Everyone has probably had them at some point: dry and flaky feet. Especially in the cold season, people like to hide their feet in warm woollen socks, closed shoes or boots. But in spring at the latest, when the first warm temperatures allow open shoes, the displeasure is great. Because our feet like to punish us with the sight of them.
How and what do experts recommend? These are questions that we take a closer look at here. Because sensitive, dry and cracked skin and feet need more than simple moisturizing care. And on a regular basis!
Regular care is guaranteed to make things easier. Appropriate protection against harmful germs and support for the natural skin barrier are essential. Doesn’t actually sound that difficult. But looking at our feet often shows us something else.
For this reason, here are our 10 care tips for beautiful feet:
Dry feet? Daily care is a must!
We tend to forget to care for our feet after a shower or bath. After all, everything still feels so smooth and pleasant afterwards. But as the day progresses, the skin’s true moisture content becomes apparent.
If the skin is dry and does not retain enough moisture, unsightly rough patches and even fine cracks become visible. For those who like it simple and uncomplicated, mousse or gel is recommended. These are easy to use and are quickly absorbed.
This means no long waiting times and the skin is supplied with sufficient moisture. Stressed skin is regenerated and protected. So there are no more excuses to skip skincare again.
Dead skin flakes should be removed regularly.
Dead skin flakes or rough patches do not belong on the feet. However, these can be easily removed with various tools. Whether natural or purchased, such as with a pumice stone or a scrub.
But be careful not to injure sensitive skin when using it. The handling requires a little practice! Foot care can of course also be carried out professionally and is the safer choice.
Remove calluses from the feet.
If the skin is not only dry and flaky, but is also exposed to constant pressure or friction. This encourages the formation of calluses, which not only look unsightly but can also be painful.
Therefore, this should also be remedied with appropriate aids. After removing the callus, the skin should be well cared for and protected.
Special care must be taken if you have diabetes. Prevention is of course much easier: calluses develop wherever the feet are exposed to particular stress. Reducing this stress can provide initial relief. Regular professional foot care and good care with urea or aloe vera also help to prevent callus formation.
Blisters on the feet need special attention
Unpleasant blisters can form if the skin is subjected to heavy strain on one side. Tight or new shoes are usually to blame. Constant friction causes areas of skin to become detached and tissue fluid often flows into small cavities.
Correct handling is crucial here to avoid inflammation. This means: disinfect and then cover with a firmly adhering blister plaster. If problems occur, you should always consult an expert.
The natural skin barrier should be strengthened
Once the skin barrier is disrupted, germs and bacteria have easy access. To prevent this, it is important to strengthen the natural protection in good time and, above all, regularly. Ingredients such as the microalgae active ingredient spiralin can help here.
Ingrown toenails. What helps then?
Our toenails are mostly affected, but that doesn’t make it any less unpleasant or annoying. If a nail grows into the adjacent skin, the tissue can be injured and become inflamed.
In this case, a professional chiropodist should be consulted to remedy the problem. In mild cases, a foot bath, disinfection and an appropriate ointment will help. The nail should always be cut straight and never rounded off too deeply.
Relaxing for the feet is ideal
Just let your feet relax. Put your high heels in the corner and walk barefoot. Whether on the carpet, doing yoga or simply walking across the grass or along the sandy beach when the weather is nice. This is not only good for you, but also stimulates blood circulation.
Our feet also need a wellness treatment from time to time, so a little massage can work wonders. Massaging with circular movements and light pressure from the heel to the ball of the foot not only relaxes the feet, but also strengthens the muscles.
A regular foot bath can’t do any harm either
Foot baths also offer relaxation, regeneration and regular foot care. Warm water at around 38 degrees and a 15-20 minute application is ideal. This does not stress the skin, but creates pleasantly warm and soft skin on the feet.
and create a good “foot climate”
It is also important that the skin on the feet can “breathe”. However, this is difficult to achieve in warm and often damp shoes, especially in winter. Especially in shoes that are impermeable to air, humidity or sweaty feet form, and additional moisture is extracted from the skin. Added to this is the often unpleasant odor that can arise here.
It is also important that the skin on the feet can “breathe”. However, this is difficult to achieve in warm and often damp shoes, especially in winter. Humidity and sweaty feet often form in shoes that are impermeable to air.
This removes additional moisture from the skin. Added to this is the often unpleasant odor that can arise here. Very simple tips can help here and it starts with a simple routine, i.e. always drying your feet well, especially the spaces between your toes.
Natural fibers instead of synthetic fibers ensure a good foot climate. And in summer, closed shoes should not be worn barefoot, but always with light cotton socks.
Just leave the high heels in the shoe cupboard
Provide your feet with regular variety and thus relief. This simply means wearing “healthy” shoes, i.e. not too high, not too tight and not made of synthetic fibers. Breathable materials and relaxation for the feet help them to recover from the strain.
Did you like the article: 10 care tips for beautiful feet? Find out more about (cosmetic or medical) foot care in our expert tips from ocean pharma.
Image source: vapadi / stock.adobe.com
