Flawless legs: 6 of the rules of foot care

It is especially important to monitor the feet of the weak half of humanity, as “the woman begins with the feet.”

Because of the eternal rush of uncomfortable shoes and need a long time to stand in public transport and our feet often have a hard time. That is why they should properly care for.

Experts gathered for you simple rules and tips to help you look flawless from head to toe.

Keep feet dry
The basic principle of hygiene is to maintain the feet dry, since humidity is one of the main reasons for the emergence of the fungus. Below your feet was always dry, follow a few simple rules:

Prefer footwear from natural materials that allows the skin to breathe.

Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes several days in a row.

Wipe your feet dry after taking a shower.

Correctly care for nails
The irregular shape of the nails can cause them ingrowth.

To avoid this, follow a few simple tips:

Nails should be cut straight, without curves.

Do not cut nails too short: it can also lead to ingrown hairs or infection.

Do not remove the cuticle, just push it to the base of the nail with a special stick.

Monitor the health of nails
If you avoid the ingrowth of the nail failed, you can try to resolve this problem in the following way.

Soak your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes. To disinfect water, add 1 tbsp. of salt per 1 liter of water.

Carefully inset your fingernail flossing and slightly raise it.

Treat the damaged area with antiseptic and put a plaster on it.

Repeat this process daily until until nail is back to normal.

If redness and inflammation around the ingrown toenail strong, to self-medicate is not worth it. In such complex cases it is better to consult a doctor.

Take regular foot baths
To your legs were always beautiful, and heel — soft, to do foot bath — 1 times a week for 15-20 minutes.

You can use a variety of ingredients starting with the usual salt and ending with essential oils and herbal infusions.

After the bath, use a scrub or pumice stone to remove rough skin.

Use moisturizer
A good cream for feet — such as a mandatory component of care, as a hand cream and for the face. Choose tools, which include softening components, such as Dimethicone, lanolin and petrolatum, as well as moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin and lecithin. Do not lubricate cream the area between the toes — this can cause fungus.

Don’t forget on foot massage
Foot massage is the best remedy that helps get rid of fatigue, improve blood circulation and keep feet healthy.

Give him 5 minutes daily. To do this, you can buy a special massage or just to sail on the floor of a conventional tennis ball or other round object.

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