Summer Foot Care Tips: Are Your Feet Ready For Summer?
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and the weather is warm. But as you prepare for summer ahead, you might be tempted to forget about your feet. It's not just that they've been buried in winter boots all winter; it's also that they become neglected when we're busy with our other activities over the winter months. Luckily, there are many simple ways you can take care of your feet during the warmer months. In this article, we'll look at five easy tips to prep your feet for the summer months!
1. Prevent your feet from becoming dehydrated
You should keep your feet moisturised at all times to prevent any dry skin on your feet.
You can use face oil on your feet. This product is amazing for your skin. It is a melting balm-type oil that melts quickly and absorbs quickly into your skin. It can be great as a natural sunscreen, too.
2. Take care of cracked heels and foot calluses.
When you have cracked heels and foot calluses, you need to treat them as soon as possible. Use a pumice stone to soften calluses and cracked heels and keep them moisturised. If you don’t have pumice stone, your foot’s calluses and cracked heels can be softened with a foot file.
Try to limit what you expose your feet to. Wear comfortable shoes and socks to limit bacteria and prevent chafing. Wear shoes for casual activities; for lifting, bending and carrying heavy bags, avoid wearing flip flops to reduce risk splashing water on your sore feet. If you don’t invest in quality shoes, consider purchasing some walking socks made with super stretchy socks made with thick socks.
When getting dressed in the morning, too, avoid wearing anything that will rub or cause a lump on your feet. Comfortable shoes will be easiest on your feet and may reduce friction.
3. Treat ingrown toenails and corns.
The easiest way to treat ingrown toenails and corns is to see a podiatrist. Nail surgery for ingrown toenails should be carried out by a fully qualified HCPC-registered podiatrist, under a local anaesthetic, to remove those painful, problematic toenails once and for all. The podiatrist will explain the full procedure to you and the aftercare to follow.
4. Learn how to trim your nails correctly for summer sandals and wedges
Trimming your nails is very important before the hot summer months come around. The first thing you need to do is make sure you’re trimming your nails correctly and that they’re not too long. It’s very important that you don’t trim them too short because it can lead to ingrown nails.
Trim your nails straight across with a toenail clipper. Try to avoid using scissors!
5. Keep your feet clean and moisturized during the summer months!
Keeping your feet clean and moisturized during the summer months is really important. Your feet are one of the biggest parts of your body, so keeping them healthy and moisturized is crucial to your overall health.
You can use a standard moisturiser on your feet but don’t get it between your toes. You don’t want moisture build-up here.
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