Baby soft foot peeling mask review

The single application foot mask socks are suitable for shoe sizes 4-12 and arrive presented in a silver foil sachet, which is sealed within an outer cardboard box. As a patch test is recommended 48 hours before use, the combined packaging made for mess-free storage in between. The sachet rips opens easily so we didn’t need scissors, and because the socks come as a separate pair there was no cutting required either.

As instructed, we bathed our feet before use, to maximise the potential foot peeling effects. The transparent plastic booties have an inside layer holding their treatment liquid, and an outer one covered in red Baby Foot branding. There are little stickers included on a separate sheet to seal the boots in place, and we tried wearing them both with and without that fastening, because they kept popping open.

By closing the booties, less of the aroma from the chemical exfoliant alpha and beta hydroxy acid ingredients escaped, but we also liked the looser fit on our ankle minus any stickers. You can’t really walk around in them anyway, as they are slippery.

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We could detect the lavender fragrance notes and after a few minutes that did lighten the other overpoweringly scented ingredients. From first putting the sock on, we felt a slightly tingly feeling, and this continued throughout the entire recommended 60-minute treatment time. It wasn’t an unpleasant sensation, and just made our tester assume the exfoliating ingredients were working.

The socks are designed to exfoliate and moisturise at the same time, with glycolic acid and citric acid in there for sloughing away dead skin. Meanwhile lactic acid and salicylic acid apparently create the eventual flaking process. The formula also felt refreshingly cooling, on the soles of our feet especially.

Effectiveness

After watching Netflix with the socks on for an hour, we stepped out of them and washed our feet with soap and water. While we couldn’t see any peeling at first, there was definite skin softness from the inclusion of moisturising ingredients like camomile, and the aforementioned-tingling lingered.

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Eagerly anticipating any kind of skin change, our tester noticed patches start to peel away three days later. This happened soon after soaking in the bath, and we could feel the layers of skin roll off from our heel. More skin began shedding steadily over the next few days and the process became both addictively satisfying and a bit disgusting all in one. We’d probably pass on getting our feet out in public at this stage.

As the skin peeled off, the effect spread to the soles and under our toes too, and we noticed it mostly at night. Our tester found the entire peeling process appeared complete two weeks post treatment, but this timescale would depend on the degree of rough or hardened skin you have.

At this point, all the excess skin had disappeared, revealing shiny smoothness from that fresh foot layer. Our previously cracked heels looked much more even as well, and this is something that usually bothers us a lot during sandal season. Coming in at under £15, we’d say this is an extremely reasonable price point for the ease of use and visible success.

The verdict: Baby Foot exfoliation foot peel

We were suitably impressed by the effectiveness of Baby Foot exfoliation foot peel, which revealed the smoothness of a fresh skin layer a fortnight after use. Our tester noticed the biggest difference on the soles and heels, but this will vary from person to person depending on skin condition. The socks required minimum effort to see noticeable results, all with at-home treatment convenience too.

One thing to know about me is that I’m not someone who gets excited over viral beauty trends. I’m pretty much a loyal minimalist when it comes to my products. I’ve been using Cetaphil to wash my face since my 20s. I was teased for my bushy brows in middle school, but now thank my mother daily for not allowing me to over-tweeze them back then. And I find the prevalence of “clean girl” makeup eye-roll inducing at best and harmful at worst. So you shouldn’t be surprised to know that Baby Foot, the viral chemical peel that’s meant to make your feet molt like a snake, didn’t exactly pique my interest.

In terms of beauty years, I’m a dinosaur, and I first read about Baby Foot way back in 2015. The website I was working for at the time had one of its biggest traffic days ever when it posted its review. But even though I saw the images, I still wasn’t convinced that it was something that I needed to try. First of all, I am, as a rule, grossed out by peeling skin. And secondly, I got regular pedicures. So there was no need to buy an expensive product dedicated to turning my feet into a science experiment — right?

Then, a few months ago, I went on a trip to Italy that involved so much walking that my feet were in really rough shape. Along with the typical foot pain that accompanies this amount of activity, my heels were completely ruined. Deep, painful cracks had cropped up on the sensitive area, and after months, they still hadn’t healed.

I started my curing journey with a foot facial, which got me about 95% of the way there. My heels still had cracks on them, but they weren’t deep and painful like they’d been for months. Instead, they were surface-level with just a touch of dryness.

So, even though I was still a skeptic, I figured now was as good a time as any to give Baby Foot a try.

Courtesy of Maria Del Russo.

The instructions on the box are simple. After cleaning your feet, you apply the booties and let them soak for an hour. Remove the booties, rinse your feet with soap and water and then wait. After five to seven days, your feet are supposed to peel, and in two weeks they’ll be baby soft and gorgeous.

I followed the instructions to the letter. I took an extra-long shower to ensure my feet were nice and supple before slipping on the booties. The package recommends putting socks on to keep the plastic booties extra-secure, but I’d go the extra mile and suggest you don’t attempt to move at all. Just kick your feet up and let the chemicals do their thing. Once my hour was up, I removed the booties, gave my feet a rinse, and fell asleep dreaming of the day the skin on my feet would peel off in a sheet.

Except that day didn’t exactly come. On days one and two, my feet felt dry, which I took to mean that the Baby Foot was working. But by day seven, my feet still hadn’t begun to peel. So I continued to wait.

Around day 10 I had some light peeling around the cracks and on the tops of my feet that subsided just a few days later. And at the end of the two weeks my feet looked...basically the same. A little better? Sure. But I was robbed of the molting I’d been promised!

The photo on the left shows my feet on day one. The photo to the right shows my feet on day 14.

Courtesy of Maria Del Russo.

Courtesy of Maria Del Russo.

So where did I go wrong? I’ve since done a deep-dive into Reddit, where I’ve discovered a whole host of tips for getting the most out of your Baby Foot experience. So if you’re hoping to give this product a test drive, I suggest trying the following hacks:

• Soak your feet before you put the booties on. Most reviewers suggest anywhere between 20-30 minutes.
• Leave your booties on for twice the amount of time. Yes, you read that right. The majority of the reviews suggested between 90 minutes to two full hours to give the chemical peel plenty of time to soak in.
• Soak your feet every day. Just making sure they’re wet in the shower isn’t enough. Plug the drain and let your feet stand in submerged water for at least 10 minutes, or pull out a basin and give your feet a good soak.
• Keep your feet hydrated. I know, it seems counterintuitive but according to Redditors, putting lotion on your feet and keeping socks on will give your skin the extra oomph it needs to start peeling.

I’m still a bit of a skeptic when it comes to beauty trends like Baby Foot, and I’m still trying to nix the last remaining cracks on my heels. But I’ll definitely give Baby Foot another go following the above steps. And who knows? Maybe the next time I’ll finally fix my tired old soles.

Does Baby Foot peel work?

"Once the peeling stopped, my feet felt way softer than they do after a pedicure." I feel a remarkable difference in my feet since I used Baby Foot. My previously cracked feet and heels are softer and smoother than they have been in years. I totally recommend Baby Foot and look forward to using it on a regular basis."

Are foot peeling masks effective?

Foot peels can be used to combat a number of superficial skin worries on the feet, including cracked heels and stubborn calluses. They exfoliate, soften and soothe skin on one of the harder-wearing parts of the body. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or an ICU nurse, foot peels are perfect for everyone.

Does Baby Foot peel remove calluses?

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How long do you leave a baby's foot peel on?

Keep your feet in the booties for 1 hour to allow the gel to be absorbed. After 1 hour remove the booties and wash feet gently with soap and warm water. Soak your feet in water for 10 minutes each day. Water activates the natural extracts' which cause the gentle peeling process to occur.