I never go barefoot either Grams. My Mum had the same problem and she had really dry skin too, so I blame it on that. My sister doesn't seem to have the problem, and she has normal/oily skin. Mum used to shove Vaseline into the cracks when they got bad, and wear socks to bed. I've since discovered that Vaseline has petroleum in it, so I prefer to use something with more natural ingredients. I don't get to the beach much to walk on the sand, but I'll keep that in mind Gerty.

I also love my earrings Rosie, but I've lost so many when travelling. What a great idea to put them in the curtains! I'll be using that one in future.

I've always been very self conscious about my freckly face. I realised a long time ago that I generally only get compliments when I have my face on. Although, I've never done the heavy duty makeup thing, always subtle. But with so much illness of late, it kind of went by the wayside. Even going to hospital appointments with a bare face! Shock horror!

But I'm now back to 'beautifying'.  Albeit even more subtle. I love the new/old BB cream. It's a bit like the tinted moisturisers, but better. Not as heavy as foundation. And I use a mineral powder for shading etc.

And I've discovered coconut oil is wonderful for my dry skin, particularly in the winter. I slather it all over my body.