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The essential oils in this blend are cooling and pain relieving.

2 tbsp jojoba oil

1 tsp wheatgerm oil

4 drops essential oil of peppermint

2 drops essential oil of cypress
Stir together the jojoba and wheatgerm oil. Drop in the essential oils of peppermint and cypress. Massage into feet and legs using long, smooth upward strokes.

Burt’s Bees peppermint-scented Coconut Foot Crème is an extremely effective night treatment for very dry cracked feet - it also smells delicious. Spiezia Organics’ Organic Foot Balm has a unique consistency and brings lasting softness to the feet.

Remove nail polish from your toetails by sweeping acetone-free remover, working from cuticle to tip, then place your feet in a foot bath for 10 minutes. Scrub gently with an exfoliator. Dry the feet very well with a soft towel, then file your toenails with an emery board, using long strokes from the outer edges inward. Wrap a cotton ball around an orange stick and use this to ease back the cuticles. Apply a clay or fruit mask, making sure you cover the heels and balls of the feet. Massage well into areas of dry, hard skin. Allow to dry for 10 minutes. Rinse feet and dry well. Buff with a chamois, then moisturize with oil, rubbing well into each nail.

foot massage Warm some colorless sesame or olive oil. Massage into the soles of the feet and the toes, sandwiching the top and bottom of the foot between your hands. Make knuckling movements over the sole, rotate each toe, pressing at the tip, and trace the grooves on the top of the foot. Put on warmed cotton socks (zap in the microwave) and retire to bed.

The best topical treatment for varicose veins is witch-hazel cream or ointment. Rub on gently to soothe discomfort as well as reduce inflammation.

varicose veins Take the following daily for short periods of time to relieve symptoms:

Hammamelis 30 c treats inflamed, sore, or itching varicose veins.

Pulsatilla 30 c helps varicose veins of legs and feet which feel cold or numb, especially after standing.

Sepia 30 c is good for women whose varicose veins arrived during pregnancy and have never got better and for tired legs and poor circulation generally.

Walking barefoot stimulates acupressure points on the soles of the feet, with health benefits throughout the body. Construct a walking path by placing in a row different sized pebbles, sticks and broom handles, and balls of various dimensions. Walk along the path carefully. When you feel aches and points of tension on the sole or toes move more slowly, rolling the items around the feet and exerting pressure carefully to ease out tension and enhance mobility.

Nothing feels quite so relaxing after a hard day than slipping into a pair of cashmere socks, and this shows on the face. Carry them in your bag for instant cosseting in any situation, at work, after wearing heels, while camping. If you can afford it, invest in mood-enhancing colors: red and orange promote creativity and zest for life, while tones of green and blue have a relaxing effect.

Try this rejuvenating posture before a pedicure or foot massage, whenever your feet ache or to help relieve varicose veins. Find a good clear wall space. Curl up on your side with your bottom close to the wall, then swing your legs so that they end up vertical, heels resting on the wall. If your legs cannot straighten, wriggle your bottom away from the wall until they are comfortable. Close your eyes and relax for up to 10 minutes.

No matter how well we look after the skin on our faces, our hands betray our age. Wrinkles and protruding veins result from decades of exposure to extremes of temperature, hot and cold water, and pursuits such as gardening, cleaning, and housework. After menopause, skin on the palms may thicken and be prone to cracking. Nails suffer, too, becoming more brittle, ridged, opaque, or dull. And post 55, age spots become more common.