Our feet are exposed to daily efforts, but how much attention and care do we give them, especially during hot summer days?
"During the summer, our feet are only partially protected by sandals or flip-flops, and thus they are the most exposed to external influences. In the summer, we move a lot more, and the sun's heat can dry out the skin on the feet to a great extent. Just as we take care of our face and body, on which we apply oils and moist creams to protect them from the harmful rays of the sun, our feet also require adequate protection," Snežana Brnović, owner of the "Sneža" beauty center, told "Vijesti".
He points out that the care of the feet usually requires a little more time than the care of other parts of the body, but he notes that this does not mean that we should neglect them.
"Taking care of our feet is very important if we want to stay active throughout our lives. Even small foot injuries can make walking very painful," says Brnović.
He states that foot care can be made easier if it is done regularly, and to avoid the formation of blisters.
A heel stone or file should be used to remove dead and dry skin, and razors should be avoided.
"The skin on the feet does not have oil, so they should be lubricated regularly. Before going to bed, I can apply some fatty cream or salve and put on soft cotton socks," says Brnović. For those people whose workplace involves standing for a long time, he recommends that they change their shoes every 6 months.
Brnović says that the condition of the feet can be improved in three simple steps, in just 15 minutes a day.
"The first step is a foot bath. Every evening, make a warm bath for your feet, in which you can add sea salt and a few drops of essential oils. Do this, before going to bed, until the condition of your feet improves. After that, 1-2 times a week is enough," says Brnović.
The second step is peeling, purchased or made from a mixture of olive oil, sugar and sea salt. Hard areas are rubbed well with the mixture.
After peeling, it is necessary to apply a good foot cream.
Moisture on the feet is not desirable, because it favors the development of fungi, warns Brnović, so they should be dried well with a towel.
While applying the cream, a gentle massage is also desirable, which has a beneficial effect on the entire body.
Danger of fungi
"The heels are a part of the body that takes a lot of load. That's why we need to pay special attention to them, but also to what kind of care the heel takes. As for the issue of heels, women most often make a mistake when they buy a smaller number of shoes and that's why the heels crack," says Brnović. He notes that we create a problem for ourselves, where we get blisters and corns from tight shoes.
"From wearing closed shoes all day, fungi appear, which, if not treated adequately, create a very unpleasant problem, not only for the person who got them, but also for the environment," says Brnović.
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