Best Foot Work

L’Occitane Shea Butter Intensive Foot Balm, €26, L’Occitane shops nationwide, or see loccitane.ie

The old feet get horribly neglected in winter. Encased in socks and shoes all season, they slowly dry out over the winter months. Then, we expect them to emerge immaculate, only to find that instead they resemble more the cocoon than the butterfly. A mere minute’s nightly attention will help, and this rich cream, with 25pc shea butter, is just the ticket. “The super-hard heels will need industrial attention come sandal season,” said a panellist, “but this softened the skin and stopped actual cracking occurring.”