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For a limited time we have 500ml Eyewash at half price for just £1.49, and 150ml Eyewash at £1.95, a saving of 15%.

Over straining of the thick band of tissue that runs along the underside of the foot (the plantar fascia) can cause inflammation and sharp pains in the heel and arch; a condition known as plantar fasciitis.

Podiatrist Dave Wain says; “Heel and arch pain is incredibly common, especially for those who spend long periods on their feet. Regularly massaging the area with the PediRoller will help to strengthen the foot muscles and prevent straining, reducing the pain.”

Used twice a day, the PediRoller’s ridged design provides on-the-spot comfort to the area, helping to relax the bottom of the foot – perfect after a long day.

Dave notes, “For years, podiatrists have recommended freezing a water bottle to relieve the pain caused by plantar faciitis. Carnation has created the first massage product, designed specifically to treat this common problem.”

For an extra inflammatory effect, the PediRoller can also be frozen before use, which will help to reduce any swelling in the plantar fascia and ease the tension in the underside of the feet.

To banish foot pain and relax your feet after a long day, simply roll the PediRoller back and forth under the foot for 5 minutes each evening.

Carnation Footcare Pediroller range is available from our website www.firstaidfast.co.uk

Regular trips to the beauty salon can be expensive, so for an affordable way to prep your feet for sandal season, why not try some of the fantastic foot-friendly products on offer from Carnation Footcare.

Dave Wain, Carnation Footcare Podiatrist, says, “The change from closed shoes to sandals in the summer can leave women with a host of footcare woes to contend with, from corns to cracked heels. Luckily, with the help of Carnation Footcare’s range, walking tall this summer is easy.”

To get rid of hard skin that may have built up whilst the sun was in hiding, Carnation Exfoliating Foot Scrub, containing apricot seed and walnut shell, will not only revive your feet but put much-needed moisture back into tired toes.

If trotting around town in this season’s latest shoes and the high summer heat leads to painful blisters then Carnation HydroBlister is on hand to help. By creating a discreet gel barrier, HydroBlister allows the area to heal quickly and effectively, leaving your feet pain-free.

To prevent any further sore spots, pop a Carnation Anti-Blister Stick into your handbag. The Anti-Blister Stick provides an invisible protective layer for any friction points, allowing you to show off summer’s stylish shoes, minus painful pinches.

There’s nothing like walking around in the hot summer heat to leave feet sore and swollen so try new Carnation Refreshing Foot Spray with cooling citrus to revitalise weary toes.

Visit www.carnationfootcare.co.uk or call 0121 544 7117 for details on the full product range.

Note: Diabetics and those worried about their feet should always take advice from their pharmacist, GP or chiropodist.

Powerstep from Carnation Footcare is a unique podiatric support system designed to correct and stabilise foot alignment. By aiding foot posture and mechanics Powerstep helps to relieve heel and arch pain and protect against injury.

Podiatrist, Dave Wain says, “Hard surfaces and lots of walking can cause more problems for people who excessively pronate (excessive rolling inwards of the feet). Research indicates that up to 90% of the population excessively pronate, which causes arches to flatten, collapse and soft tissue to stretch abnormally, causing the joint surfaces to function at unnatural angles to each other.

“At first this causes fatigue and strain on the arch, heel, ankle, knee and back, often resulting in great pain, but Powerstep can provide great relief.”

Excessive pronation will be diagnosed by a visit to a podiatrist but Dave Wain has some tell tale signs that you can check for yourself:

1) Look at wear patterns on the bottom of your shoes, extreme wear on the balls of the feet especially towards the big toe area is often a sign.

2) Place your shoes on a level surface and look at the heels at eye level, look for heels that tilt the shoes inwards.

3) Stand barefoot with a mirror behind you, the Achilles tendons at the back of your heels should run straight in normal feet. Also look at the bony prominence each side of your ankle. They should look fairly equal, but if one side is more pronounced than the other this can be an indicator.

Dave Wain says, “By preventing excessive pronation with Powerstep, the likelihood of other related conditions such as bunions, corns and even ingrown toe nails occurring can be reduced.”

Powerstep helps feet withstand the most gruelling of walks with a 4-part design, including:

- A heel cradle and platform for stability
- A prescription standard arch support
- A unique double layer cushion casing
- An anti-bacterial top layer to help prevent odours

Powerstep is available from pharmacies in S, M and L, priced £22.99.

For further information about Powerstep contact Carnation Footcare on 0800 018 7117 or visit www.powerstep.co.uk. For more information on the complete Carnation Footcare range, please go to www.carnationfootcare.co.uk

Practical precautions to take if you’re worried about contracting any type of flu include; regular handwashing, using and disposing of tissues appropriately and using a face mask of the recommended level to protect yourself from airborne virus particles.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends masks with a P3 filtration system – the specialist filter protecting you from the flu virus particles.

Protex Respiratory Protection 3 Flight & Flu Face Mask is the recommended protection level as advised by WHO and The Health & Safety Executive. The Protex S3 facemask also protects against particulate dusts, fumes and pollens.

Additionally, the NHS under their Pandemic Influenza Guidance for infection control in hospitals and primary care settings, advice the use of P3 respirators such as the Protex Flight and Flu Mask.

Small and compact, the Protex Flight & Flu Face Mask is lightweight and durable. The elasticated straps hold it in place while its cotton inner coverstock fits the face comfortably.

Protex Flight & Flu Facemask costs £8.99 and is available from www.firstaidfast.co.uk. Delivery and VAT included.

Limited edition Invisibliss by Carnation Footcare is a nearly invisible plaster, designed to provide immediate relief from the pain of blisters. Brand new to the Carnation collection, these unique plasters act to cushion the area, relieving pressure while providing optimum healing conditions to get feet back to their revealing best.

The near invisible design means that you can keep your feet protected without spoiling this season’s look.  Designed to allow your own skin tone to shine through, both plaster and blister are cunningly disguised, placing your shoes, not your feet in the spotlight.

Available with fabulously glossy, collectable, ‘Sex and the City’ inspired limited edition cover, fashionistas can now party pain-free.

Whether it’s a night out on the town or a mad shopping spree, Invisibliss ‘invisible’ plasters will be every shoe lover’s saviour. Available for just £1.99 on limited edition release from www.firstaidfast.co.uk, Invisibliss looks set to be the handbag essential of 2009!

Containing apricot seed and walnut shell, Carnation Footcare Exfoliating Foot Scrub will slough away hard, rough skin gently, while mineral oils soothe and moisturise, leaving your feet smooth, soft and looking gorgeous.

Ensuring your feet look their best for any eventuality is especially important in the summer heat when wearing skin-baring, strappy shoes. With Carnation Footcare’s 75ml Exfoliating Foot Scrub you can indulge in your foot care routine with an affordable beauty product that smells divine and adds a real luxury element to a relaxing foot soak whilst adhering to hand luggage restrictions.

Carnation Footcare podiatrist, Dave Wain says; “Carnation’s nourishing, new Exfoliating Foot Scrub is the perfect pampering product to keep feet looking and feeling soft and healthy.”

“Gentle enough to use regularly, Exfoliating Foot Scrub is best used weekly as part of your regular foot care regime. Apply to clean, dry feet in circular movements, before rinsing thoroughly.”

Carnation Footcare’s complete range of products can offer a solution to all common foot health woes and now it’s easy to bring the spa to you and enjoy a relaxing, home treatment with its Exfoliating Foot Scrub, as often as you like.

Carnation Footcare Exfoliating Foot Scrub retails at £3.29 including VAT and are available from our website www.firstaidfast.co.uk

Typical thick, winter socks are the perfect environment for odour-causing bacteria to thrive (and great for stretching shoes too) as moisture can easily collect between the fibres. However, Silversocks are made with pure silver threads, which are anti-microbial to kill over 400 types of nasty bugs, keeping feet sweat and odour-free.

The unique fibres in Silversocks act as a natural heat thermostat, regulating foot temperature and helping to keep toes toasty when the temperature drops. The silver will not wash out nor lose its thermal and antibacterial properties over time, so will keep feet warm from winter to winter, and keep feet cool in the summers between.

Those with poor circulation can really suffer during the colder months and Silversocks’ temperature-regulating properties ensure that when blood supply to the toes is poor, skin is kept warm, preventing winter health worries like chilblains.

Snug winter boots are a definite must when combating the big chill but enclosed footwear can create all sorts of problems, not least of all, blisters. Silversocks reduce the heat caused by friction that can occur with tight shoes, helping to keep painful blisters at bay.

The socks were developed with Great Ormond Street Hospital for children who suffer from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), and they are given freely there to children who need to control the temperature of their feet and prevent blistering.

Carnation Silversocks retail at £5.99 including VAT and are available from our website www.firstaidfast.co.uk

It is important to treat blisters quickly, protecting the stretched skin from further damage, which could cause it to tear or become infected. Hydro Blister, from Carnation Footcare works by cushioning the area, protecting it from infection and absorbing fluid to help it heal as quickly as possible. It is made from an advanced hydrocolloid, a material that absorbs fluid (up to 3 times its own weight) to form a gel barrier that protects the skin from bacteria, while creating an ideal healing environment.  

The cushioning effect of the dressing relieves pressure around the blister to prevent pain and further damage to the area.
The dressing can be applied to moist as well as dry skin, which is ideal if the blistered skin has been broken. The dressings are completely wash-proof so can be then left in place until it loosens, allowing the skin time to heal completely until it is exposed again. 


Carnation Hydro Blister and Blister Care are both available from our website www.firstaidfast.co.uk