How to keep your feet soft all the times

The skin on the foot is one of the most delicate parts of your body. It needs regular care and extra maintenance to be able to look good all the time. Hence, to make sure they stay perfect all the time, here’s how to you can keep them soft and protected:

1. Exfoliate once a week

Exfoliation for feet is a must if you are looking to get rid of dry skin cells that are accumulated on them. Additionally, it helps in holding the moisture as it slough off the flaky skin that obstruct moisturization. There are some great budget foot scrubs, enriched with sugar, salt, etc. available in the market. In case you have a dry skin, then opting for a sugar based exfoliating product will draw out impurities without leaving it dehydrated.

2. Avoid soaking feet

No matter how much soothing it may feel, but in reality, soaking your feet can dry your already dried feet furthermore. Instead, what you can do is apply sugar scrub directly onto the dry skin and wipe it off with moistened towel. This will make sure that your feet get rid of impurities without compromising on softness. After you’re done scrubbing, don’t forget to nourish your feet with a good branded foot lotion for effective results.

3. Use a Pumice Stone

Pumice Stone — a small block of lightweight, hardened lava foam, ward off dry and dead skin cells from your feet. Make a habit of using pumice stone two to three time a week if you seek improvement in the appearance of your feet’s skin and relief from discomforts caused by calluses. They are easily available in markets as well as online retail platforms and are easy on pocket. While using a pumice stone to scrub down, ensure to be patient and gentle, failing to which can cause further damages.

4. Take out extra time for moisturizing

In this industrious world, you are always on your toes, literally — and as a result, your feet are prone to damages. They tend to dry out more easily than the rest of your body parts. Also, the low penetration makes it difficult to retain moisture. Hence, you need to take out time for heavy moisturizing. Invest in a good moisturizer and apply it immediately after your shower. This will allow moisture retention. For better results, apply moisture on your feet and night and leave it overnight. There are many foot lotions available in the market that serves the purpose of keeping your foot soft and moisturized throughout.

5. Apply sunscreen

A lot of people neglect to apply sunscreen on their feet, assuming that it won’t be affected much. But, in fact it does. You feet’s skin is as sensitive and vulnerable as the rest of your body skin. Hence, neglecting its care is indeed a big mistake. To avoid it, start applying sunscreen with a good SPF. It will not only act as a screen guard from the sun, but also keep your feet hydrated. You can opt for any foot care products with SPF equal to or less than 30.

6. Eat Healthy

If you are troubled with having swollen and bloated feet, it is because of high salt content in your food. Although it sounds unbelievable, it is true. To keep your feet looking great at all times, you need to avoid: foods with high salt content, packaged food and oily food. Similarly, sugar can also lead to foot puffiness and thus should be curbed on to as well. Pack your diet with leafy green vegetables and loads of fruits that fuel your body with the essential vitamins and minerals required to give glow to your skin.

7. Let your toes breathe

Toes need to breathe well to grow healthy. They need to a break from time to time so that they can get rid of unwanted residue and continue to grow healthy. Give your nails a break from nail polish for some days in a month. This will prevent discoloration and keep your nails pretty for long. You can also look for some good branded foot care products that will protect your toes from harm.

With these simple tips and tricks, your feet will be ready for all the challenges.

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