We take great care of the majority of our bodies, from hearts, muscles, and joints to hair and nails. However, many people overlook their feet. Feet serve as the basis for the entire body in terms of support, balance, posture and overall well-being. Your hardworking feet are worth more attention than you're paying right now. Here are some tips for daily foot care.
Clean And Soak Your Feet Daily
Happy feet begin with hygiene. Washing your feet regularly helps not only remove the dirt, bacteria and dead skin, but also eliminate foot odor. After a long day, it's highly recommended to soak your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes. It can be a great way to calm your entire body and relieve your fatigue.
How do I clean my feet?
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Rinse with warm water. Hot water removes the natural moisture from the feet, leaving them overly dry. Check the temperature with your wrist before washing the feet.
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Stay away from antibacterial soaps. They are too strong to keep skin hydrated.
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Wash the entire foot, paying specific attention to the spaces between the toes.
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Dry the feet using a towel, including the space between the toes.
Moisturize Your Feet After Cleaning
Cracked heel hurts feet. The skin on the feet, especially the heel, is prone to cracking. Cracked heel is not just about looks, it's about health. Daily moisturizing can effectively prevent pain, bleeding, and infection caused by cracked skin. Apply lotion to your feet, but don't apply it between the toes. The skin there should be kept dry to avoid infection.
How do I moisturize my feet?
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Invest in a good foot cream which is rich and heavy. Massage the cream onto your feet for 8–10 minutes every night before bed.
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Use the foot mask weekly. Foot masks induce dead skin peeling, resulting in only fresh, new skin.
Exfoliate at least Twice a Week
Happy feet don't like corns and calluses, which cause pain when you walk or wear shoes. Exfoliation prevents corns and calluses from forming through removing dead and dry skin from your feet, keeping your feet soft and smooth.
How do I exfoliate my feet at home?
DIY scrub recipes takeaway:
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Rice flour scrub: 3 tbsp honey + 3 tbsp rice flour + 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. After 15 minutes, wash it off.
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Oats scrub: a few drops of jojoba oil + 1 tbsp of oatmeal. After 20 minutes, rinse it off.
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Coconut oil and Epsom salt scrub: Epsom salt + coconut oil. Leave it on feet for 10–15 minutes and wash them off.
If you have diabetes, always consult your doctor first. Don't try to treat your corns or calluses on your own.
Cut Nails Carefully and Regularly
Happy feet need good-shaped toenails. Keep toenails short, clean and exposed to the air as often as you can.
How do I cut my toenails?
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Use a nail clipper to cut your toenails straight across.
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Smooth the corners with an emery board or a nail file to prevent the nail from growing into your skin.
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Trim them every 2 to 4 weeks.
Always Wear Comfortable Footwear
Picking well-fitted shoes is critical because you spend the majority of your waking hours on your feet. Shoes that are well-fitted and comfortable allow for greater mobility. Poorly fitting shoes, on the other hand, can make walking unpleasant and even harm your feet. Footwear comfort is influenced by the size, fit, fabrics and design.
How do I find best-fitted footwear?
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Have your feet measured and fit your shoes to the larger foot.
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A properly fitted shoes should not be too tight or too loose. Examine the space at the bottom of the shoe. Stand up and check that your longest toe (approximately the width of your finger) from the end of the shoe.
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Choose breathable fabrics which allow water vapour to escape. These shoes are useful for everyone, especially for those who live with athletic lifestyle.
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Transform your shoes with a pair of good insoles. Don't know how to find a good pair of insoles? Here is the ultimate insole shopping guide for you!
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