Summer is almost here and you know what that means - sandal season! It's prime time for showing off your toes no matter where you go. Which means it's time to peel off the socks and boots and whip those toes into summertime shape.

We all love a pro pedicure, but the expense can really add up as summer wears on. With all the sun, surf and sand, you can easily wear out your pedicure in just a few days. But here's some good news: a few home remedies can keep your toes picture perfect all summer long - without the steep price tag.

• Get rid of calluses. Soak your feet in warm (not hot) water for about twenty minutes and then use a pumice stone to remove loosened dead skin from heels and toes. But be gentle. If you scrub too much, you'll expose the tender skin underneath, which can be painful. Massage your feet with a Neem or Karanja oil-based moisturizer and then slip into some cotton socks to seal in the healing.  
• Eat healthy for healthy cuticles. You are what you eat and so are your feet. Vitamins A through E and biotin help keep cuticles healthy. Add brewer's yeast to smoothies and munch on walnuts for healthy cuticles and nails.  
• Exfoliate with every wash. Add a tiny amount of ground apricot seed to liquid soap for a super effective and non-toxic exfoliating wash. Use every day in the shower and don't forget to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. 

If you follow this simple, inexpensive routine, your toes will be beach-ready in no time!

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