Bottega Verde Intensive Foot Care Concentrate

I love Dischem! More so when they have their R5 sale that I love so so much! I have used 2 other Bottega Verde products now and so am familiar with their quality and consistency.

At R5, I knew I needed this; yes need not want; although at a sale this good everything became a need. Getting off the effects of the dry winter season I grabbed the last two with such prowess that I am sure I left a trail of smoke as my hand snatched them up. I got home excitedly a few hours later and was super excited to try out this product.

I love taking care of myself and find my feet get the second most attention from me. Due to the harshness of winter, driving and using closed shoes for a while now I deserved some pampering. My poor feet were in dire need of an intense treatment that would help soften and moisturize them. I got home, took a shower then patiently soaked my feet in some hot water with peppermint and olive oil. After the soak was done I began reading about this product and how best to use it.

The packaging is basic, a dark green rectangular box with lots of white writing and a pair of feet on the front. The product comes in a plastic tube with the same colour combination as the box. The applicator is very narrow and a little amount of product comes out when squeezed. The concentrate is a very similar in colour and texture to Vaseline. When applied it is shiny and oily, the same as Vaseline. It feels like a lot of product is needed to fully cover the sole of your foot but believe me; a little goes a long way. The trick to this product is patience; it’s what’s needed when you massage the concentrate into the most needed areas of your feet. I try to use a pumice stone on the roughest areas before I apply the concentrate and immediately put on a pair of warm socks. I put a pair of cotton socks in the microwave for 10-15 seconds so there gently warmed and don’t burn. It’s a great way to activate any foot treatment and keeps toes toasty :)

In conjunction with my Dagget and Ramsdall Heel moisturizing stick this concentrate has become a foot staple in my cupboard. From the first application, my feet were left smoother and softer and looked fresh and hydrated. Come spring time, my feet will be prepped and ready to be shown off in some fun sling-backs and wedges.