It may be convenient to apply the exfoliating peel after a shower or bath because it’s easier to wash your feet that way.
If the skin on your feet is particularly dry and hard, you may want to soak your feet for up to a half hour to soften it sufficiently. Try adding Epsom salt and 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of apple cider vinegar to the water before you soak your feet to soften them even more. [3] X Expert Source Miguel Cunha, DPMBoard Certified Podiatrist Expert Interview. 22 April 2020.
The peel booties are always sealed when you purchase them so the ingredients don’t leak out before you use them. It’s best to cut the booties open one at time and place the opened bootie on your foot before opening the next bootie. That way, none of the peel liquid will seep out while you’re trying to secure the booties.
The adhesive tabs usually aren’t that strong, so you may prefer securing them to your skin rather than the plastic material. Your skin has more texture than the plastic, which can make it easier for the adhesive to stick.
It’s best to use a tighter pair of socks because they can help keep the acids in the peel in contact with your skin more effectively than the plastic booties will alone.
If your feet are extremely dry, you may want to leave the booties on for longer than an hour. Wearing the peel for up to two hours may lead to more effective exfoliation.
While your feet will have absorbed some of the peel ingredients, there will still be residue on your skin, which can be very slippery. Take off the booties are close to the location where you plan to wash your feet as possible to avoid falling.
If your feet aren’t peeling by the third or fourth day after the peel, soak them in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes to help jump start the process. While you’re waiting for your feel to peel and even after they start peeling, don’t moisturize them with foot cream or body lotion. That may stop the peeling.
