Prepare your feet for summer shoes

Take care of your feet

Did you know that the skin on the feet is about 10 times thicker than the skin on the rest of our body? This is due both to the pressure exerted on them by the weight of the body and to the constant rubbing against the footwear. For this reason, the skin on the feet requires much more intensive care.

Regardless of whether you are a woman or a man, well-groomed feet are essential. Especially in summer, when we so often expose them to daylight. Hot days are associated with the need to give up thick socks and covered shoes.

Regardless of whether you are going on vacation to an upscale hotel or you have plans for standard shopping in a local store, you will probably be accompanied by summer shoes. Check what you can do to wear them freely.

Regular care is the key to success

Remember that your feet get drier and drier as they age, which requires even more care. In order to avoid panic-looking for a last-minute appointment with a podiatrist before a holiday trip, it is worth introducing regular foot care into your daily routine. Find out how to do it in three easy steps. 

Step 1. Soak your feet and exfoliate

At least once a week, make a warm bath with a few drops of tea tree oil as an effective remedy for cracked heels. In this way, you will additionally prevent excessive sweating of the feet and the development of mycosis.

Soak your feet for several minutes and then exfoliate. For this purpose, you can use home coffee scrub. All you have to do is mix sugar with olive oil or any other oil and massage it into the skin of your feet, then rinse thoroughly. 

Thanks to this, you will prepare your feet for further care and make it easier for them to absorb the nutrients contained in the moisturizing cream. 

Step 2. Get rid of dead skin cells

After soaking your feet and performing peeling, it is the perfect time to exfoliate the callous epidermis. For this, you will need a special fine grater. Make gentle circular movements to get rid of dead skin cells.

Attention! Avoid using pumice stones! It is a habitat of bacteria which may additionally pose a risk of skin irritation. 

Step 3. Take care of intensive hydration

After the bath, dry your feet thoroughly and apply a special cream with active nutrients on them. Choose creams with urea, almond extract, shea butter, green tea or essential oils to moisturize your feet.

You can wear cotton socks overnight to enhance the moisturizing effect. By using this method regularly, you will be sure that your feet will repay you with a great look.

Take care of your nails

When your feet are smooth and you've got rid of unsightly calluses, pay attention to your nails. Trim them carefully, avoiding rounding the edges of the nail. This is a common mistake that contributes to the pain caused by ingrown toenails.

If your toenails are very hard, soak your feet thoroughly before trimming them. It is always worth remembering to prevent deformation and breaking of nails. 

Make nail clipping very carefully. Be careful not to cut yourself or excessively shorten your nails. This way you will prevent pain while walking. 

Many podiatrists recommend that you replace the scissors or clippers with a nail file. Choose a glass model that you can easily keep clean. There is no need to wet your feet before filing your nails. 

It is also worth getting rid of the cuticles. However, do not cut them out, so as not to damage the nail bed, but apply a special agent that will help you soften them. After the time indicated in the instructions has elapsed, remove them from the nail plate with a metal cuticle chisel.  

After shortening the nails, you can apply conditioner or nail polish in your favorite color. Summer is the time when we play with fashion more eagerly and reach for non-obvious shades of nail polishes.

Visit a podiatrist

Under no circumstances should you get rid of corns and corns yourself. If you have such ailments on your feet, make an appointment with an experienced podiatrist as soon as possible, who will help you deal with this problem in a professional and safe way.

Choose high-quality footwear

If you want to be sure that your feet won't suffer from blisters and calluses, it's worth investing in good quality footwear. Choose shoes made of natural, flexible materials that will adapt to the shape of your foot without causing discomfort when walking.

Buying the right size shoes is just as important. We know how tempting designer shoes are half-discounted, even if they are a bit tight. Remember that no price is worth the pain of blisters, so leave them to other bargain hunters.

We believe our advice will help you get beautiful feet and wear summer shoes with pride.