On a whim this spring, I purchased Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm when I reordered my daily facial moisturizer. First off, no one really likes to talk about feet, especially how unattractive their own feet may look compared to others'. I'm going to spare you from looking at my feet, but sometimes I have wondered if an alligator has softer feet than I do. I have always had dry, cracked heels, as well as calloused areas on my feet. I've purchased many products over the years, and for some reason, I stopped using them or didn't see the results I expected. 

When the Oliveda B20 Softening Foot Balm arrived, I immediately liked the bottle because it featured a pump-style dispenser. I've been very inconsistent with hand, foot, and body cream over the years, but I have found that I am more likely to use lotion if it sits on my counter, and I just have to get a few pumps rather than picking up the bottle, opening the bottle then squirting lotion out. This means that the Oliveda bottle was more likely to be used by me, but I still wasn't expecting much, as I have stated, having tried numerous products with minimal benefit. 

Oliveda is a waterless beauty company where the water used in products is replaced with a natural olive oil elixer pressed from olive leaves, which provides a more potent formula without the need for harsh preservatives. You can learn more about their skincare ingredients on their website to get down into the nitty gritty of how it works and why it is used. 

I like the smell, and it doesn't feel greasy on my feet. When I first used the product, I thought it made a difference, but it wasn't until a few days later that my husband noticed and immediately said, 'Your feet seem softer than they used to be.' I was like, 'You are right, and here is why. I credit the new Oliveda foot balm I bought." 

The only con is the price, which is around $45. You may be hesitant to purchase because it is priced considerably higher than what you can find at the drugstore or even Sephora. Some luxury spa products are priced higher.  This balm is over 8 ounces and requires only a small amount at each use. I used it a couple of times a week, or whenever I remembered. 

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