You may have seen or heard of the Ped Egg.
It has been touted as the definitive answer to achieving softer and smoother feet, but don't all products attempt to call themselves the best? Is this product the truly answer so that your poor neglected feet can finally enjoy some summertime exposure? Let's take a look at how the Ped Egg works and then compare and contrast customer reviews on whether this foot file actually works as it claims.
What is the Ped Egg? The Peg Egg has been described as a viable alternative to the pumice stone and a less expensive option for those spending $25-$40 at the nail salon just to keep buildup of hardened dead skin at bay, which creates an unpleasant looking feet.
Unlike manual scrubbing that must be done via pumice stone, the Ped Egg is a pedicure foot file that fits nicely into the palm of your hand.
The foot file portion of this product actually has 135 stainless steel files to remove tough, hardened calluses and rough spots from the foot.
The foot files are designed to be easy on the feet, reducing any risks of nicks or cuts.
However, for people with special conditions, such as diabetes.
Err on the side of safety - this product may not be for your special foot care needs.
Does the Ped Egg Really Work? According to professional and consumer written reviews, the answer to the aforementioned question is a resounding yes.
Its design - with its 135 stainless steel micro files - gently sloughs away calluses and dead skin with little strain to the hand.
This is because of the ergonomic design of the product itself.
If any sort of mess is a cause for concern, don't be, the Ped Egg comes equipped with a convenient storage compartment for collection and easy disposal of excess skin shavings.
Many users noted working in jobs that required them to be constantly on their feet, which contributed to the problem of hard calluses in the first place.
From first use, many were delighted to note how much dead skin the Ped Egg was able to remove within moments.
There is a note of caution for those who have diabetes or poor foot circulation to NOT use the Ped Egg.
And others should take notice as well.
Some people tend to overboard at first due to the bad shape their feet are in in the first place.
This product only needs to be used maybe once per week.
There is only so much dead skin that accumulates over time and getting your feet from a place of complete neglect to total health will take a serious dedicated regimen of many weeks or months.
Going overboard contributes to damaging the healthy skin on your feet, leaving them raw.
Avoid this at all costs as it opens up another whole set of foot problems.
The two primary highlights of the Ped Egg noted in reviews is its simple, ergonomic design, and its effectiveness.
The primary complaint against this product was the fact that it did not live up to its "no muss, no fuss" hype.
In general, the Ped Egg does tend to leak a small amount of "foot powder" when it is nearly full.
Another point of enjoyment for most individuals was the fact that the Ped Egg contains an emery board, which is ideal for providing the finishing touch to your feet.
Regular use of this pedicure foot file should be accompanied by a solid foot care regimen.
Again, healthy foot care is always in order, so adopt a regular schedule to pamper your feet and over time, hard spots and calluses will become a mere figment of your imagination.