As such we talk and know about how to take a proper care of our skin, face, eyes, lips hair and what not... but, beauty lies on those crack free beautiful, smooth toes as well... let us take some time out and pamper our feet as well… the address for a beautiful feet of yours is 8 steps ahead... find out how...
1. Inspect Your Feet
2. Does The Shoe Fit?
Be certain that your shoes fit with room to wiggle your toes. Look inside your shoes before putting them on, in case there are any foreign objects hiding in there, such as gravel, that could cause sores or irritation. Wear clean well-fitting socks.
3. Toe The Line
Wash feet everyday and make sure that you dry them thoroughly. Inspect between your toes.
4. Nail Care
Always cut nails straight across and then smooth the edges with an emery board. For ease in cutting toenails, trim them after your bath or shower.
5. Do Not Self-Treat
See a podiatrist for corns, calluses or ingrown toenails. Do not attempt to self-treat these conditions.
6. Prevent Cracking
If your skin is dry, apply cream or petroleum jelly to feet and heels, but avoid the area between your toes. If cream sits in the crevices it can waterlog the skin and make it more susceptible to infection.
7. Keep Circulation Flowing
Try not to cross your legs when you sit down. This can limit circulation.
8. Keeping It Moderate
Protect your feet from extremes in temperature. Keep bath water temperate in the 85-90 F degree range (30-32 C). If neuropathy is present, you may not be able to feel if the water is too hot, and burns could result. Never use heating pads or hot water bottles. Protect your feet from temperatures that are too cold, as well. Prolonged cold can decrease circulation even more.