Dry skin and Listerine

So, this go-round I have attempted to rid my feet of dry, cracked skin.  Let's just jump right on in.

 "...the BEST way to get your feet ready for summer."

This pin promised a lot. While I enjoy a good pedicure as much as the next person, I am always looking for ways to get the same result for far less money. Therefore, when I read this pin and all it claimed to accomplish...I was intrigued. 

Directions: Mix 1/4 cup Listerine (you read that right), 1/4 cup vinegar, and 1/2 cup of warm water.  Soak your feet for 10 minutes "and when you take them out the dead skin will practically wipe off!"  (You can see why I was so excited to try it!)

I did exactly as I was instructed.  It seemed like far less liquid than one would expect for such a task.  The only thing I had that would fit both of my feet comfortably was a glass, 9x13 baking dish (don't judge). 

It is hard to see the mixture, but I promise it is there.  It did come most of the way up the back of my heels (at least past the dead skin part), but if I tried this again I would probably double the suggested amounts to be sure.  I stuck my feet in and set the timer for 10 minutes.  During this time period, my feet definitely felt tingly, and my nasal passages were most certainly opened up (not something the pin said would happen).  When the timer went off, I was filled with anticipation as I went to "wipe the dead skin off."  Yeah...that didn't happen. The skin was softer, but I still had to do some pretty serious work with the pumice stone to see any real difference (and my feet weren't that bad...I do take care of them regularly).  I was surprised to find something that the pin failed to mention....my feel were blue! I selected the blue Listerine as it was recommended by the original pinner....and my feet soaked up that color well.  I tried to take a picture of that...but I was laughing too hard to get a good one.  Most of the color scrubbed off fairly easily, but some of it lingered for a day or so.  I cannot say that this is a successful pin based on its description, but my blue feet (and even my lower legs) were very relaxed afterward.  So, maybe there are positives after all.  I may give this a go one more time to see if it works any better.

I have a couple of fun food pins lined up for the next post.  I will be making taco cupcakes and using my new favorite egg-less cookie dough recipe (I shared the recipe on my Facebook page a couple of weeks ago) in homemade ice cream.  My hope is that it will freeze well and hold up in the ice cream maker....wish me luck!