Thanks to your fabulous boots - the ones that look better than they feel - your feet have endured months of abuse. Plus, you may have skimped on pedicures since your toes weren't in view. To get back in sandal worthy condition, start by soaking your feet in a half gallon of warmed orange juice for 10 minutes. "The acids help soften and exfoliate the dead skin from your feet", says Donna Perillo, owner of Sweet Lily, a natural nail spa in New York. Create a sugar scrub using half a cup of olive or jojoba oil, ¼ cup regular sugar, and a couple drops of peppermint essential oil, then rub it on your feet and use a foot file to smooth rough spots.
After rinsing off the scrub, apply a moisturizing clay mask, then layer plastic wrap and a hot towel over each foot. Kick back for 15 minutes, then rinse off and apply a thick cream. We like Dr. Scholl's Pedicure Essentials Ultra Overnight Foot Cream, $6. The trick is to wear thin cotton socks for at least an hour after putting on the cream so it will really soak in and soften your feet, say Perillo.