As summer draws to a close, it’s a good time for a girl to give herself the once-over. No, not your conscience, although that’s a good idea too. I’m talking about the feet. A summer in flip-flops and gladiator sandals, along with the usual sneakers, flats and heels is bound to have done your feet some damage. And it’s more noticeable than you would’ve thought according to a recent article in the NY Times.
I feel bad about my feet. And as it turns out, I’ve got plenty of company. More than 50 percent of women say their feet embarrass them “always, frequently or sometimes,” according to a 2008 study of 500 women by Kelton Research for the American Podiatric Medical Association.
And here I thought it was just me.
Only one in three women moisturize their feet eight or more times a month, according to the 2008 podiatric association study. Having one face cream for day and another for night is common, yet women seldom slather lotion below their ankles on a daily basis.
So more often than not, the average woman is walking around with ashy feet? Lovely. Continue reading
