adminHELLO there folks how are you doing this week? Your feet are two of the most abused and often used parts of the body, what with all the walking and running that you we do every day and in this heat, yet when it comes to our health and beauty routines, feet and toenails often get neglected. No matter what the season is, it is always important to keep your feet and toenails in tip-top condition. It is important that you start caring for your feet and toenails by having good hygiene, pampering them to heal soreness and callouses and getting medical attention when necessary. So this week, I’m going to chat to you about the issue of feet and toe nails.
Make sure to wash your feet daily. Feet tend to get dirtier and sweatier than other parts of the body, so it is important to have good sanitary habits. If you take showers in the morning and not at night, at least make feet-washing a part of your nightly routine when you get home. Aside from being a mark of good hygiene, doing this also stops you from carrying dirt into your bed.
Moisturize your feet every day. Put lotion or foot cream on as a part of your routine. One way to achieve soft, moisturized feet is to rub on some lotion or petroleum jelly before bed, and slip on some socks. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll find that your feet are very soft and are free from dryness! Just remember to never let the area between toes become over-moisturized, as this will cause fungus.
Wear the right footwear for the occasion. Your feet will stay healthier if you wear proper footwear designed to keep your feet clean, dry and at a comfortable temperature. You dress the rest of your body to stay comfortable in different weather conditions, and you should do the same for your feet.
Get rid of odours. Dealing with odour is a problem many people face, since feet produce more sweat than the rest of the body and tend to harbour bacteria that creates a smell. If your foot odour has gotten out of hand, there are measures you can take to make them smell better right away.
Keep them dry. Athlete’s foot and other foot fungus tend to grow in moist conditions. A few tweaks in your hygiene routine can prevent you from having to deal with these unpleasant afflictions, which often cause itchy rashes. Do the following to keep your feet clean and dry:
Shower safely. If you shower in a locker room or another public place, take precautions so you don’t end up with someone else’s foot fungus. Showers are typically damp environments that can harbour fungus and bacteria. It’s not a good idea to step into a public shower without protection on your feet. Wear flip flops or shower shoes when you shower in locker rooms and other public places.Trim your toenails properly. Every few weeks, trim your toenails to keep them healthy and strong. Trimming them the wrong way results in ingrown toenails, which can be quite painful. Trim them straight across, rather than trimming the edges into a curve. You should also avoid trimming them too short, since this could result in ingrown toenails or an infection.
Give your feet a pedicure every two weeks. Painting them does not necessarily have to be part of every pedicure routine, but regular pedicures really make a difference in keeping your feet soft and free from dry and rough skin, and your toenails clean and neat. You don’t need to spend a lot of cash to have your pedicure professionally done in a salon, and with a few tools, you can do your own pedicure right in the comforts of your own home. If you’re on your feet a lot and they tend to be sore, massage them before you start your pedicure. While this step isn’t absolutely necessary, it’s a nice way to pamper yourself a little. If you are already taking time to give yourself a pedicure, why not?
Soak your feet for about 5-10 minutes in a large bowl with lukewarm water. As an added treat, you may also wish to infuse the water with a few drops of essential oils or Dead Sea salts, to keep the feet smelling good and to soften hard skin respectively. Well that’s it from me folks. Happy feet.
Anastasia is an ex-photographic model, a blogger (annruthenburg.blogspot.com) , a writer, and a fashionista and can be messaged on 0772 933 845 or emailed at [email protected].
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