Top 5 Tips for Your Feet! Let Your Feet Do The Talking This Summer!
I can’t believe it’s June already! It will be time to splash around, and walk in the sand, feeling the warm, summer air stroking your face! I can’t wait to go on holidays!
But sun, sand and water can be harsh on your feet. Dry skin and cracked heels are a very common foot condition podiatrists see daily, especially during the summer months. This can be a result of wearing shoes that have an open back, which typically provides inadequate support for the heel of the foot. The skin can become dry, and form deep and painful cracks.
If you want to have smooth feet, simply follow my top 5 tips, and let your feet do the talking this summer!
- Enjoy a nice soak! Giving your feet 10-20 minutes soak in warm water is both relaxing and beneficial. It softens the hard skin so it easier for you to remove it at the next step.
- Remove any hard skin. You can use a foot file or a pumice stone to remove any hard or dry skin. Visit your podiatrist regularly to get the hard skin professionally removed and get specific advice about your individual needs.
- Moisturise daily. I recommend a urea-based cream for better results, especially if you have dry or hard skin. Urea is a substance that is found naturally in the skin, which, by its nature, is very attracted to water. That is why it is a fantastic emollient that softens and smooths the skin. In the clinic, we have a wide range of urea-based creams for your feet.
- Toenail care. A few healthy habits go a long way! Trim your nails straight across and file down the corners carefully. Avoid wearing nail polish for long periods of time. And finally avoid tight fitting shoes as they can cause irreversible damage to your toenails.
- Sun care. Don’t forget to use sunscreen on your feet too! Make sure you reapply after swimming or sweating heavily. Sun exposure can contribute to skin cancers and premature ageing on your feet, therefore use sunscreen with 30 SPF (sun protection factor) at least.
Medipod Clinics Experienced Staff
At Medipod Clinics we take great care of your feet. Our experienced staff will treat your feet with the respect and attention they deserve. Give us a call today on 01455 246100 to chat through your needs.
We offer a very wide range of treatments such as verruca treatments, ingrown toenails management, fungal infections treatment, heel pain management, diabetic footcare and sports injuries management. I can assure you that we will do our best to exceed your expectations.
For more information and to get in touch, please contact us on 01455 246100. You are also welcomed to visit us at 45 Rugby Rd, Hinckley, LE10 0QA – we will be delighted to see you!
Thank you for reading – Top 5 Tips for Your Feet! Let Your Feet Do The Talking This Summer!
Faye Vogiatzoglou