How should I apply it for the best effect on the big-toe joint area?

Apply a small amount (roughly a pea to hazelnut size, depending on the area) to clean, dry skin. Focus on the prominence at the base of the big toe and the surrounding skin that feels tight or rough. Use your thumb and fingers to massage in circular and sweeping motions for 1–2 minutes per foot — the cream's fatty base (shark fat) is formulated to provide glide during massage without absorbing instantly, giving you time to work the product into dense or hardened skin.

You can use it once or twice daily, typically in the evening after washing your feet or before bed. Wearing cotton socks afterward helps the emollients penetrate and keeps bedding clean. The warming sensation usually builds within a few minutes and fades gradually; this is normal and indicates the circulation-stimulating ingredients are active.

Do not bandage tightly or apply heat packs over the area after use — the warming ingredients already increase local blood flow. If the skin feels excessively hot or uncomfortable, rinse with cool water. Consistent use over several weeks, combined with proper footwear and toe spacers if needed, gives the most noticeable improvement in skin softness and comfort.