Tips To Take Care Of Feet During The Monsoon

Hygiene is important in the monsoon. Some of the important tips to take care of our feet are:

• The shoes and socks we wear cause many foot problems. So it is important to keep them dry and always keep them clean.
• It is better if you apply a good antifungal talcum powder before wearing shoes or socks.
• Wear the correct footwear during the rainy season, which will keep your feet protected while providing comfort.
• Always wash your feet immediately after returning home from the rain to avoid fungal infections.
• To reduce bad smells and prevent sweating on the feet, it is beneficial to soak your feet in hot water for about 10 minutes. Add lemon drops inside to soak them as it helps reduce the bad smells.
• Use a foot scrubber and then apply a good foot care moisturizer cream that works effectively on hard skin to keep the heels soft and smooth.
• To prevent fungal infections during the monsoon season, it is important to cut your toenails. It prevents dust and dirt from getting collected under your nails. .
• The best way is to avoid walking in the rain and especially avoid stepping in any puddles.
• Do not walk barefoot because it increases the chances of getting warts, and makes the feet a fertile ground for bacterial and fungal infections, which are hard to treat.
• Use of a good moisturizing cream will keep your feet hydrated, prevent allergies, and keep the heels soft and smooth. Apply the cream on dry feet twice a day, in the morning after showering and at nite before going to bed.
• To get relief from the aches and pains caused by the monsoon Massage your feet with olive oil and wear cotton socks over them for a few hours as you relax.
• Use tea tree oil around the toes to get rid of fungal and bacterial infections. Mix and use tea tree oil with aloe vera gel or juice for better results.
• Do foot pampering once a week. For this pampering, soak your feet in hot water with salt or mild shampoo for 15 minutes. The salt is very effective at killing bacteria and removing stinky smells. Take a pumice stone and gently scrub away dead skin cells. Wash and dry your feet and apply a good foot cream.
• Use papaya to soften the skin and improve cell turnover.
• To wipe out fungal infections, mix apple cider vinegar with water and lemon and apply to the affected areas. Leave it for a half-hour and then dry the area. It is an effective remedy for itching too.
• Massaging onion juice between toes also helps in relieving itching.
• Another home remedy for soft and supple feet is making a mix of three tablespoons of rose water with two tablespoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of pure glycerin. Apply this daily after washing and drying your feet.