Exfoliating Socks

The instructions in the box are very basic, so I googled the instructions for similar products. This is what worked for me:1. While in the shower, I pumiced my soles and used a foot brush on my toes and the tops of my feet.2. I got out the shower and then soaked my feet for 25 minutes in warm water with Epsom salts, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and a squirt of liquid castile soap. Steps 1 & 2 soften the feet, remove superficial skin, and increase absorption of the exfoliating solution.3. I then dried my feet -- you don't want water from your feet to dilute the exfoliating solution.4. The so-called exfoliating "socks" are just thin cellophane packets, so be careful when putting them on. I also put ankle socks over top of them to keep them in place.5. I sat upright with my feet flat on the floor because I wanted my feet submerged in the solution. I kept the socks on for 1'15". If your feet start to burn, then only wear them for the recommended 1 hour.6. I rinsed and dried my feet, and moisturized them as usual.The instructions say to remove your nail polish, but I didn't. The solution faded the color a bit, so I just added a fresh coat of polish after exfoliating.I did not get any peeling until Day 6, when I noticed a bit of peeling on the underside of a few toes. I immediately gave myself another 25-minute Epsom salt/cider vinegar/castile soap foot bath.Most brands recommend that once the peeling begins you should not use any moisturizer, or at most a lightweight oil-free lotion, because moisturizer can inhibit the peeling process. However, I have extremely dry skin, so after the foot bath on Day 6 I dried my feet, slathered them in cocoa butter as usual, and put on ankle socks.Two hours later I took the ankle socks off and there was a LOT of peeling skin that was easy to remove. It seemed that the cocoa butter had softened the skin and enhanced the peeling process, not hindered it. However, everyone's skin is different, so use your own discretion regarding whether or not to moisturize. Moisturizer worked for me.Once the peeling started, I did a 25-minute foot bath 4 days in a row until the peeling completely stopped. My feet never looked disgusting in public because after doing the foot bath, using cocoa butter, and covering them with ankle socks for 2 hours, the skin easily rolled off by rubbing with a dry towel and gently peeling with my fingers.IMO the foot baths are critical. In fact, if your feet haven't started peeling by Day 5, I recommend doing a foot bath because it will probably jumpstart the peeling. Or you can do a 10-15 minute foot bath every day starting on Day 2. Frankly, the foot baths are a bit of a nuisance, but the results are worth it.I initially thought that $18.50 was a bit steep for these "socks," but considering that pedicures in my area start at $35, it is cost effective. I plan to exfoliate my feet at least every 2 months to keep them in good condition.

I should have taken before and after photos.Im one of those women who suck at self care, with covid and immune disorder my poor feet had not seen any care for a very long time.. (it was bad before covid). I had big rough areas on heels and ball of the foot. To the point where Id wake up feeling them get stuck on my sheets at night.I got these "socks", and stuck my feet in.. first Im 10.5 wide, with high ankle and arches.. it still fit, was slightly snug on top due to my fatness, but I got them on without issues.I saw others complaining on them not working great, normally I sit on the couch with the feet under me.. but if I did that I realized that the liquid used would not be pressured on to the bottom of my foot (in case someone didnt think of it). So I sat like a somewhat normal adult with my feet on the floor. I did rub the fluid on the bottom massaging the bottom of my feet because I figured with the thickness itd have issues getting in there.It did sting a little bit, I took it as a sign of working.Did rinse my feet after an hour, makr sure you rinse thoroughly because I didn't on one foot and the stinging was lingering. Dont be stupid like me.At 5 days it started peeling, I peeled and used a pummel stone gently and have for the last couple of days I do it every evening in the shower. Today is day 8 and I think its done peeling for me.Id say that 90% of my thick raspy skin is gone. There is a little bit left (not surprised and I do not blame the product as my feet was atrocious).. in a month Ill do a second round and that should take care of the rest..My feet are much much softer, very small raspy areas left, not enough to drive me nuts now.I will def continue to use this product regularly so I dont get those awful feet again. I do not enjoy looking like sasquatch.

I have always had dry, thick heels. I used this product, and I had baby-soft feet again. I highly recommend!!!

So I purchased this item & well waited until a Sunday afternoon when I had an hour to do nothing for it to sit. Didn’t notice my feet having any action until about Weds/Thursday & OMG, it’s annoying and so gross. My feel look like a snake shedding its sling. It’s not painful, it’s just completely gross. So yes, it works, but I doubt I’ll every do it again. I’m OCD, and this slow process of the skin sloughing off is killing me. I’m wearing socks at night slathering my feet in lotion so I don’t rip my sheets it so bad. Please trust me, it works it’s just so gross!