foot care, and the best part is that it doesn't harm your skin!
Thanks for reading!
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