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Our feet take a beating on the daily and on those occasions when the soreness, swelling and fatigue are just unbearable, know that Dr. Scholl’s created a product that’s designed to give you instant and lasting relief — no soaking, tubs or mess required.
Delivered in a pack of three when purchased from Amazon, these Dr. Scholl’s foot treatments come in the form of single-use mylar booties that couldn’t be any easier to store or travel with. Throughout their 30 minutes of wear time, the magical mixture inside the booties delivers a deeply soothing and pain-relieving stream of intense heat that reviewers claim feels similar to products like Icy Hot.
The essential oil-infused mixture contains cooling menthol and Epsom salt, which breaks down into magnesium — a mineral that can be absorbed into the skin to relax muscles, reduce swelling and offer pain relief. Real users of these convenient foot masks claim that it’s such an effective formulation that feet feel completely refreshed and restored, even after experiencing severe aching from the day before. For many, the relief persists all the following day, essentially erasing any damage that might have been done from overusing their feet.
For this reason alone you can imagine how many reviewers are claiming that these helpful treatments are essential for travel, especially to destinations where you’ll be doing a lot of walking and sightseeing.
It’s not just pain relief that Dr. Scholl’s masks provide. They can also make your feet look better thanks to the inclusion of hydrating shea butter, which may help to soften cracked and callused heels.
To use, just open the top of each bootie, slide your foot in, secure around the ankles with the attached adhesive tab and enjoy the gently tingling sensation for 30 minutes. Reviewers point out that the tabs are not the most secure, so you could benefit from popping on a pair of fuzzy socks over the bootie if you’re going to be walking around. Then, you just remove and rub the remaining treatment into your feet. Just be sure to avoid using these on broken or compromised skin.
“Miracle workers,” “sweet relief in a bootie,” and “my feet feel brand new” are just a few of the statements reviewers made about Dr. Scholl’s foot masks, which you read for yourself down below. Or, if you’re desperate for even more foot care products, we included a few of our favorites up ahead.
Promising Amazon reviews:
“This foot mask is like wrapping my achy feet in a cozy little conspiracy theory- yep, it looks like a tinfoil hat, but for your feet. Quality? Surprisingly great- my feet went from tired and tragic to soft and refreshed, like they’ve been on vacation. It holds up even when I awkwardly shuffle around the house looking like I’m preparing for an alien invasion. (Tip: Dont walk around with them on.) Efficiency? Oh, it works, my feet felt brand new, and I didn’t even have to bribe them with a foot rub. If you’re looking to pamper your tired dogs while protecting them from, I don’t know, government mind control, this mask has you covered literally. Also you will have to explain to your spouse what you’re doing because you definitely look like you lost your mind or found it, no judgement.” — MonkE
″Sweet relief in a bootie. Finally, a decent product that saves the time and effort of a foot soak! When my feet are aching, I grab a packet, slide my feet into the booties, and relax with my feet up instead of flat in a soak. The booties little sticky flaps are not anywhere near as secure as Fort Knox, but I’m forgiving on that as I’m not trying out a tap dance routine or have the desire run a marathon in them. The feeling of heat takes a bit, like about the time I think they may not heat up is about when the warmth starts up. I think one’s ability to withstand the feeling depends on how sensitive your skin is. If you think Icy Hot is a bit too hot, you probably will not be a fan. I find the sensation to be like a minty throat lozenge for my feet, which fits with the ingredient list. While there’s a bit of relief immediately after use, I really notice it the next day. Love this product! Note: If you are allergic to lavender, you may have issues with this product.” — DP
“Miracle workers!! I am morbidly obese and just got done walking 4.5 miles and 10.7k steps around Oia and Fira in Santorini, Greece today. Even though I was wearing some of the most comfortable sneakers ever, my feet hurt miserably. I tried these according to package instructions and now my feet don’t hurt at all and it feels like I never did any walking or stair climbing today.” — Desi
“My husband and I tried these as we had both been saying how dry and achy our feet were feeling. We put them on whilst watching TV. They did not make a mess or drip/leak, and after 10 minutes we took them off, rubbed the excess lotion in, and the results were silky soft and refreshed feeling feet! Highly recommend.” — AG
If you want more over-the-counter foot care inspiration, take a look at some of these popular products that we’ve previously covered:
Available in several fragrances like peach, rose and lavender, this foot peel mask uses all-natural ingredients to exfoliate rough, cracked and callused feet. In just two weeks feet are smoother, more hydrated and renewed. This set comes with two sets of treatments and the booties fit most foot sizes.
I use the Baby Foot exfoliating foot mask on a regular basis and nothing transforms my cracked, dry heels into baby-soft surfaces better than this treatment. The solution inside the single-use plastic booties contains a blend of powerful natural acids such as lactic, malic, glycolic and salicylic to slough off dead skin — no scrubbing or cheese grater-like instruments required. This heavy dose of exfoliants is also rounded out with soothing leaf extracts and hydrating oils to keep skin comfortable and nourished. Just place feet inside the boots, and leave them on for an hour before removing and washing the remaining solution off of your feet. After about five to seven days, the exfoliating magic happens. Your feet will continue to peel for about another week or so, depending on how thick your calluses were before use, and ta-da! You are rewarded with fresh, silky and smooth feet.
Available in a variety of essential oil infusions, this tea tree oil foot soak can help ease aches and soreness from muscle pains using its mineral-rich Epsom salt formula. It has antifungal properties while tea tree oil can help with symptoms of athlete's foot. Soaking your feet in this stuff for 15 to 20 minutes can help with everything from calluses and corns to brittle toenails and cracked skin — that's likely why over 19,200 reviewers have left it five stars on Amazon.
This professional-strength callus-removing gel treats cracked heels, calluses and corns by adding a heavy dose of moisture and removing dead skin. All you have to do is soak your feet in hot water, towel them dry, apply a thick layer of the gel for five to 10 minutes, rinse and scrub your feet using either a pumice stone or rasp to reveal softened, hydrated feet. It's a consistent top-seller at HuffPost and users have given its formula 40,728 5-stars on Amazon.
Many Amazon reviewers claim that this rocking foot stretcher has made "a world of difference" in treating their plantar fasciitis pain. It has also received the American Podiatric Medical Association seal of approval, a badge given to products that are found to be beneficial to foot health. The rocker design holds the foot in the optimal position for an accurate and efficient stretch and has slip-resistant pads to keep the stretcher in place while in use.
Using a deep-kneading shiatsu-style massage, this electric and hands-free massager can be adjusted flat or at an angle so it can be used on either the feet or the calves. The shiatsu rollers and adjustable heat settings work together to potentially alleviate discomfort and improve circulation. Choose from a variety of massage-type settings, heat and intensity levels for a customized massage anytime.