Most rough, dull, or dry feet are caused by a small number of avoidable mistakes. Fix these and you'll see a difference in two weeks.

1. Over-filing. Removing too much skin signals your body to grow it back thicker. Less, more often.
2. Cutting cuticles. Cuticles are a barrier. Push back gently, never cut.
3. Hot showers. Strip natural oils. Finish with a cool rinse and moisturise within 60 seconds.
4. Walking barefoot on hard floors. Triggers callus formation. House slippers fix it.
5. Tight or unsupportive shoes. Cause pressure points and dead skin. Replace before your feet do.
6. Synthetic socks. Trap sweat, encourage fungus. Cotton or merino only.
7. Skipping sunscreen. Tops of feet age fast in summer. SPF 30 daily.
8. Ignoring nail polish breaks. A small chip in a top coat lets water in and lifts the colour. Refresh weekly.
9. Filing nails in two directions. Causes splitting. One direction only, always.
10. No nightly moisturiser. The single biggest predictor of foot quality.

Fix these and watch your ratings climb