Princeton, NJ - January 25, 2005 -- When celebrating Valentine's Day, flowers, chocolates and candlelight usually come to mind - not the appearance of your feet. However, it's difficult for most of us to feel romantic when we see yellow, discolored toenails or feel the scratch of rough, cracked heels.

According to Dr. Jack Morgan, a leading California podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, "Whether young or old, my patients care very much about the appearance of their feet. When a person's feet are unattractive to the opposite sex, it can dramatically affect their self-confidence." Psychiatrists agree that the person who doesn't feel lovable or good enough, or who is lacking in self-confidence doesn't project sex appeal.

According to Dr. Morgan, some individuals are so embarrassed by the appearance of discolored toenails they hide the problem by always keeping their feet concealed with shoes and socks, making the problem worse. He adds, "I've had patients who even slept with their socks on. Sometimes a spouse will be asked to sleep with socks on, to prevent the scratching that can come from unattractive, thick toenails."

Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation, is well aware of the impact unattractive feet can have on a person's self-esteem. Xenna distributes NonyX® Nail Gel (pronounced "Non-X") for yellow, discolored nails and CalleX® Ointment for calluses and rough, cracked heels.

Ms. Buck says the comments she's gotten from users of Xenna products emphasize how important foot appearance is to many individuals. Some of the comments have included: "Thank you so much for giving me back my ability to wear sandals and to feel good about my appearance." "I love this product - you have changed my life!" "I've gone all summer with open-toed sandals after 30 years of never doing that."

NonyX Nail Gel rids nails of their yellow or dark discoloration by exfoliating the source of the problem - keratin debris buildup under the nail. Dark, yellow or thick keratin debris can build up under nails over time, causing them to lose their clear, healthy-looking appearance. Patented NonyX Gel softens, breaks down and then clears out this unattractive keratin debris using natural ethanoic acid.

A recent clinical study confirmed NonyX Nail Gel significantly improves toenail color and clarity by exfoliating yellowing keratin debris from under the nail, and is safe for use by diabetics.

Newly patented CalleX Ointment has been shown in consumer studies to significantly reduce callus, dry, flaking skin and cracking on soles and heels within 15 to 30 days, and is safe for diabetic use. Acid-free CalleX contains natural plant enzymes that exfoliate callus and rough, flaky skin, while leaving normal skin completely unaffected.

Both NonyX Nail Gel and CalleX Ointment are recommended by podiatrists around the country, including Dr. Morgan, who says, "Among the many products for dry feet, only one contains natural plant enzymes, which have proven to be remarkably effective for softening and thinning calluses, exfoliating dry cracked heels and moisturizing dry, scaling skin."

According to Ms. Buck, "Valentine's Day is the perfect time to take stock of how the appearance of our feet may be affecting our self-confidence, and make a commitment to doing something about it."

NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the footcare section of Walgreens, Rite Aid, Longs, Drug Emporium and most Medicine Shoppe drugstores. It is also available from podiatric physicians, independent pharmacies, www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com.

CalleX Ointment is now available in the footcare section at Longs Drugs, from podiatric physicians and online at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com.

Xenna Corporation is a privately-held company which develops and distributes natural personal care products for skin, hair and nails. Xenna manufactures all natural NonyX® Nail Gel, a patented ethanoic acid gel for discolored nails that clears nails by breaking down and exfoliating keratin debris, the source of nail discoloration, CalleX® Callus Ointment, a natural plant protease exfoliant for calluses and dry, cracked heels and skin, Curlaway™ Curl Relaxer a low-pH gel for curl relaxation, and 183® Topical Scalp Solution .