By: Don Zilleri
Our foot is a critical part of the body which helps us manage how to stand, walk and balance and yet it is the most ignored feature to care for. In this article, I like to keep the pain and problems away and talk about paying attention to trimming and making over the shape of our feet. So lets talk about the way to sexy it up and pay more attention to foot care;
Foot bath:
Soaking your feet in a warm water with scented oil and Epsom salt is a pleasing experience. To get a smooth skin and healthy feet, get in to the habit of foot bath more frequently. Here is step by step instruction for soaking your feet.
place a large enough tub, preferably plastic, and fill it with filtered warm water. Add Epsom salt, rose petals and your favorite oil. as a suggestion, olive oil and pepper mint oils are my favorite. Soak one feet at a time for at least for 10 minutes. Do this at a place where you can sip on a glass of wine with dimmer lights and candles, while playing a mellow music to get the spa-like feeling of relaxing.
After the 10 minute soaking, wrap your wet foot in towel and place the other in for soaking. While the other is soaking, use pumice stone or file to remove dead skin and calluses from the bottom of your foot carefully and massage every toe and muscle. Do the same with other feet and soak them both back in the tub for another five minute.
Dry your feet and between the toes by damping. most people rub the towel on their skin. Our skin is delicate and very sensitive. It is important to dry up between the toes to avoid achy feeling and fungus.
What is epsom salt and its benefits
according to SaltWorks.us
“Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Long known as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, Epsom salt has numerous health benefits as well as many beauty, household and gardening-related uses.
keep it moisturized
I can’t say it enough. MOISTURIZER! The brands that I prefer to use have glycerin which makes the skin softer and smoother.
Throughout the day, any extra time you find, quickly apply moisturizer on your feet and rub and massage every muscle.
CC:image source is credit to: beezeebeauty
Pedicure
Trimming your nails are very important. clumsy trimming, harm the nails and cause hangnails and ingrown toenails. If you do your own pedicure, follow the safety practice and purchase proper nail clipper and nail care products. If you are searching for a nail pedicure salon to get the combination of pedicure, foot bath and massage, post your need as a project in Bids By Pros and get a recommendation from our active community members.
Summer heat and feet
We all love summer and free feeling of walking around with our flips and or on the sandy beaches. But keep your feet healthy and protect them while enjoying the beauty of summer.
- Apply sunscreen
apply protective sunscreen while under the direct sun and reply after swimming
- Drink plenty of water
Keep yourself hydrated. Drinking water is very important to the skin health and it also eliminate any risk of foot swelling in the heat.
- Limit the barefoot
Walking barefoot may expose your feet to sun burn,athlete’s foot and other infections and injuries. Keep them safe.
- Exercise your feet
Keep the blood flowing by exercising your ankle and toes.
Winter cold and feet
- Keep them warm
Keep the feet warm by layer of protective socks and proper boots to avoid frostbites
- Apply moisturizer
Apply lots of moisturizing cream before and after wearing socks
- Warm foot bath
Apply warm soothing foot bath after coming home from a cold winter weather.
I have a lot to say about keeping the feet healthy and up to shape specially with choosing the type of shoes and their material. Pay attention to the chemical used in making the faux leather shoes and the fabric of your socks. Buy naturally made cotton sucks and select a comfortable size shoe with high quality soft leather.
Caring for your feet is caring for your health. Keep the feet sexy and healthy by caring more frequently and paying more attention. If you are looking to find a reflexology or podiatrist, post your question or need as a project form in www.bidsbypros.com and get the best recommendation from the friend and community by sharing it.