| How to Get Baby Soft Feet Posted: 25 Mar 2021 01:00 AM PDT Our feet take a lot of punishment on a daily basis—walking, standing, running, and wearing shoes all take their toll. If your feet are feeling dry or callused, there are a few ways you can pamper them to make them feel soft again. Getting your feet to be baby soft might not happen overnight, but with a little patience, you can have silky smooth feet in no time. [Edit]Soak your feet in warm water for about 10 minutes. - This will help your skin feel soft and easy to exfoliate. You can either fill a small bucket with water or get into the shower/bathtub to let your feet have a luxurious soak.[1]
- It's usually much easier to exfoliate when your skin is already soft and warm, so it's important to soak them first.
- If your feet are feeling sore, add 300 g (1.5 cups) of Epsom salt to your bath. This will help soothe your aching feet and muscles.[2]
[Edit]Pat your feet dry with a towel. - Leaving your skin damp can lead to bacteria and fungal growth. Use a towel to pat your skin dry after you get out of the bath or the shower. Don't forget to get the creases in between your toes![3]
- This is especially important if you're prone to athlete's foot or toenail fungus.
- If you're really worried about fungal or bacteria growth, use a hair dryer on the cool setting to quickly dry your feet off after you get out of the bath or the shower.
[Edit]Exfoliate with a pumice stone on a daily basis. - Pumice stones help remove dead skin and prevent calluses. After you get out of the shower of the bath, rub the stone slowly and gently over your heels, the balls of your feet, and the outside edges of your big toes.[4]
- Use a circular motion when rubbing either a pumice stone or foot file on your skin. You'll only need to perform this step for a few minutes on each foot. Make sure to be gentle when using a pumice stone to avoid accidentally injuring your skin.[5]
- If you don't have a pumice stone, use a salt scrub instead. Mix (128 g) of salt and of an essential oil, then rub it on your feet to exfoliate them.[6]
[Edit]File the areas of your feet that are super rough or dry. - Your heels and the outside of your toes might have a lot of skin built up. If you notice that there are areas on your feet that aren't getting softer with the pumice stone, take an emery board and rub it gently across these areas.[7]
- Foot files are super sharp, and they can hurt your feet if you rub too hard. Start out slowly and then work your way up to shave down your skin.
- Foot files work great on corns and calluses, too.
[Edit]Moisturize your feet with lotion or cream. - Your feet don't secrete oil, so they can't hydrate themselves. Once you get out of the shower or the bath and you've exfoliated, pat your feet dry and apply a moisturizer all over your feet.[8]
- If you're prone to athlete's foot or fungal infections, don't put moisturizer in between your toes. The moist environment can grow bacteria and fungus.[9]
- Remember that lotion and cream can make your feet slippery, so be careful if you step onto a tiled or hardwood floor with your bare feet after applying moisturizer!
[Edit]Make your toenails softer with petroleum jelly. - When the weather is dry, your toenails may feel hard or brittle. Use a thin layer of petroleum jelly on your toenails every night to make them feel softer and smoother.[10]
- To avoid rubbing the petroleum jelly onto your sheets at night, wear socks to bed.
- This can also help soften your cuticles so you can push them back if they're too long.
- If your feet are really dry or callused, you may need a rejuvenating mask. After you've exfoliated and moisturized your feet, mix of pumpkin puree, 1/4 tsp (1.42 g) of cinnamon, and of plain yogurt. Spread the mixture onto your feet, then let it sit for 15 minutes.[11]
- Cinnamon helps to soften your skin, and pumpkin puree works to brighten and nourish it.
- You don't need to use a foot mask every day—just whenever your feet feel especially rough, like during the winter or after a long day of manual labor.
[Edit]Treat corns and calluses with exfoliation and moisturizer. - These tough spots can lead to pain and discomfort on your feet. If you have a corn or callus, start by soaking your feet in warm water for about 10 minutes. Use your pumice stone to gently file down the area, then apply a moisturizer.[12]
- You can do this every day until you get rid of your corn or callus.
- If you have diabetes or your corn/callus is especially painful, consult a dermatologist.
[Edit]Cover blisters to allow them to heal. - Blisters often happen because of ill-fitting socks or shoes. If you get a blister, cover it with a bandage to let it pop and drain on its own. If your blister is rubbing against your shoes, use padding (like Moleskine) to protect it.[13]
- If your blister is particularly large or painful, you may need to lance it on your own. Use rubbing alcohol to sterilize a small needle, then carefully poke the edge of the blister and allow it to drain.
- If you notice any pus or redness as your blister heals, it could be a sign of an infection. Talk to a dermatologist right away.
[Edit]Protect your feet with shoes and socks. - Going out barefoot can make your feet feel rough. Make sure you're always wearing appropriate footwear before you head outside to keep your feet feeling silky and soft.[14]
- You should always make sure your shoes fit you well! Shoes that are too small can lead to blisters, corns, and calluses.
- Go for moisture-wicking socks, like cotton and wool, to keep your feet dry.
- Baby soft feet probably won't happen overnight. Keep taking care of your feet to see long-term results.
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| How to Bake Spaghetti Squash Posted: 24 Mar 2021 05:00 PM PDT Spaghetti squash is a healthy, mild-flavored vegetable that shreds into spaghetti-like strands once it's cooked. Although there are lots of ways to cook spaghetti squash, baking the squash gives it a richer, caramelized flavor. Once you bake the squash in the oven, scrape it into strands and serve the squash with your choice of sauce or herbs. [Edit]Ingredients - A spaghetti squash
- of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 2 to 4 servings [Edit]Baking a Spaghetti Squash in the Oven - Move a rack to the middle of your oven and preheat the oven to . Adjust your oven rack before you turn the oven on. Let the oven preheat while you cut the squash.[1]
- If you'd like the squash to have a more caramelized, roasted flavor, preheat the oven to . Since it will cook faster, reduce the cooking time by 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut a spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Hold the squash against a cutting board and carefully use a chef's knife to cut through the squash lengthwise. To make it easier to cut, don't try to slice through the stem. Once you cut lengthwise around the entire squash, use your hands to pull the halves apart.[2]
- To prevent your cutting board from slipping, lay a damp kitchen towel underneath it.
- Scoop out the seeds from each squash half. Take a spoon and scrape the seeds and stringy parts from each piece of squash. Ensure that you just scrape the stringy bits that are attached to the seeds so you don't scrape into the flesh of the squash.[3]
- Discard the seeds or roast them like you would pumpkin seeds.
- Put the halves in a pan and drizzle the squash with of olive oil. The olive oil helps the squash from sticking and gives the squash a mild flavor as it roasts. Turn the squash so they're cut-side down in a roasting pan or baking dish.[4]
- Feel free to season the squash with salt and pepper at this point.
- Bake the spaghetti squash for 30 minutes or until the halves are soft. Put the pan in the oven and cook the squash halves until they're tender. To test if they're done, insert a butter knife into the flesh. If you're able to insert it and remove it easily, the squash is done. If the butter knife is difficult to pull out, bake the squash for another 5 minutes and check it again.[5]
- It might take up to 10 to 15 minutes extra for large squash halves to cook.
- Remove the spaghetti squash and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the spaghetti squash is completely tender, wear oven mitts and take the pan out of the oven. Don't try to immediately shred the squash since it will be difficult to handle right away.[6]
- Drag a fork against the cooked squash flesh to create strands. Wear an oven mitt to hold 1 spaghetti squash in 1 hand. Then, take a fork and gently scrape from 1 end of the squash to the other. This makes lots of thin strands of spaghetti squash. Keep scraping until you reach the thin, hard shell.[7]
- Toss the strands with sauce or season them with herbs before serving them. Transfer the strands of spaghetti squash to a serving bowl and spoon your favorite sauce or curry over them. If you prefer, sprinkle grated cheese, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil over the strands instead.[8]
[Edit]Trying Variations - Bake a whole squash if you want to cut down on prep time. If you don't want to cut through the hard raw squash, bake it first so it's easier to cut the cooked squash. Poke holes all over the squash with a metal skewer and put the whole squash on a baking sheet. Roast it at for 60 to 70 minutes. Then, carefully cut the soft squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.[9]
- Wear oven mitts to turn the squash halfway through the cooking time.
- Although this method is easier to prep, the squash won't be as flavorful because the squash will steam instead of caramelize.
- Bake a whole squash in your slow cooker for 3 to 4 hours for a hands-off method. Hold the squash in place on your cutting board and carefully cut slits across it. Put the whole squash in the slow cooker and place the lid on it. Then, cook the squash on "High" for 3 to 4 hours or "Low" for 6 to 8 hours. Once the squash is soft and cool enough to handle, slice it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.[10] of water. Place the squash in the basket and secure the lid. Then, pressure cook the squash on high for 20 minutes. Use the quick pressure release feature and cut the squash once it's cool enough to handle.}}
- Stuff the squash halves before you bake them. To make spaghetti squash into a complete meal, lay the squash halves on your roasting sheet cut-side up. Remove the seeds so you can fill them before roasting. Try stuffing the squash halves with:[11]
- Shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables
- Creamed spinach with cheese
- Cooked ground beef with black beans and corn
- Spaghetti sauce with cooked ground beef and parmesan
- Cut the squash into rings before baking it if you'd like long strands of squash. Slice across the spaghetti squash to make wide rings. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from each ring and place the rings on a foil-lined sheet. Brush the rings with a little olive oil and bake them at for 35 to 40 minutes or until they're soft.[12]
- To separate the strands, use your fingers to pull away the peel from each ring. Then, use your fingers or a fork to tease away the long strands.
- Cutting the squash into rings also speeds up the baking time compared to whole squash.
- Choose heavy squash that feels firm and doesn't have bruising or cracks.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Chef's knife
- Spoon
- Roasting pan or baking dish
- Fork
- Oven mitts
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| How to Choose Chemical Free Cosmetics Posted: 24 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PDT It can be tough to find cosmetic products with natural, safe ingredients! Some commonly-used chemicals are very harsh, and while there hasn't been any scientific evidence to prove a link between cosmetics and cancer, you may not want those chemicals leaching into your skin throughout the day. To keep yourself safe, scan the ingredients list for red-flag chemicals before buying anything and take advantage of online databases to look deeper into specific products or ingredients. [Edit]Reading Labels - Look for cosmetics with the MADE SAFE logo on the label. The MADE SAFE campaign aims to find products that are made without any harsh chemicals or contamination. If you find cosmetics with their label on it, it means that they're safe to use without worry.[1]
- Verify claims like "natural" and "organic" by checking the ingredients. When you're out shopping, you may see claims like "organic," "natural," "vegan," or "chemical-free" on labels. Cosmetics are not regulated by any governmental agency, so these claims aren't actually held to any standards. If you see these claims on labels, confirm them by reading the listed ingredients.[2]
- Some popular cosmetic companies are releasing products with harmful products removed. These products usually have specific claims like phthalate-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free.[3]
- Claims like "Cruelty-Free" and "Not Tested on Animals" may not be completely true since most cosmetic ingredients were animal-tested at some point. If you see these claims, it usually means the finished products weren't tested on animals.[4]
- Stay away from sulfates in shampoos and conditioners. As you look for products to use in the shower, there are a lot of chemicals to avoid. When you're reading the labels, avoid chemicals like:[5]
- Ethanolamines
- Parabens
- UV filters
- Formaldehyde releasing preservatives
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Hydrogenated cottonseed oil
- Nonoxynol
- Fragrance (which can mean almost anything)
- Avoid irritants like PABA and PTFE in sunscreen and moisturizers. Your skin can absorb chemicals through your pores, so it's extra important to check the labels of anything you're rubbing into your skin. When you look for anti-aging creams, moisturizers, or sunscreens, stay away from:[6]
- Polyacrylamide
- PTFE
- Placental extracts
- UV filters
- Petroleum
- Benzophenone
- Homosalate
- Octinoxate
- Oxybenzone
- Padimate O
- PABA
- Check makeup labels for chemicals like silica, BHA, and talc. Just like creams and sunscreens, your makeup can leach chemicals into your skin throughout the day. If you're buying blush, eyeshadow, or powder, avoid:[7]
- Titanium dioxide
- Carbon black
- PTFE
- Talc
- BHA
- Silica
- Quaternium-15
- Imidazolidinyl urea
[Edit]Researching Products - Check the safety of your cosmetics using a free online database. Multiple websites provide searchable databases that allow you to check the safety of your cosmetic product. The databases also let you search by the potentially harmful chemical and find a list of products that contain it. You could try:[8]
- Download an app to check product safety on the go. If you're out and about, you probably don't have time to sit down at a computer. Think Dirty and Clearya are 2 apps you can download to check the safety of your products right from your phone.[9]
- Click on the "verified brands" section in each app to search through their database.
- You can get both of these apps on iOS or the Google Play Store.
- Shop for safe brands that don't use harsh chemicals. Many brands offer natural or chemical-free cosmetics, but you can familiarize yourself with some of the most popular ones as a starting point. A few brand names to look for:[10]
- Makeup: Rejuva Minerals, Annmarie Skin Care, True Botanicals, LOLI Beauty, and S.W. Basics.
- Sunscreen: Annmarie Skin Care, MamaEarth, and True Botanicals.
- Shampoo and conditioner: Annmarie Skin Care, Healthynest, MamaEarth, Pleni Naturals, Radico Color Me Organic, and True Botanicals.
- Deodorant: Seventh Generation.
- Moisturizers: Annmarie Skin Care, Anumati Skin Care, Clary Collection, Healthynest, Kosmatolgoy, Soapwalla, and True Botanicals.
- Buy researched and verified products from clean retailers. Some beauty stores have moved to only selling products that are clean and chemical free. Credo sells makeup, skin care, and other beauty products that are certified with the Credo Clean Standard, so you always know what you're purchasing.[11]
- There is no scientific evidence to suggest that deodorant or antiperspirants lead to breast cancer.[12]
- Try doing your shopping online so you have more time to research the ingredients on the label.
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