We are nearly into the summer months. That means your feet are (and have been) on constant hibernation in shoes and socks. It’s almost time for backyard barbecues, tubing trips, stoopside soirees and every other sandal you can imagine. If the thought of open sandals makes your toes curl (in a “hide me now” kind of way), it’s time to crank up the TLC on those sore, tired puppies and give them some much-deserved love. They are, after all, the hardest-working two feet you’ll ever run around town on.
To get the lowdown on best at-home foot care practices, we recommend seeing The Podiatrist for regular professional care. A regular at-home regimen should keep your feet clean, smooth and, above all, healthy.
Soak.
Do this in warm water for at least 10 minutes before you use any tools on your feet. It softens the skin and gives you an excuse to catch up on that stack of magazines you’ve been meaning to read. To kill off any bacteria and fungus lurking on your feet, Le recommends using an antiseptic product like Gehwol Herb Bath.
Exfoliate.
Slough off dead skin with a pumice stone, or Gehwol foot scrubbing stone.
Clip.
Trim and file your nails weekly to avoid dirt build-up. Be sure to routinely soak your clippers in rubbing alcohol before and after use to avoid spreading bacteria.
Moisturize. Slather on the foot cream which has a rich, creamy formula with emollients to lock in moisture for at least a couple of hours. If you’re doing this before bed, throw on a pair of socks to keep the moisturizer in its place. This is also an opportune time to dab a drop of tea tree oil on each nail to protect from fungus.
We have an extensive range of foot care products to keep your feet looking good for the summer
Get started on resolving your foot problem today.
Call The Podiatrist for any foot care needs.
http://www.thepodiatrist.co.nz
