1. Add a few drops of an essential oil, such as peppermint or lavender, to a large basin of warm soapy water and soak your feet for five minutes. Dry your feet.

2. Cut your toenails straight across and file smooth. Use the end of an orange stick wrapped with cotton wool to push back cuticles and clean under your nails.

3. Soak your feet again and use a foot file to remove the softened rough skin. Alternate your feet between soaking and filing until both feet are smooth.

4. Remove your feet from the water and massage with a body scrub to smooth the surface skin. Rinse off the scrub and dry your feet with a towel.

5. Apply a generous amount of foot cream and massage it thoroughly into your feet. Allow a few minutes for your skin to absorb all of the cream, or put on cotton socks to prevent your feet from slipping when you stand up.