Central heating, hot baths and no exposure to fresh air during the seemingly perpetual, harsh winter months, can result in seriously parched, cracked and lets face it, whiffy feet. So before you dust off the flip-flops, take some time to nourish your pegs from heel to toe. Grandma Vine’s Instant Comfort Foot Balm is a rapidly absorbed, natural remedy that hydrates, soothes, and softens whilst delivering anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Created specifically for individuals with fragile, sensitive or damaged skin, all Grandma Vine’s products are gentle yet powerful when treating any skin conditions, and the Instant Comfort Foot Balm is no exception. The balm harnesses the aromatic and holistic properties of Peppermint, Rosemary and Lavender oils, resulting in an ultra-cooling sensation and promoting the body’s natural healing process, whilst being antiseptic and tackling any potential dermal infections. Tender, blistered areas are quickly soothed and any redness or inflammation is almost completely eradicated after just one application.

After sampling this product for less than one week I was delighted by how effective it was, particularly after several, exhausting 14-hour shifts at work. The cooling effect of the peppermint extract is immediate, long lasting and heavenly. The balm is smooth and greaseless, sinking immediately into the skin and leaving my feet feeling baby soft all over. Even the denser patches of hard skin on my heels were softened and, after several applications, greatly reduced in size.

After a night out in ridiculously high-heels the foot balm was the first thing I reached for, and as a result the blisters I expected in the morning never materialised, nor was I kept awake half the night with burning pressure pains on my soles.

Not only are the ingredients in Grandma Vines Instant Comfort Foot Balm therapeutic and aromatic, they are also guilt free, being ethically sourced, environmentally sustainable, and biodegradable. As with all Grandma Vine’s products, the foot balm is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, is not tested on animals and doesn’t contain any genetically modified ingredients, petrochemicals, colourings or harsh preservatives.

Grandma Vine’s Instant Comfort Foot Balm can be found in most health stores for £4.88/100mls and online along with a history of the brand, at www.lifeplan.co.uk